August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Staff
It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.
Tags: Replacement Cycle, replacement mileage, replacement policy, vehicle life
July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Daryl Lubinsky
Owens Corning switched to the Ford Taurus X crossover vehicle and Ford Escape, increasing the fleet’s miles per gallon and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
Tags: Ford Escape, Ford Taurus X crossover , Owens Corning, PHH Arval, PHH GreenFleet
By Steve Bennett
The familiar brown UPS truck fleet operates one of the country’s largest alternative-powered vehicle fleets. The company’s strategy includes deploying a mix of vehicles in its 1,600-unit AFV fleet.
Tags: Baytech System, CNG, UPS, Workhorse
July 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
By David Wurster
Follow these common- sense strategies before the acquisition decision, during ownership, and prior to resale to help you hold the line on residual values.
Tags: lifecycle, Residual Value, Vincentric
March 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
Smart companies recognize the value of company vehicles, whether they’re strictly utilitarian or compensatory. It is critical, however, not to let vehicle inventory get out of hand. Right-sizing is a difficult, but necessary task.
Tags: fleet reductions, Right-sizing, surplus
Specialty selectors — vehicles chosen and equipped to meet specific job or geographic needs — have been used for years. Some companies are moving away from them. Is it a good idea?
Tags: selectors, specialty selector, vehicle selection
December 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Colin
A ‘rugged and advanced’ design theme, updated chassis, and improved cargo space give the 2008 Toyota Sequoia the ability to work hard.
Tags: Sequoia, SUV, Toyota
November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Updated inside and out for 2008, features on the new Jeep Liberty assist with ease in loading, comfort while driving longer distances, and additional cargo space for hauling needs.
Tags: Jeep, Liberty, Skyslider
Audi’s 2008-model A6 sedan and Q7 SUV help fleets ‘experience the truth’ of what the automaker believes driving a fleet vehicle should be.
Tags: A6, Audi, Q7
August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Cindy Brauer
In the second of three all-new vehicles engineered specifically for North America, Mazda’s new crossover SUV offers styling, roomy flexibility, and industry-noted performance.
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Over the past 50-plus years, a number of vehicles have significantly impacted the fleet industry. Take a walk through history as we discuss several models that have changed the history of fleet and a few models that are on the way.