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Articlesby Tariq KamalSeptember 14, 2017

Honda Accord: Generational Shift

The 10th-generation Honda Accord sheds its V-6 and two-door options and debuts a new engine and transmission lineup to propel a slightly shorter, longer, and wider sedan.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMay 8, 2017

Optimizing Truck and Van Specs

Without fully understanding the fleet application requirements and operating parameters of truck and van assets, it is impossible to spec the best powertrain, chassis, and body needed to optimize productivity and total cost of ownership.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichApril 18, 2017

Decrease Incidents of Unscheduled Truck Maintenance Caused by Overloading

When a truck is overloaded, its operating performance will be strained, accelerating wear-and-tear on brakes and other wear components, such as tire, which have higher failure rates because they run hotter due to the increased load. Another issue is axle overloading, which causes premature wear-and-tear on tires and suspension components.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 20, 2017

Avoid Repeating Past Inefficiencies: Build the Truck to Match Today’s Application

I asked one fleet manager how he spec’ed replacement trucks for his fleet application. He related that many years earlier an OEM rep spec’ed out his trucks and he has been using the same formula ever since. While this may work in some cases, specifications should be defined by today’s fleet application to ensure the replacement truck is designed to accommodate current operational requirements rather than trying to make your operation conform to trucks spec’ed for yesteryear’s requirements.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMarch 13, 2017

Subaru Impreza: A Nose for Action

The Subaru Impreza has been completely redesigned for the 2017-MY. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the fifth-generation Impreza boasts new sheet metal, an upgraded interior, and new technology and safety features.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMarch 13, 2017

Audi Q7: Doing More Than Four

The Audi Q7 returns from a one-year hiatus with a full redesign for 2017. In addition to a new wagonlike exterior and a completely revamped interior, the 2017 has a new base engine.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2017

Payload Requirements Are the Foundation to Properly Spec’ing a Truck

Properly identifying payload parameters is the foremost consideration to properly spec’ing a truck. To illustrate this fact, the weight of the payload will determine the engine, transmission, size of tire, frame, and just about everything else.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJanuary 25, 2017

Honda Ridgeline: Now Available as a Pickup

The Honda Ridgeline made its debut in the 2006-MY as a carlike alternative to midsize pickups. The Ridgeline remained popular (and profitable) enough that Honda decided to relaunch it for the 2017-MY after a two-year production hiatus.

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NewsDecember 12, 2016

Customers Dream Up Custom 2017 Ford Super Duty

Super Duty Insiders have configured their dream pickups and chassis cabs – designed with the right cab configurations, engines, towing and hauling options, plus smart technology features – creating a cheat sheet for other fleets in heavy-duty industries.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalNovember 22, 2016

Audi A4: The Inside Edge

Redesigned for 2017, the Audi A4 is completely features a revamped cabin, a more powerful and fuel-efficient base engine, and enough new technology and safety measures to shine alongside competitors such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS

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