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2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•August 26, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Launches 2016 Metris Mid-Size Van

Available as a cargo or passenger van, the new 2016-MY mid-size van will be focused on vocational and fleet markets. It will be available with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with 7-speed automatic transmission.

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Fuel•by Amy Hercher•June 18, 2015

Sausage Supplier Saves 50% on Fuel Switching to Propane

Propane autogas was an easy transition for this meat delivery fleet, which already had an onsite propane tank for building power and was able to secure a grant to cover 70% of the conversion cost.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Chris Wolski•May 1, 2015

Ram Chassis Cab: Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

For the second time in five years, the Ram Chassis Cab has been honored as Work Truck’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Ram credits the win to the truck’s reliability and capability.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•January 9, 2015

Reinventing the F-150 Truck with Aluminum

The decision to lightweight the Ford F-150 with an aluminum body was not reached lightly, and numerous challenges faced the automaker in making this risky change to its best-selling pickup truck.

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Vehicle Insights•by Steven Martinez and Chris Brown•December 6, 2014

How to Transform Cargo Vans into Mobile Offices

These three small companies transformed their cargo vans into mobile offices and marketing machines to create new business opportunities.

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Leasing & Buying•by Chris Brown•October 9, 2014

Hidden Benefits of Leasing Equipment

Similar to fleet leasing, equipment leasing also allows for creative ways to generate working capital and improve cash flow.

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Operations•by Amy Hercher•September 26, 2014

Service Fleet Adds 15 New Ford Transits

In need of updated service vans for this 25-vehicle fleet, this small fleet owner purchased 15 brand-new Ford Transit vans to replace his E-Series vans.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•September 24, 2014

Compact Vans: A Right-Size Revolution

With two models on the market and two on the way, compact cargo vans offer fleets functionality and versatility in a more economical package.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Chris Wolski•September 2, 2014

2015-MY Trucks are Upping the Performance Ante

For the 2015 model-year, fleets will continue to have a wide range of truck types to choose from to meet their specific vehicle needs. Among the trends for the upcoming model year are increased towing and payload capacities and more fuel efficiency.

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Leasing & Buying•by Amy Hercher•July 25, 2014

Small Delivery Fleet Chooses Full-Service Leasing Option

This delivery service fleet opted for full-service leasing to maintain its trucks and reduce the stress of unexpected repairs.

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