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Articlesby StaffMay 23, 2019

Reducing Expenses with GM Fleet's Discount Parts Program

The program is available through nearly 1,400 dealers, including more than 500 Chevrolet and GMC Business Elite dealers, and is also available for mixed fleets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

GM Fleet to Discount 450,000+ Parts

GM Fleet will offer commercial, government, and rental fleets substantial discounts on replacement parts under a new program unveiled at NTEA's The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Headlight Repairs Bring Hefty Price Tags

Replacing a single front headlight on two-thirds of vehicles rated good by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) costs upwards of $1,000 — more than double the average insurance deductible of $500.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2018

Catalytic Converter Theft on the Rise

Police have seen a spike in thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in recent years, especially in California, according to a new video report based on data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2018

How Fleets Source Replacement Parts

When procuring replacement parts for their vehicles, more than two-thirds of commercial fleet managers surveyed by Automotive Fleet don't mandate factory parts and nearly three of four didn't identify a preferred brand.

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NewsApril 9, 2018

GM Extends Warranties for More Than 281,000 Replacement Parts

General Motors Co. (GM) has extended the warranties of more than 281,000 Genuine GM and ACDelco replacement parts to 24 months and unlimited miles.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 16, 2018

Upward Pressure on Fleet Costs Threatens to Increase TCO

Recently, I conducted a survey of several hundred fleet managers to identify emerging industry trends. One recurrent theme expressed by fleet managers was the concern that fleet costs are starting to experience upward pricing pressures. Here's what they told me.

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Articlesby Andy LundinMarch 12, 2018

AutoZone's Fleet Evolves with Diversification, New Policies

AutoZone has reshaped the structure of its fleet by establishing a more varied asset portfolio and new policies.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Truck Tire Shipments Set 2017 Records

The domestic tire industry reached two milestones in 2017. Replacement truck tire shipments totaled 19.2 million units, a record high.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherJuly 29, 2015

Accident Management Costs Continue Modest Increases

Accident costs saw a modest increase in 2014 vs. 2013 figures, with the percentage of preventable accidents remaining mostly flat, according to Element Fleet Management, The CEI Group, Corporate Claims Management (CCM), and Fleet Response.

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