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August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

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

Going Green Lowers Owens Corning's Operating Costs

(L-R) Callie Glave, sourcing leader, Owens Corning; Matt Lefeld, sourcing specialist, Owens Corning;  Karen Healey, dir., product management., PHH;  and Isaac Chapman,  fleet administrator, Owens Corning.

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

July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

'Big Brown' Turns Green

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

16 Steps to Maximize Residual Value

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

Making the Hard Decisions: Right-Sizing Your Fleet

By Staff

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

March 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature

General vs. Specialty Selector: Pros & Cons

By Staff

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

Toyota Sequioa All-New in 2008

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

New Jeep Liberty Offers Versatility

By Lauren Colin

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

November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Audi Previews the A6 and Q7

By Lauren Colin

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

Mazda CX-9 'Zoom-Zooms' with More Roo

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

Making Fleet History One Vehicle at a Time

By Lauren Colin

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.

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