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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2006

Preliminary Results of Fuel Economy Study Find Negative Influencers Affecting Fuel Consumption

SPARKS, MD - PHH FirstFleet, the recently formed truck group combining PHH Arval and First Fleet Corp., is conducting an 18-month fuel economy study utilizing PHH Onboard telematics technology. The study is being conducted across the United States under normal operating conditions in various terrains and climates.

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Market TrendsJune 19, 2006

How to Minimize Vehicle Abuse

A major headache for fleet managers is dealing with drivers who willfully abuse their company-provided vehicles. Although they represent a very small minority of drivers, their actions (or lack of action, in the case of neglect) have a direct bearing on the company’s bottom line and fleet budget.

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NewsJune 19, 2006

Rising Gasoline Prices Trigger Inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Soaring gasoline prices helped trigger an increase in consumer inflation in May.

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NewsJune 13, 2006

Volvo Cars of North America Name New Regional Fleet Manager

IRVINE, CA – Doreen Paris has been named regional fleet manager, Northwest for Volvo Cars of North America. Paris covers the Northwest and Midwest and reports to Rick Bryant, manager, commercial fleet for Volvo Cars of North America.

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NewsJune 13, 2006

Growing Awareness, Rising Gas Prices Boost Sales of Ford's Hybrid Models

DEARBORN, MI – Demand for the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is mounting as gas prices escalate and customers gain greater awareness of hybrid benefits.

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NewsJune 13, 2006

Growing Awareness, Rising Gas Prices Boost Sales of Ford's Hybrid Models

DEARBORN, MI – Demand for the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is mounting as gas prices escalate and customers gain greater awareness of hybrid benefits.

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NewsJune 12, 2006

Volvo Previews Multi-Fuel Prototype in Paris

PARIS, France --- Volvo last week previewed its Multi-Fuel prototype vehicle at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Paris.

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NewsJune 5, 2006

GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services Enhances my.Dashboard Web-Based Reporting Product

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services has recently enhanced its Web-based reporting product, my.Dashboard, to provide customers with the ability to view summarized fleet billing trends and identify additional cost-saving opportunities.

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NewsJune 5, 2006

GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services Enhances my.Dashboard Web-Based Reporting Product

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services has recently enhanced its Web-based reporting product, my.Dashboard, to provide customers with the ability to view summarized fleet billing trends and identify additional cost-saving opportunities.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 1, 2006

High Cost of Fuel and Weak Retail Sales Softens Resale Demand

Resale values in the wholesale used-vehicle market have softened as retail sales of both new and used vehicles have weakened, said Howard Graus, assistant manager, vehicle remarketing for Automotive Resources International (ARI), a fleet management company headquartered in Mt. Laurel, N.J.

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