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Driving Force May 16, 2013

May 14, 2013
GM Details 2015 Chevrolet City Express Powertrain and Features
General Motors provided more details on its upcoming 2015 Chevrolet City Express cargo van, which the automaker is sourcing from Nissan. The vehicle will come in two trim levels, LS and LT, according to GM, and feature a 2.0L four-cylinder DOHC engine. full story


May 14, 2013
GM to Source New Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van From Nissan
General Motors and Nissan have signed an agreement where Nissan will build a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the U.S and Canada.The vehicle will be based on the Nissan NV200, will be called the Chevrolet City Express, and will go on sale in the fall of 2014. full story

May 15, 2013
Fleet Safety Conference to Feature Sessions on Creating a Fleet Safety Culture
The 2013 Fleet Safety Conference, scheduled for June 25-27 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, in Schaumburg, Ill., will feature four educational sessions that focus on getting company colleagues on board with a fleet safety program. full story

May 15, 2013
Chrysler Recalling Certain Jeeps and RAM 1500 Trucks
Chrysler Group is issuing three separate recalls affecting a total of 301,283 vehicles. The largest of the three recalls affects 295,345 Jeeps. full story

May 13, 2013
Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: The Dangers of Running Near Empty
Here's a AAA video that explains the risks involved when drivers procrastinate a trip to the fuel pump and "roll the dice" by letting the fuel gauge get close to "E." full story


May 13, 2013
ALG Industry Report Shows a Slight Fall in Vehicle Residual Values
The latest ALG Report identifies the current factors affecting vehicle valuations. full story

May 13, 2013
Ford Says Gasoline-Equipped F-650 Offers Affordability and Flexibility
Ford Motor Co. brought a CNG-fueled dump truck version of F-650 medium-duty truck to the 2013 ATD show in Orlando and the automaker's Todd Kaufman, marketing manager, explained how this particular project came about. full story



Blogs

Auto Focus

GM Goes High Touch at Fleet Preview
Amid new products such as the light-duty pickups, the 2014 Impala, the Cruze diesel and the announcement of a new small cargo van, it’s the one-on-one attention that sticks with you. Read or Respond
Chris Brown
Executive Editor
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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
Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications
This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers. full story

Best Practices in Driver Hiring
When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver. full story

Toolbox - Is Re-refined Oil A Viable Fleet Option?
Re-refined motor oil is better for the environment, domestically produced and its cost is ­comparable to traditional motor oil. But is it safe for your engine? full story



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

Joanne Tucker, Web Editor
310-533-2490
joanne.tucker@bobit.com
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