Top 10 News of 2015 on AutomotiveFleet.com
Vehicle updates about new or discontinued models, pricing news, and Element Financial Corp.'s acquisition of GE Capital's fleet business ranked as the most read stories on AutomotiveFleet.com during 2015.

(Clockwise l. to r.) Ford's heavy payload F-150; Subaru's 2016-MY ordering; 2015 Volkswagen Golf as CR top vehicle; and Mercedes-Benz super high roof Sprinter

(Clockwise l. to r.) Ford's heavy payload F-150; Subaru's 2016-MY ordering; 2015 Volkswagen Golf as CR top vehicle; and Mercedes-Benz super high roof Sprinter
Vehicle updates about new or discontinued models, pricing news, and Element Financial Corp.'s acquisition of GE Capital's fleet business ranked as the most read stories on AutomotiveFleet.com during 2015.
AutomotiveFleet.com readers were interested in executive vehicle news about Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as well as pricing and ordering updates from Subaru and BMW.
One news item made the list about Element's GE Capital acquisition, a hot topic that will play out in 2016 as the two companies integrate their operations and systems.
As the year comes to a close, let's revisit the top 10 news stories of the year. Here they are:
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