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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2018

Nissan's 2019 NV Cargo Starts at $30,735

Nissan's 2019 NV Cargo van will retail for at least $30,735, an increase of $490 from the 2018 model that includes a delivery fee of $1,395.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 7, 2018

A Closer Look at 2019 Work Vans

Commercial fleets looking for a work van that delivers have many options to choose from for the 2019 model-year, including a few brand-new designs.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Operating Costs Increase After Remaining Flat for Five Years

Fleet operating costs increased in 2018, primarily due to higher fuel prices and maintenance costs. Upward pressure on maintenance labor rates and higher commodity prices are impacting the cost of replacement tires.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Prices 2019 Sprinter

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will retail for slightly less ($5) that the outgoing model for the base configuration, as the full-size cargo and passenger vans enter their third-generation with an array of updates, the company announced.

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Newsby Paul ClintonSeptember 5, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Starts Building Sprinter Vans for Amazon at New Plant

Mercedes-Benz Vans opened its new Sprinter assembly plant in South Carolina today, and began delivering cargo vans to Amazon, which has ordered 20,000 vehicles that Element Fleet Management will offer to small businesses with commercial leases.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Diesel Vans Beat Gasoline Models in Total Ownership Cost

Diesel-powered cargo vans are providing fleet buyers with a lower total cost of ownership than gasoline models, while many diesel-powered trucks aren't recouping the higher acquisition cost, according to a Vincentric analysis.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonJuly 26, 2018

Q&A: Mercedes-Benz Vans Fleet Operations

Mercedes-Benz will shift production of its Sprinter van to South Carolina from Germany later this year. Andrew Lawson, the general manager of fleet operations for van and chassis, sat down with Automotive Fleet to discuss what it means for fleets.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Sprinter Vans Recalled for Structural Issues

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling approximately 153 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans because they may have structural problems, according to federal records.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2018

Ford Broadens Recall of Transit Vans

Ford Motor Company is adding an estimated 26,000 2015 to 2017 Ford Transit full-size vans equipped with a trailer tow module to an existing recall — bringing the total recall in North America to nearly 99,900 vehicles.

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Driving Notesby StaffApril 19, 2018

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a significantly upgraded van that offers a dizzying array of configurations and meaningful improvements designed to improve productivity for delivering packages or hauling passengers.

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