The venerable S-Class received a heavy refresh for 2018 that included new engines (including a new V-6 choice), array of driver assisting features, and upgraded interior. Mercedes-Benz will offer five S-Class models, including the entry S450. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Nissan's Rogue compact SUV returns for 2018 with a new semi-autonomous driving feature called ProPilot Assist that enhances the company's top-selling vehicle. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Ford unveiled its third-generation 2019 Transit Connect Wagon at the Chicago Auto Show. The compact passenger van adds new powertrains, an eight-speed transmission, and more standard safety equipment. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Ford.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its third-generation Sprinter in Duisburg, Germany, as a versatile full-size van with a factory telematics package that will arrive in the U.S. later this year.

Data from C.J. Driscoll & Associates' study "2017-18 Survey of Fleet Operator Interest in MRM Systems and Services."

Utility vehicles of all sizes dominated the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, including debuts of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2019 Subaru Ascent, and 2019 Kia Sorento. Read full coverage here. Photos by Chris Brown, Paul Clinton, Eric Gandarilla, Paul Lim, Andy Lundin, Kim Pham, and Roselynne Reyes.

The 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show showed mostly existing models of trucks and vans with the notable execption of the GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain, a tracked concept truck that was tested at Vail Mountain. Read full coverage here. Photos by Chris Brown, Paul Clinton, Eric Gandarilla, Paul Lim, Andy Lundin, and Roselynne Reyes.

The 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show featured several car debuts, including the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2019 Corvette ZR-1. Read full coverage here. Photos by Chris Brown, Paul Clinton, Eric Gandarilla, Paul Lim, Andy Lundin, and Roselynne Reyes.

The inaugural Fleet Forward Conference took place from Nov. 7 to 8 at Miami Hilton Downtown. The event connected fleet stakeholders with technology providers and offered education regarding the rapid changes in transportation and mobility. Photos by Jasen Delgado.

The Motor Press Guild, an association of automotive journalists based in southern California, hosted its annual Track Days event at Willow Springs International Raceway on Oct. 4. Journalists drove vehicles from manufacturers on a 2.5-mile road course with nine turns, a 21-mile street course outside the raceway, and two rocky trails. Professional drivers did hot laps on Horse Thief Mile, a 1-mile road course with 11 turns. Photos by Paul Clinton.

From compact vans to their full-size counterparts, five manufacturers are offering a versatile lineup of cargo and passenger vans for fleets in 2018.
