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Explore cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans through the lens of your business needs. Find vehicle news, reviews, comparisons, and guidance on capability, cargo space, efficiency, pricing, and choosing the right vehicle for the job.

Photo Galleries•by Staff•March 24, 2011

2011 Chrysler Fleet Preview

Some photos of Chrysler's (Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Jeep) new product at the 2011 Chrysler Fleet Preview in Austin, Texas.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•January 19, 2011

Vehicles that Drove Fleet History

Without vehicles, you can’t have a fleet. Which vehicles have driven the fleet industry over the decades since Automotive Fleet's inception in 1961?

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•January 9, 2011

A History of Women in Fleet

We hope you'll enjoy this look at some very important women to whom the entire industry -- both men and women -- owe a great debt.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•September 5, 2010

21 Questions to Ask When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Critical elements in determining medium-duty refrigerator body specifications include maintaining optimal cargo area temperature and designing a cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicle.

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Conceptual illustration of a glowing battery, charging plug, energy lines, and route map representing electric and hybrid commercial fleet vehicles.
Articles•by Chris Brown•September 17, 2009

Small Fleets Plugging In

All-electric and plug-in hybrid electric work vehicles are on the horizon in configurations that make sense for small fleets.

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Articles•Cover Story•February 3, 2009

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Towing the Line

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.

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Articles•by Sean Lyden•September 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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Articles•January 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

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.

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Articles•September 1, 2007

Improving Order-to-Delivery Times: You Want That Truck When?

When it comes time to acquire a new truck, small fleets need it "yesterday." Here are seven tips to help shorten the order-to-delivery process.

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