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Mazda enters the subcompact crossover category with its 2016 CX-3, which is derrived from the Mazda2 and carries over Skyactiv technology used on the CX-5 compact SUV. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Mike Antich and Paul Clinton.
Volkswagen's Golf SportWagen replaced the Jetta SportWagen for the 2015-MY, as VW moved it to the MQB-based platform used to underpin the 2015 Golf. Fleets that deployed the Jetta SportWagen TDI are shifting to this vehicle, which offers a passenger-car driving feel, impressive range, and enough cargo space for lab samples or other lower profile payloads. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
The 2015 Fleet Safety Conference opened July 13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel outside of Chicago, and continued July 14 with the opening keynote by Mike Watson, Shell's global road safety manager. Three executives from Wheels, Inc., discussed how to minimize hidden risks in a fleet safety program. Photos by Chris Wolski and Mark Campbell.
The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe should catch the attention of CEOs and top executives, seeking a car that showcases the power and exclusivity that matches their role. The F-Type R offers 550 hp and retails for $99,000. Photos by Kareem Girgis.
A. Warren Feirer, retired fleet manager for Nabisco Brands Inc., former NAFA president, and 2014 Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame nominee, died on June 24. He was 83.
The 2015 Global Fleet Conference, now in its third year, took place over two days from June 15-16 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. Read more here. Photos by Chris Wolski and Yobe, BM Photographers.
During the Global Fleet Conference in Miami from June 15-16, Donlen/Athlon sponsored a Night on the Town starting at South Beach's Mango's Cafe, where attendees could unwind and experience some of the local culture. Photos by Chris Wolski.
The 2015 GMC Canyon, the sister model to the Chevrolet Colorado, represents General Motors' return to the mid-size pickup segment. The truck offers a similar package to the Colorado, but adds a more GMC-identified grille and cast aluminum wheels. Read more about the GMC Canyon here.
Automotive journalists headed to a mining ghost town resort in Dunton Hot Springs, Colo., to drive the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris mid-size van, which is now the only mid-size van available in the U.S. market. Photos by Chris Brown and Ian Merritt/MBUSA.
Nissan invited automotive journalists to drive its 2016 Maxima large sedan on June 2 at the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades in southern California. View photos of the eight-generation sedan that has improved fuel economy by 15 percent over the outgoing model. Read more about the vehicle here. Photos by Paul Clinton and Chris Wolski.
Volkswagen and Audi hosted their 2016-MY fleet preview at the Porsche headquarters in Atlanta from May 18-20. Fleet managers had a chance to preview new models, and test them in training areas set up to test handling, wet surface driving and maneuverability on a cone course. Photos by Paul Clinton.
