Jul 2, 2009
Welcome to DRIVING FORCE, your online update for the hottest news in the business vehicle industry.
The May/June issue of
Business Fleet is here. Featured in this issue: Run or Replace? Run Your Fleet Through Our Formula, PM Religion: 400,000 Miles and Still Running, How to Avoid Dealer Pet Peeves, OEMs Talk the Future of Fleet.
Also, visit
Business Fleet's Web site at www.businessfleet.com for the very latest developments.
On to the news.
Jul 02, 2009
SVI Releases 2009 Total Quality Index
Ford Motor Corp. and Volkswagen of America were named full-line corporate leaders in the 2009 Total Quality Index.
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Jul 02, 2009
Chrysler Financial Restructures Its Business Operations
The impact of the restructuring will reduce Chrysler Financial's workforce about 9 percent.
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Jul 02, 2009
Study Shows Dramatic Reductions in Diesel Engine Emissions
The study, conducted by the Coordinating Research Council and the Health Effects Institute, shows that clean diesel technologies in engines manufactured beginning in 2007 not only reduced certain emissions by 90 percent over 2004 models, but far exceeded expectations in their performance in cleaning up the nation's air quality.
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Jul 02, 2009
Fatal Truck Crash from 'Dozed Off' Driver Highlights Need for On-Board Recorders
Driver hits van, killing all four passengers. It was unknown how long she had been driving.
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Jul 02, 2009
AT&T to Convert 600 Vehicles to CNG
DALLAS - BAF Technologies, a provider of natural gas vehicle upfits, will help AT&T convert 600 Ford E-Series vans to CNG technology in 2009.
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Jul 02, 2009
KBB Provides Key Details for Federal 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
Kelley Blue Book has launched a "Cash for Clunkers" Calculator on its Web site, which assists consumers in determining if their current vehicle might be eligible for up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a more fuel-efficient new car, research new-car options, and reach a dealer-all in one place.
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Jul 02, 2009
Safest Private Fleets Awarded in Canada
One winner has delivered weekly flyers around Greater Toronto for nearly 100,000 kilometers and three years without a violation. How did they do it?
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Jul 02, 2009
Subaru Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback Wagon
The 2010 All-Wheel Drive Subaru Outback achieves up to 24 mpg combined and 29 mpg highway, according to the company.
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Jul 02, 2009
GMC Announces Pricing on All-New Terrain
The 2010 GMC Terrain, arriving in dealerships in September, will start at $24,995.
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