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Paul Clinton

Senior Web Editor

Paul is a seasoned digital journalist who has covered an array of fleet and automotive topics for Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, Mobile Electronics, Police Magazine, Work Truck, and other Bobit Business Media publications.

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Fleet Sales Sink in November

Commercial fleet sales saw weakness in November after several strong months that bucked the...

Sales of vehicles from nine manufacturers to commercial fleets fell 9.9% to 54,384 in November after enjoying several robust months of sales but remain the strongest fleet segment with an 8.7% increase year to date. Sales to rental and government fleets fell in November as well.

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Q&A: Manheim's Grace Huang Looks Ahead

Grace Huang (left), Manheim president, shared her thoughts on the future of remarketing with...

Manheim's president who oversees the inventory solutions unit offers thoughts on fleet mobility services, bringing artificial intelligence to inspections, and the company's diversification strategy.

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Toyota Appoints Fordiani to Lead Fleet Sales

Toyota Motor North America named Don Fordiani group manager for fleet sales in January.

Toyota Motor North America has named Don Fordiani group manager for fleet sales to replace Dave Depew, who retired earlier this year.

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GM Extends Chevrolet Impala Production

GM will continue production of its Chevrolet Impala midsize sedan (shown) and Cadillac CT6 until...

General Motors will continue building its Chevrolet Impala midsize sedan and Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan at the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant until January.

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Commercial Fleet Sales Increased 8.8% in 2018

Commercial fleet sales closed out the year 8.8% higher driven by trucks and SUVs.

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from eight manufactures increased 8.8% to 743,210 in 2018, even with a weaker December, on the strength of sales of trucks, SUVs, and vans that accounted for nearly nine units out of every 10 sold.

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Commercial Fleet Sales Increased 18% in November

For the year so far, sales to commercial fleets have increased 10.1% to 683,019.

In November, sales of vehicles to commercial fleets increased 18.2% to 60,967, while sales into daily rental increased 6.4% to 122,433. Sales to government agencies increased 4.6% to 20,386.

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Commercial Fleet Sales Increased 10.3% in October

Sales into the three fleet segments in October increased 6.8% to 2.29 million.

Commercial sales increased 10.3% in October, while sales to government agencies increased 1%. Sales into daily rental increased 0.2%.

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Hurricane Florence Closes N.C. Auctions

At least two auctions curtailed operations as Hurricane Florence moved through the the Carolinas.

Several North Carolina used vehicle auctions closed as a result of Hurricane Florence sweeping into the state, while others shifted to online sales or delayed on-site sales.

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Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 6.3% in July

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from nine manufacturers increased 6.3% in July.

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets increased 6.3%, while sales into daily rental increased 44.9%. Sales to government fleets increased 13%.

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Geotab Embraces Disruptive Technology Trends

Geotab's co-founder Colin Sutherland told attendees of Geotab Connect that the telematics...

Geotab's leaders have positioned the company to welcome technology mega-trends that will reshape the landscape for commercial telematics in the coming years such as connected vehicles, electrification, smart cities, and data-driven analysis, co-founder Colin Sutherland told attendees of Geotab Connect earlier this month.