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eNews Tuesday Edition May 14, 2013

GM Details 2015 Chevrolet City Express Powertrain and Features
General Motors provided more details on its upcoming 2015 Chevrolet City Express cargo van, which the automaker is sourcing from Nissan. The vehicle will come in two trim levels, LS and LT, according to GM, and feature a 2.0L four-cylinder DOHC engine. Read Full Story

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Domestic Automakers Move Up in Strategic Vision's 2013 Total Quality Index
Strategic Vision’s 18th Total Quality Index study, which rates a number of different factors related to vehicle quality, found that domestic automakers have moved up on the list, with Ford in second place and General Motors in third (tied with Hyundai). Read Full Story

Gregorowicz’s Position as Roche Sourcing Manager Eliminated
As sourcing manager at Roche, Gregorowicz negotiated service level agreements for corporate vehicles, along with food and beverage for Dining Services. Read Full Story



Discounted Hotel Rates Secured for Fleet Safety Conference Attendees
A discounted rate has been secured for Fleet Safety Conference attendees and exhibitors at the headquarters hotel (the Renaissance Schaumburg). Book your room by Tuesday, June 4, to lock in your rate.

Risk Management Session Added to Heavy Duty Truck Track
“CSA and Risk” has just been added to Fleet Safety Conference’s Heavy Duty Truck track. This session will discuss the evolution of risk management in the face of FMCSA’s new CSA program. “CSA and Risk” will take place Wednesday, June 26, at 3:15pm.

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GE Capital Fleet Services Survey Says Maximizing Productivity is Top Concern for Truck Fleet Managers
GE Capital Fleet Services said in a recent survey report that 44 percent of truck fleet managers said maximizing productivity was their primary concern. Read Full Story

AFLA Webinar to Cover Ins and Outs of Electronic Titling
AFLA is offering a webinar for its members on the ins and outs of electronic titling. The webinar will be moderated by Mac Yandell, Director of Internal Operations, AmeriFleet Transportation. Read Full Story


How Do Your Personal Use Policies/Procedures Compare?
Automotive Fleet needs your input! How does your company handle personal use of company-provided vehicles?Automotive Fleet needs your input! How does your company handle personal use of company-provided vehicles? Read Full Story

Nominations Now Accepted for 2013 Fleet Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2013 Fleet Hall of Fame are now being accepted, and are due by Monday, June 3. Read Full Story


Blogs

Market Trends

The Emerging Trend of Simultaneous Remarketing on Multiple Online Platforms
When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later Read or Respond
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