November 6, 2008
The new engine combines a fuel efficiency of 22 MPG with improved performance and value. The SUV is expected to arrive at dealerships in January.
Tags: 2009 Highlander, four-cylinder, mid-size, SUV
July 24, 2008
Edmunds’ True Cost to Own data reveals best values in SUV segment.
Tags: Edmund's, Edmunds.com’s True Cost to Own, Jeep Patriot , SUV
July 3, 2008
Fuel savings could be eclipsed by the price of hot new compact vehicles.
Tags: compact cars, fuel savings, gas-guzzling SUV , SUV
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By Mike Antich When looking ahead to the next 12 months, I foresee reduced operating costs for fleets offset by increased depreciation expense caused by anemic resale values and decreased incentive monies. Here’s why I believe this will be the case, along with other predictions for 2009.
By Mike Antich I can’t recall a year as tumultuous as 2008. The year started with the Jan. 1 termination of the $1.8 billion merger between GE and PHH and ended with the near bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler. In between, we witnessed record fuel prices, then a spectacular freefall in fuel prices, a dismal used-vehicle market, unprecedented credit gridlock, the inability of some fleets to order new-vehicles, and fleet delivery disruptions due to a UAW strike and an epic Midwest flood that submerged rail lines.
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In This Issue: Dodge Ram Chassis Cabs: Making Inroads in the Class 4-5 Markets, Have Traffic Violations Disqualified Your CDL Driver(s)?, Industry Groups Address Expanding Biodiesel Use and much more…