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Photo of 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ courtesy of GM.
Photo of 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ courtesy of GM.
Sales of vehicles from nine manufacturers to government fleets increased 3% to 22,159 units in September, which helped somewhat reverse a yearlong trend of falling sales, according to Automotive Fleet data.
Trucks, vans, and SUVs provided a stout month with a 27% increase to 17,914 vehicles, while sales of passenger cars fell 39% to 8,051 units.
Year to date, sales to government fleets has fallen 5.7% to 190,839 units. Through September, the truck category has increased 6.6% to 133,177 units, while the car category has decreased 34.2% to 57,662 vehicles.
Government fleet sales rose from both January and February monthly totals, which were both under 20,000.
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Government fleet sales last month came in at 18,383 vehicles, falling 15.4% from 21,737 in February 2024.
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When vehicles become harder to acquire, fleet managers must balance keeping vehicles on the road longer while managing the escalating operating costs of older vehicles.
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The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Mack Defense a 12-month contract for the initial development of a new Medium Tactical Trucks (MTT) fleet.
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Government vehicle sales continue to rise into 2024 with both car and truck/SUV sales climbing between January and February of 2024, according to Bobit/Government Fleet sales data released March 2.
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Government Fleet asked the Big 3 how their operations have been in the weeks since the UAW strike ended, with new contracts ratified. Plus, automakers address concerns about vehicle delivery delays.
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Details on the contract, a look at upgrades and an improved up-armoring process in the next generation heavy-duty armored SUVs, and how the Department of State landed on GM Defense's product.
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For one municipal fleet, choosing purchasing over leasing was a smart, money-saving move.
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