September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature
By Cindy Brauer
A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.
Tags: 2009 Audi A4, Audi
By Chris Brown
We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.
Tags: 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, Dodge, tow trucks, wrecker package
September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story
By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara
Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.
Tags: 2009-MY, Chevrolet & GMC Series, Dodge 4500 & 5500 Chassis Cabs, Ford F-650 & F-750, Freightliner, International DuraStar & CityStar, Isuzu N-Series, Kenworth T170, T270 & T370, Medium-Duty trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling Acterra, Workhorse Custom Chassis
August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Staff
It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.
Tags: Replacement Cycle, replacement mileage, replacement policy, vehicle life
July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature
By Paul Dexler
With good fuel economy ratings, a 100,000-mile, seven-year zero-deductible limited powertrain warranty and new incentives, Suzuki is ready to make a splash in fleet.
Tags: fuel economy, Suzuki, Suzuki in fleet, SX4 Series
For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.
July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Daryl Lubinsky
Owens Corning switched to the Ford Taurus X crossover vehicle and Ford Escape, increasing the fleet’s miles per gallon and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
Tags: Ford Escape, Ford Taurus X crossover , Owens Corning, PHH Arval, PHH GreenFleet
By Steve Bennett
The familiar brown UPS truck fleet operates one of the country’s largest alternative-powered vehicle fleets. The company’s strategy includes deploying a mix of vehicles in its 1,600-unit AFV fleet.
Tags: Baytech System, CNG, UPS, Workhorse
March 2008, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon
With more than six feet of headroom, various powertrain options and Ford and GM servicing infrastructure, the HCV van, aka the “Armadillo,” gives fleets an American-made alternative to the Dodge Sprinter.
Tags: Armadillo, Dodge Sprinter, Dodge Sprinter alternative, High Profile Van
March 2008, Work Truck - Feature
A new 14,200-lb. GVWR G-Van diesel cutaway chassis expands the platform’s capabilities in the commercial market. Potential uses include commercial trucks, ambulances, and shuttle buses.
Tags: Chevrolet Express, cutaway vans, GMC Savana, G-Van
January 2008, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chris Brown, Mike Guardabascio
With environmental benefits, low operating costs and flexibility of use, NEVs could offer a viable alternative in your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.
Tags: electric vehicles , fleet management, GEM, green fleet, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles , NEVs
January 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lisajoyce Vergara
At the group’s fall meeting, Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board members toured the automaker’s test lab and Dearborn Truck Plant to receive updates on Ford’s product plans and new-vehicle technologies.
Tags: Advisory Board, FAB, Ford
December 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Colin
A ‘rugged and advanced’ design theme, updated chassis, and improved cargo space give the 2008 Toyota Sequoia the ability to work hard.
Tags: Sequoia, SUV, Toyota
Chevrolet offers refined styling, fuel-efficient powertrains, a hybrid model, and a flexible ordering package with its redesigned mid-size sedan.
Tags: Chevrolet, Malibu
November 2007, Business Fleet - Feature
With the level of refinement in the all-new 2008 Chevy Malibu, fleet drivers might think they jumped a peg on the selector totem pole.
Tags: new vehicles
We put the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in the hands of a work truck customer for a real-world review.
Tags: 2008 Dodge, Chassis Cab , Dodge, dodge truck, work truck
November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Updated inside and out for 2008, features on the new Jeep Liberty assist with ease in loading, comfort while driving longer distances, and additional cargo space for hauling needs.
Tags: Jeep, Liberty, Skyslider
Audi’s 2008-model A6 sedan and Q7 SUV help fleets ‘experience the truth’ of what the automaker believes driving a fleet vehicle should be.
Tags: A6, Audi, Q7
September 2007, Business Fleet - Feature
Small business owners can "right-size" their cargo hauling needs with this all-new commercial minivan.
Tags: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van, caravan, Cargo vans, Dodge Van, van
By Russ Cass
When it comes time to acquire a new truck, small fleets need it "yesterday." If you can't choose a vehicle to your specs and with your equipment out of dealer stock, then yesterday can turn into weeks, or even months. Here are seven tips to help shorten the order-to-delivery process.
Tags: improving order-to-delivery, order-to-delivery
August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
In the second of three all-new vehicles engineered specifically for North America, Mazda’s new crossover SUV offers styling, roomy flexibility, and industry-noted performance.
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Over the past 50-plus years, a number of vehicles have significantly impacted the fleet industry. Take a walk through history as we discuss several models that have changed the history of fleet and a few models that are on the way.
May 2007, Business Fleet - Feature
By BF Staff
The 2007 Dodge Sprinter is longer, wider, taller and more spacious than its predecessor, and offers more choices and features than ever before.
Tags: 2007 Dodge Sprinter, Dodge Van, sprinter
March 2007, Business Fleet - Feature
In Vincentric's second annual Best Fleet Value in America awards, General Motors, Toyota and Ford Motor Co. brands each took home trophies in seven categories. The Chrysler Group improved from one winner to four in 2007.
Tags: Best Fleet Value in America , chrysler, fleet award, Ford Motor Co. , General Motors, Toyota, Vincentric
January 2007, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon and Cindy Brauer
For the second straight year, commercial fleet managers select the Ford F-150 as Fleet Truck of the Year. The truck is noted for performance, functionality, durability and safety.
Tags: 2007 Fleet Car & Truck of the Year , Chevrolet Impala , fleet award, Ford F-150
November 2006, Business Fleet - Feature
By By Chris Brown
Do you know how to get relief from that mileage penalty, or how to get a bin package for next to nothing? We asked leasing companies and leasing-related service companies to give us some tips and strategies on how small fleets can save money and time when leasing their fleets.
Tags: Leasing, save money, save time