Fleet Vehicle Research

Fiat 500: Style Points
Chrysler's Fiat 500 joined the U.S. market last year. For 2013, the Italian carmaker made some refinements and added a 135-horsepower turbo to split the difference between the base engine and the Abarth performance models.

Showroom - 2013 Ram 1500: Look Within
While the 2013-MY Ram 1500 doesn't look much different on the outside, the base engine is now a 3.6-liter beast of a V-6 that offers a huge boost in power and fuel economy over the outgoing 3.7. And all that power is complemented by a redesigned frame.

Showroom - 2013 Nissan Sentra: Back in the Compact Game
The compact sedan had begun to lag behind rivals such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Mazda3, but an all-new interior and exterior and impressive fuel economy numbers make the 2013 Sentra difficult to overlook.

Showroom - 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: Room for 5, 6 or 7
Hyundai’s popular midsize crossover SUV for the 2013-MY is now available with a longer wheelbase and a third row of seats, while also offering the Santa Fe Sport for those needing a five-passenger vehicle.

Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications
This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers.

Saving Through Sustainability Initiatives
Initiatives to increase the sustainability of an organization's fleet should always be considered when a fleet manager is tasked with finding ways to save money. However, sustainability relies on a number of components that sometimes complicates the equation.