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NewsJanuary 8, 2016

Falling Fuel Prices Drive New-Vehicle MPG Lower

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in December fell 0.2 mpg to 24.9 mpg from the revised value for November, according to the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute.

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NewsDecember 7, 2015

New-Vehicle MPG Drops Again in November

The University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute has shown a drop in average sales-weighted miles per gallon for the month of November.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 4, 2015

Do Your Drivers Know their Company Vehicle is not Equipped with a Spare Tire?

As a fleet manager, it is your responsibility to let drivers know their company vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. The danger is many drivers do not know their vehicle doesn’t have a spare – until they need it. Drivers often say they were never told their new company vehicle didn’t come with a spare. Approximately 36 percent of model-year 2015 vehicles were not equipped with a spare tire. This compares to 5 percent in 2006.

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NewsNovember 9, 2015

Diesel Chevrolet Colorado Exceeds 30 MPG Highway

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon rear-wheel-drive pickups powered by the 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel have achieved fuel economy ratings of 31 mpg on the highway, making them the most fuel efficient pickups on the market.

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NewsOctober 28, 2015

Refreshed 2016 Altima Starts at $23,325

Nissan's 2016 Altima will retail for at least $23,325 and add a seventh trim level, when the mid-size sedan goes on sale Nov. 11., Nissan has announced.

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NewsOctober 14, 2015

Toyota Details Next-Gen 2016 Prius Technology

Toyota's 2016 Prius features significant under-the-hood improvements, boosting fuel economy and efficiency.

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NewsOctober 9, 2015

Honda CR-V Compact SUV Starts at $24,475

Honda's 2016 CR-V compact SUV will start at $24,475 for the LX model with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonOctober 7, 2015

Why Fleets Shouldn't Adopt Hypermiling Techniques

Hypermiling techniques can deliver impressive fuel economy and cost savings with lower fuel usage, but the driving techniques used by hypermiling hobbyists often run counter to a fleet's primary goal to increase safe driving and reduce higher-risk driving.

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NewsOctober 7, 2015

Vehicle Fuel Economy Falls to 25.3 MPG

The average fuel economy of new cars sold in September dropped 0.6 mpg (25.2 mpg) compared to August 2014 (25.8), according to a follow-on study from the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Articlesby Tariq KamalSeptember 30, 2015

14 Ways to Save Fuel

These common-sense tips can be implemented across many different types of fleets — and most don't require a substantial financial outlay.

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