Safelite Autoglass Pilots the Chevrolet Volt

The company leased 18 Chevrolet Volts as part of a pilot program to see if the vehicle would help reduce fuel spend and greenhouse gas emissions in the sales and repair segments of its fleet. The results have been positive so far.

Getting into Vans

The action in the commercial van market is getting hot and heavy. With pickup truck-like capabilities, improved fuel economy and white space for branding, new and updated van offerings are attracting a new breed of small business entrepreneurs.

Perfect Storm Pummels Truck Resale Values

Resale values for pickup trucks have declined by 15-25 percent due to such factors as high fuel prices, tightened consumer credit, and a stagnant construction market.

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor in Photos

The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is the first-ever EcoBoost-powered sport truck that addresses the needs of street truck enthusiasts looking for high-performance V-8 power with V-6 fuel economy.

Toyota's 2019 RAV4 Adds Power, Hybrid Trim

Toyota's 2019 RAV4 will enter its fifth generation with increased power and fuel economy, as well as an added trim grade that emphasizes the sportiness of the gasoline-electric hybrid model.

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Idle Limiters

Automatically controlling idling with engine idle limiters can help produce fuel economy savings, lower maintenance costs, and diminish a fleet’s carbon footprint.

Refiner’s Group Sues EPA Over Diesel Sulfur Rules

OPIS Warns of Midwest Diesel Supply Crunch

Tough CAFE Rules Rejected

For the second time in two years, the U.S. Senate on July 29 rejected a proposal to conserve oil resources by requiring more efficient cars and trucks. Instead, the senators turned responsibility for setting fuel-economy standards to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which now has 30 months to issue new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.