Business Fleet - Current Articles

January 2013, Business Fleet - Feature

Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications

<p>Photos courtesy of Power Washer Sales.<br />This fleet modified Reach vans with a winch to aid loading, as well as e-track in the box to secure the equipment, and a file cabinet for parts storage and desk space.</p>

By Chris Brown

This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers.

Tags: Isuzu, Utilimaster, Spec'ing, step van, DIY, Isuzu Reach, winch, mobile office, sales fleet

July 2012, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Downsize to Rightsize: Service Fleet Leaps into the Scion xB

<p><em>Photos by Vince Taroc<br /></em>When owner Gordon Payne of the E.L. Payne Company first saw the Scion xB it reminded him of a mini version of a 1950&rsquo;s milk or bakery truck.&nbsp;<em><br /></em></p>

By Chris Brown

This HVAC company downsized its service vehicles from traditional cargo vans to the Scion xB — without a technician revolt.

Tags: Right-sizing, Spec'ing, downsizing, Scion, Scion xB, hvac

March 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Six Steps to Spec for Green

By Kara Ohngren and Chris Brown

Can you green your fleet and not break your budget? You can, by spec’ing for function, price and gas mileage.

Tags: Green, environmentally friendly, Spec'ing

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Mike Antich
The Emerging Trend of Simultaneous Remarketing on Multiple Online Platforms

By Mike Antich
When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later

June 29, 2007: A Seminal Day in the History of Fleet

By Mike Antich
Significant dates in the history of fleet management, which ushered the start of profound change in the industry, include: Oct. 16, 1973 - The first OPEC oil embargo, which completely altered the types of vehicles driven by fleets and August 12, 1981 - IBM’s launch of its first desktop computer, which expanded computerization beyond the IT department to the desktop of every fleet manager. In future years, a new milestone date will be recognized - June 29, 2007.

Maximize Fuel Efficiency as a Sustainability Goal

By Mike Antich

Why is the Fleet Manager the Last to Know?

By Mike Antich

Auto Focus

Chris Brown
GM Goes High Touch at Fleet Preview

By Chris Brown
Amid new products such as the light-duty pickups, the 2014 Impala, the Cruze diesel and the announcement of a new small cargo van, it’s the one-on-one attention that sticks with you.

How Will VW Sell 800,000 Units in America?

By Chris Brown
At its annual fleet preview, Volkswagen talked fleet sales, residual strategies, product lineup, three new turbo engines and how diesel can help your costs (but not your heart rate).

A Coda for Coda Automotive

By Chris Brown

What Penske Brings to Car Rental

By Chris Brown

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Business Fleet - September/October 2012

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • CNG In Fleet
  • How to Create a Safety Culture
  • Managing a Seasonal Fleet
    And much more…