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eNews Friday Edition Feb 3, 2012
Chrysler to Bring New Five-Passenger Fiat 500L to U.S. in 2013
AUBURN HILLS, MI - The automaker plans to show the new vehicle at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Read Full Story


Looking for the ‘Greatest’ Commercial Fleets
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet will be highlighting the best-managed commercial fleets in the U.S. in a "Great Fleets" article for the upcoming April issue. If you have a great fleet, share your input and get recognized by the industry! Read Full Story

AAA Fuel Report Shows Gas Prices Inching Up Despite Steady Oil Prices
WASHINGTON – A new report on gas and oil prices from AAA explains that although oil prices remain steady, around $100 per barrel, gasoline prices are moving up due to refinery shutdowns in the U.S. and Europe. Read Full Story



Early Bird Registration Discount Deadline Approaching
Register before February 13, 2012 and receive $100 off your 2012 Conference Pass.

Book Your Special Hotel Room Rate at Caesars Palace now!
All attendees staying in the conference block can take advantage of a special room rate and are automatically entered for a chance to WIN the hotel block raffle! Be sure to mention you are with the CAR Conference when booking your room.

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New Industry Coalition Forms to Support Efforts to Reduce Vehicle Weight
ANN ARBOR, MI -The group said its missions is to organize member efforts to find ways to reduce vehicle weight at the manufacturing level. Read Full Story

Report Addresses Ways to Maximize Productivity of Mobile Workers
REDWOOD SHORES, CA - Based on the iPass Mobile Workforce Survey results from August 2011 and November 2011, Dr. Carolyn Axtell assessed the effect of mobile work on the labor force and discussed ways companies can maximize its efficiency for their staff. Read Full Story

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Mercedes’ mbrace2 Offers Vehicle Data, Speed Alerts, and Geo Fences, Among Other Features
MONTVALE, NJ - The mbrace2 system features 3G network connectivity and enhanced integration with other vehicle networks, according to Mercedes. Read or Respond

Volvo V60 Gets Five-Star Safety Rating in Europe, S60 Gets Five Stars in U.S.
ROCKLEIGH, NJ - The Volvo V60 also received an award for the low-speed collision avoidance system called City Safety. Read or Respond


Chrysler Adds Shift at Belvidere, Ill., Plant to Produce Dart
BELVIDERE, IL - The company said it hasn’t run a third shift at that plant since March 2008, when there were 3,600 employees at the plant. Chrysler also stated the MSRP for the new Dart. Read Full Story

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Regulatory Activism Adding Administrative Burden to Truck Fleet Managers
Between 2001 and 2010, there were a record 38,000 new regulations published in the Federal Register. One sobering caveat is that these regulations do not include the even larger number of regulations introduced by state, county, and municipal governments, along with local regulatory agencies. Invariably, this multitude of regulations has impacted fleet management. Read or Respond
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