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Driving Force May 23, 2013

May 22, 2013
Tornado-Preparedness Advice for Your Fleet Drivers
Here’s some advice, culled from AAA and State Farm, on what safety measures your drivers can take if a tornado approaches while they’re on the road. full story


May 16, 2013
Black Book Says Overall Used-Car Depreciation Just -0.1% During April
Black Book recently released a new analysis of vehicle depreciation rates, noting that April generally is the end of the spring buying season for used cars and that this was the case last month. full story

May 20, 2013
Polk Forecasts New Commercial Van Models Will Drive Market Segment Growth
New analysis from R.L. Polk says the commercial van segment in the U.S. is growing as it splits into two categories, full-size and compact, where once only the full-size category existed. The company said this is due to the arrival of a number of new models in the marketplace. full story

May 20, 2013
Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: What to Do When You're Stuck in Mud or Sand
It’s one of those uh-oh moments – you realize your wheels are spinning because your vehicle is stuck in mud or sand. So what steps can you take to get unstuck? full story

May 21, 2013
GM’s Engineers Say Certain Accessories Improve Pickup Truck Aerodynamics
GM’s Diane Bloch, GM aerodynamic performance engineer, said her team looked at how various aftermarket products affect vehicle dynamics in a pickup truck. full story


May 23, 2013
Gas Prices in Midwest Rise Dramatically Since Beginning of May
In the Midwest and on the West Coast, prices have increased the most. In Minnesota, the average price has risen 68 cents during the last two weeks (May 6 to May 20) and it's up 63 cents in North Dakota during this period, for example. full story

May 17, 2013
GMC Sierra Busts Truck Aerodynamic Myths
The all-new 2014 Sierra full-size pickup truck spent more development time in a wind tunnel than any GMC pickup before it, resulting in design changes that benefit both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. full story

May 22, 2013
New IIHS Video Explains Frontal Crash Testing Methods
The video demonstrates how structural performance, dummy injury measures and restraint systems affect a vehicle's frontal crash rating. full story

May 23, 2013
NICB Says Number of Questionable Auto Insurance Claims Rose in 2012
The National Insurance Crime Bureau's report noted that two types of automotive insurance policies, personal automobile and commercial automobile, were in the top 10 list of questionable claims. full story

May 14, 2013
2014 Sprinter Van Gets Fresh Styling, Powertrain, Safety Features
Mercedes-Benz executives picked Düsseldorf, Germany, the source of the Sprinter van, to present their extensively revised 2014 model for North America. It gets fresh styling, a new diesel and automatic transmission, and more accident-avoidance features. full story



Blogs

Auto Focus

Fleet Manager = Big Data Manager
Now more than ever, the fleet manager is tasked with harnessing large amounts of data and turning the findings into actionable results. With so much technology driving so much information, the responsibility and burden are now greater than ever. Read or Respond
Chris Brown
Executive Editor
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Useful Whitepapers
Best Practices for Managing Fuel Costs
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Demystifying Typical CNG Facility Compliance
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Beyond the Basics: Fleet Management Solutions at the Next Level
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Flexible Card Types: A New Way to Manage to Vehicles, Drivers or Both
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Best Practices for Managing Risk
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Traffic Violations are on the Rise: How Fleets Can Prepare
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A Guide to the Right Decision During the GPS Tracking Buying Process
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Saving Through Sustainability Initiatives
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
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Featured Stories
Secure Your Load
According to the NHTSA, about 440 fatalities were caused by roadway debris in 2010. All 50 states and the District of Columbia reported having fines or penalties for violating unsecured load statutes ranging from $10 to $5,000. full story

Best Fleet Value In America
GM, Ford and Toyota top Vincentric’s annual awards list for the 2013 model year. full story

Nostalgia Brought To Life
An old fleet vehicle is turned into a promotional showpiece for this Midwestern dairy distributor. full story



Prepared By:
Chris Brown, Executive Editor
310-533-2499
chris.brown@bobit.com

Joanne Tucker, Web Editor
310-533-2490
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