May 15, 2008
Welcome to DRIVING FORCE, your online update for the hottest news in the business vehicle industry.
The March/April issue of Business Fleet is here. Featured in this issue: Spec for Green: A How-to Guide, Vincentic Awards: Best Value for Fleets, High-Tech Cargo Tracking Solutions and Compact Impact: 2008 Nissan Sentra
Also, visit Business Fleet's Web site at www.businessfleet.com for the very latest developments.
On to the news.
May 15, 2008
Black Book: Fuel Economy is an Important Market Factor
Three year old used cars depreciated less in the three month period ending May 1, 2008 than in the previous three month period, which ended April 1, 2008, according to Black Book.
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May 14, 2008
Smart Car Performs Well in Crash Tests
ARLINGTON, VA --- In recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest car for sale in the U.S. market, earned the top rating of "good" for front and side crash protection.
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May 14, 2008
Ford Recalling Over 605,000 Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 605,000 2005 and 2006 F-150 pickups and Lincoln Mark LT trucks because of a brake hose problem that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
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May 15, 2008
KBB Names Most Improved Luxury Sedan Brand
The study revealed that Cadillac and Audi have the most increased brand perception among luxury new car shoppers.
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May 13, 2008
UPS Expands "Green Fleet" with 200 Hybrid Electrics in Addition to 300 CNG Vehicles
ATLANTA – UPS has just announced the order of 200 hybrid electric vehicles, in addition to another 300 compressed natural gas vehicles for its U.S. delivery fleet.
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May 15, 2008
Fleet Safety Program Sends Driving Concerns to Email, Cell Phone
Mission Linen has recently contracted with National Driver Accountability Program (NDAP) to monitor employees’ driving habits.
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May 15, 2008
IFS Launches Employee Vehicle Fleet Financing
From financing to completion of titlework, Innovative Funding Services does it all.
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May 02, 2008
GM and Mascoma Enter Into Biofuels Relationship
WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Motors Corp. and Mascoma Corp. have formed a strategic relationship to develop cellulosic ethanol to help address increasing energy demand.
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