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Operations•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Domino's Adds Chevrolet Spark Fleet

Domino's Pizza plans to purchase 100 Chevrolet Spark subcompact cars as the basis for its Domino's DXP (Delivery Expert) purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Toyota Shows 'Back to the Future'-Inspired Mirai

To promote the selling of its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Toyota showed a version of the vehicle inspired by the "Back to the Future" movies that used Oct. 21, 2015 as the date where its 1980s lead character travels into the future.

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Operations•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Transmissions, Infotainment Hurting Vehicle Reliability

New more-complex transmissions designed to help automakers improve the fuel economy ratings and infotainment systems oriented toward helping better integrate smart phones have caused reliability problems for automakers, according to Consumer Reports' 2015 Annual Auto Survey.

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Safety•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Toyota Recalls Multiple Models for Fire Risk

The recall covers approximately 2 million vehicles that may have a faulty driver's-side power window master switch at risk for overheating.

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Operations•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Google Brings Delivery Service to Detroit Area

Google will now offer its same-day or overnight delivery service, Google Express, for non-perishable goods in the Detroit and Ann Arbor area, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•October 21, 2015

DHL Express Receives Award for Green Initiatives

DHL Express has received a SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which recognizes the global delivery fleet as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•October 21, 2015

Advanced Disposal Expanding CNG Fleet, Fueling

Nationwide waste hauler Advanced Disposal is on track to increase its compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse collection fleet to 15% of its total fleet by the end of the year, and will add a new CNG fueling station under an agreement with TruStar Energy.

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Operations•by Staff•October 20, 2015

Voting Opens for Fleet Car, Truck of the Year

Voting is open for the 12th annual Fleet Car and Truck of the Year award, sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines.

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Safety•by Staff•October 20, 2015

BMW Recalls MINI Cooper, i3 Models for Air Bags

The recall, set to begin Nov. 20, involves more than 6,000 vehicles in the 2014-2016 model years.

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Operations•by Staff•October 20, 2015

Toyota Builds First Lexus ES in Ky.

The first Lexus ES 350 luxury sedan has rolled off the assembly line at the Georgetown, Ky., plant that now produces the Camry mid-size sedan, Toyota has announced.

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