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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2008

Fleet Operating Costs Increase Again in 2008

For calendar-year 2008, the year-to-date cost of fuel has increased 30 percent, the price for replacement tires rose 5-10 percent, and the cost for non-warranty maintenance services was up 5 percent.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Firing Line: What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

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Articlesby Lisajoyce VergaraOctober 1, 2008

Chrysler 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Chrysler’s 2009-MY Fleet Preview included a ride-and-drive on the back roads of Colorado. The event drew nearly 500 attendees.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2008

Mixed 2008 OTD Performance: Some Models Up, Some Down

This was an interesting order-to-delivery year. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while others posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2008

New OEM Technologies Advance Driver Safety

The latest active and passive safety features from manufacturers go beyond seatbelts, airbags, and electronic stability control to such technologies as pre-collision warning systems and dynamic radar cruise control sensors.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerSeptember 1, 2008

Audi Introduces 2009 A4 to Fleet

A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Ford 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Ford held its 2009 Model-Year Fleet Preview at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, June 16-18. The preview was attended by more than 800 fleet customers and suppliers, including participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Ford’s export and growth markets.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

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