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ArticlesNovember 6, 2015

Traditional and Peer-to-Peer: Let's Work Together for Better Regulation

Peer-to-peer carsharing companies and traditional car rental should play by the same rules. Together, let's work to modify regulations that are unfair to our businesses and customers so we all can compete for business.

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NewsNovember 6, 2015

GE Completes Sale of European Fleet Unit to Arval

GE has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its European fleet services business, representing aggregate ending net investment (ENI) of approximately $2.8 billion, to Arval, a fully owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 3, 2015

Operating Costs Flat for Third Consecutive Year

A number of variables are keeping fleet operating costs flat, primarily the dramatic drop in fuel prices that began three years ago, but also extended maintenance intervals, and lower commodity prices to manufacture tires.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Honda Names Fuel Cell Vehicle

Honda Motor Co. plans to initially sell its hydrogen-powered 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell sedan in Japan to government agencies and businesses with plans to offer the vehicle to retail customers at a later date. However, the automaker isn't expected to follow that strategy in the U.S.

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Newsby Paul ClintonOctober 27, 2015

Medical Service Fleet Relies on Subaru Forester SUVs

The service associates of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Varian Medical Systems rely on Subaru's Forester compact SUV because it provides enough cargo capability for their tools, but the fleet manager prefers it for its solid fuel economy, reliability, and high resale value.

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NewsOctober 27, 2015

Trimble Appoints New Senior Vice President

Trimble announced the appointment of Sachin J. Sankpal as senior vice president and sector head, effective today. He will manage the profit and loss (P&L) of the sector focused on intelligent transportation and asset sharing.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 20, 2015

11 Ways to Customize a Ford Transit

Ford has assembled photos of 11 Ford Transit vans now in service in various fleets, including the American Red Cross, small businsses, and a livery fleet. The images show the flexibity of the van as a business tool. Photos courtesy of Ford.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 16, 2015

Operating Costs Flat for Third Consecutive Year

Calendar-year 2015 marks the third consecutive year that fleet operating costs have remained stable compared to the past three years, primarily due to the continuing softness in gasoline and diesel prices. Replacement tires, the second highest operating cost, were stable due to the ongoing softness in commodity prices, primarily rubber and oil, while increased maintenance intervals contributed to lower maintenance costs for fleets. The forecast is more of the same for CY-2016.

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Newsby David CullenOctober 15, 2015

House to Mark Up Highway Bill — At Last

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has finally scheduled a hearing to mark up its version of a long-term highway funding bill for Oct. 22 – seven days before the current short-term patch authorizing spending on transportation runs out.

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NewsOctober 14, 2015

Daimler Showcases Safety System Intelligence

During an industry event, company researchers highlight progress in developing camera-based systems that can recognize and understand a range of driving scenarios.

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