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WASHINGTON – The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and automotive expert, car-talk host Bobby Likis will utilize radio, websites, and social media to help educate automotive service professionals on ethanol.
Read More →PHILADELPHIA – With more than 700 locations across the country, The Pep Boys announced an expansion of its business with the formal re-launch of its dedicated fleet services program.
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There has been an ongoing trend toward flat maintenance costs for the past three years. A number of fleets replaced vehicles early to take advantage of the strong resale market in the 2010 calendar-year, which helped keep a lid on preventive maintenance costs for CY-2011, as the average age of fleet vehicles in operation decreased with an increased number of older units taken out of service.
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Choosing the right brakes for a medium-duty truck can make spec’ing complex; however, there are clear-cut reasons to use both, depending on payload and work environment.
Read More →CLEVELAND, OHIO - Fleet Response has unveiled FleetSuite, a new online data management tool. The site offers a central portal for clients to access real-time data for all Fleet Response services including claim, safety, maintenance and rental information.
Read More →The price of parts is expected to rise as raw materials and manufacturing costs increase. There will continue to be ongoing upward pressure on replacement tire prices, particularly for commercial trucks. Oil drain intervals will continue to be extended, especially as OEMs migrate to the GF-5 motor oil standard, which provides better wear protection. However, two-thirds of all fleet maintenance expenses continue to be PM-related, which requires relentless monitoring of driver PM compliance.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA – Representatives from compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, electric, and first responders will discuss the safety of operating alternative-fuel vehicles at the upcoming Fleet Safety Conference, scheduled for May 22-23.
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After years of FMC requests, Sears Automotive partnered with LeasePlan to be the first to develop and implement an electronic maintenance solution. The new system leverages LeasePlan’s existing eRepair solution.
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Proud to be “in control of its own destiny,” the 50-year-old, privately-owned Merchants Leasing celebrates its anniversary with a new leadership team and innovations.
Read More →YONKERS, NY -- Forty percent of consumers involved in repair decisions are postponing car maintenance or repair on their primary vehicle, according to a new survey from the Consumers Reports National Research Center.
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