2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Massively Mercedes
The Sprinter enters the 2014 model year with new styling, a new base engine and an OEM-estimated 18% boost in fuel economy.
The Sprinter enters the 2014 model year with new styling, a new base engine and an OEM-estimated 18% boost in fuel economy.
Fleet managers surveyed for this year's report card, overall, gave the OEMs high marks in a number of areas. Fleet managers also identified areas where improvements can be made in OEM products and services.
Fleet managers must consider a wide range of options when deciding on converting their truck fleet to natural gas.
More and more fleets are trying out new ways to remarket vehicles, seeking to reduce staff time and increase returns. Find out their success stories and why they chose to make the switch.
Off-road regulations can be difficult to navigate. Typically, compliance dates for federal standards vary by engine horsepower, but on the state level they can vary by fleet size, too.
Truck OEMs across the board are offering fleet managers a solution for nearly every vocational need whether they’re in Atlanta or the Arctic Circle.
The Fleet Federation, a group formed by New York City’s 10 departments with the largest fleets, banded together to implement shared services and other cost-savings measures under the direction of a new fleet chief.
Fleets are conducting utilization studies to determine the right number of vehicles to use. To get buy-in from affected departments, they’re working to get employees and drivers to take ownership of the fleet reduction policy.
Even with all the buzz that surrounds hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and the numerous gaseous alternatives, OEMs are still betting on the benefits of the constantly improving internal combustion engine (ICE).
BMW has added to its diesel legacy with the 328d's 2.0L, four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel engine — a first for the U.S. market — which produces 180 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,750 rpm. When mated to the 8-speed automatic transmission, the combination achieves a 7-second 0-60 mph lapse time.
Direct labor can be summed up as time on task, or any time spent doing a specific task or repair. The work order is open, and as soon as the technician clocks in to perform preventive maintenance, for example, that counts as direct labor. The issue of monitoring and managing indirect labor costs is important because time is so important to fleet management.
The redesigned 2015 Chrysler 500 is slightly bigger, more advanced and radically restyled. With a host of mechanical and technological improvements, it has a realistic shot against midsize rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion.
The Toyota Tacoma was refreshed for 2014 to remain competitive in a pickup class that also includes the Nissan Frontier and Honda Ridgeline.
Today, it’s out with the Liberty and in with the 2014 Cherokee, a new compact crossover SUV built upon the same Chrysler/Fiat platform as the Dodge Dart and the redesigned Chrysler 200.
The truck's body is made of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy, which Ford says will not only reduce weight but also improve payload, towing, and fuel efficiency.
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