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      <title>Fleet Hacks: Rethink the Job, Save the Template, Check the Data</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Your next Fleet Hack might be hiding in something you've been doing the same way for years.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As EV deployments move beyond pilot programs, charger reliability can directly affect vehicle readiness, driver productivity and route scheduling.]]></description>
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      <title>2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Adds e-POWER, Standard AWD</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:47:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fleet Meets: Amy McAdams</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this edition of Fleet Meets, Amy McAdams shares how an unexpected career move led to more than 15 years in fleet.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:20:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>From Driver Well-Being to EV Charging | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mental health belongs in the fleet safety conversation. This week, we’re looking at five ways fleets can support employee well-being before a crisis, plus Holman’s expansion in Mexico, new one-day Fleet Forward passes, and why EV charging demand is outpacing infrastructure growth.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:27:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Did Calstart Rebrand as Catalyst Mobility? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The newly renamed nonprofit will combine with Forth in 2027 as the clean transportation nonprofit expands its programs and presence beyond California.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Moventum Fleet Management Names Mark Iorillo Head of Sales</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iorillo brings nearly 20 years of fleet management and sales experience to the role, including previous positions at Element Fleet Management, CEI, Donlen and Ryder.]]></description>
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      <title>A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of a Fleet Upfit Facility</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Driverge takes fleet vehicles from pilot builds to production and shipping.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EV Charging Use Is Outpacing Infrastructure Growth</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ChargePoint’s 2026 Charging Forward Report points to rising charger use, higher-powered charging, commercial vehicle electrification, and energy-management technology. Here’s what fleets should know.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Economics of ADAS: Fewer Crashes, Higher Repair Costs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[IIHS data shows that crash-avoidance technology can increase individual repair costs while reducing overall losses. For fleets, downtime and calibration add another layer of cost.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-economics-of-adas-fewer-crashes-higher-repair-costs</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:05:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:14:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Holman Takes Full Ownership of ARIZA in Mexico</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:10:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nexar-Nauto Merger Aims to Give Fleets Better Safety Intelligence Through Larger Driving Dataset</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stefan Heck tells Automotive Fleet that combining more than 10 billion miles of driving history with Nexar's AI models will give fleets deeper insights into driver risk and roadway conditions than either company could provide independently.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nexar-nauto-merger-aims-to-give-fleets-better-safety-intelligence-through-larger-driving-dataset</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don&apos;t Wait for a Crisis: 5 Ways to Build Mental Health Into Your Fleet Safety Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Suicide Prevention Month, fleet and safety leaders have an opportunity to put mental health where it belongs: at the center of workplace safety.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:29:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fleet Has a Talent Pipeline Problem. What Comes Next? | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Where will fleet’s next generation of leaders come from? This week, we’re looking at the industry’s talent pipeline, what certification can add to a fleet career, how to build an award-worthy track record, and the return of Automotive Fleet’s Personal Use Survey.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:38:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>How AI Can Support Smarter Fleet Maintenance Decisions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AI can help fleets anticipate maintenance needs and make better decisions, but realizing its value starts with clean data, strong processes and measurable results.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-ai-can-support-smarter-fleet-maintenance-decisions</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Copart to Acquire ACV in $1.9 Billion Deal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The acquisition would expand Copart beyond its traditional salvage business into dealer-to-dealer wholesale remarketing while adding ACV’s vehicle data, inspection, and valuation technology.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:32:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Samsara Driver Perks Adds New Benefit for Corporate Fleet Drivers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The rewards program gives eligible professional drivers access to discounts from more than 50 brands while giving fleets another way to support recruitment, retention, and the driver experience.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/samsara-driver-perks-adds-new-benefit-for-corporate-fleet-drivers</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:28:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lauren Fletcher</dc:creator>
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      <title>EV Realty Names Henrik Holland President as Charging Platform Expands</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The former Prologis Mobility and Shell executive will help expand EV Realty’s truck charging business and move its power-first infrastructure model into autonomous vehicle depots and other fleet sectors.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ev-realty-names-henrik-holland-president-as-charging-platform-expands</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ev-realty-names-henrik-holland-president-as-charging-platform-expands</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:06:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">EVs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Autonomous Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Mercedes-Benz Introduces Electric GLC With Up to 350 Miles of Range</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The GLC 400 4MATIC Electric features an 800-volt architecture, 330-kW DC fast charging and a 94-kWh battery, along with Mercedes-Benz's new MB.OS operating system.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mercedes-benz-introduces-electric-glc-with-up-to-350-miles-of-range</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mercedes-benz-introduces-electric-glc-with-up-to-350-miles-of-range</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle debut</category>
      <category domain="tag">sustainability</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Smith System Launches Driver Risk Management Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleets have more driver data than ever, but identifying risky behavior doesn't necessarily correct it. Smith System's new Driver Risk Management program combines monitoring, training, and follow-up coaching to help fleets connect risk signals with driver intervention.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/smith-system-launches-driver-risk-management-program</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/smith-system-launches-driver-risk-management-program</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver behavior</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">training</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>How to Win a Fleet Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet award truism #2: Judges can only evaluate what is put in front of them. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/how-to-win-a-fleet-award</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/how-to-win-a-fleet-award</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:44:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
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      <title>Automotive Fleet Opens 2026 Personal Use Survey for Commercial Fleet Managers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Less than two weeks left! Commercial and corporate fleet managers are invited to share how their organizations handle company vehicle personal-use policies, charges, and driver eligibility.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/automotive-fleet-opens-2026-personal-use-survey</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/automotive-fleet-opens-2026-personal-use-survey</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">surveys</category>
      <category domain="tag">Personal Use Survey</category>
      <category domain="tag">Personal Use</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>Fleet Has a Talent Pipeline Problem, not a Talent Problem</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Where will the next generation of fleet leaders come from, and what does the industry need to do differently to find them? ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-has-a-talent-pipeline-problem-not-a-talent-problem</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-has-a-talent-pipeline-problem-not-a-talent-problem</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:34:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">workforce development</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>From AI Prompts to AI-Generated Safety Songs | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Can better prompts make AI more useful for fleet managers? This week, we’re breaking down smarter fleet analysis, an AI-assisted experiment that turned safety training into music, and what happened to fuel prices in August.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/from-ai-prompts-to-ai-generated-safety-songs-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/from-ai-prompts-to-ai-generated-safety-songs-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety education</category>
      <category domain="tag">fuel prices</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>Fleet Hacks: What Are You Still Doing Manually? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[From daily recaps to repeatable workflows, fleet professionals share how AI can cut through busywork while keeping human judgment at the center. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-hacks-what-are-you-still-doing-manually</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-hacks-what-are-you-still-doing-manually</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">productivity</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How One Fleet Manager Put a New Spin on Safety Training</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Joe Lewis turned a pre-trip inspection lesson into an AI-assisted song, then four safety albums. The experiment also revealed why human oversight matters when AI enters driver training.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-one-fleet-manager-put-a-new-spin-on-safety-training</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-one-fleet-manager-put-a-new-spin-on-safety-training</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:16:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety education</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver training</category>
      <category domain="tag">pre-trip inspections</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How to Write Better AI Prompts for Fleet Analysis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Include these six elements in your fleet prompts to generate more relevant analysis and accurate answers.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-to-write-better-ai-prompts-for-fleet-analysis</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-to-write-better-ai-prompts-for-fleet-analysis</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">predictive analysis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Spec&apos;ing</category>
      <category domain="tag">trends</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>How Camera Data Can Strengthen a Fleet’s Insurance Renewal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Insights from a commercial insurance carrier and a broker show how fleets can turn video telematic data, driver coaching, and improved claims results into a stronger case at insurance renewal.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/how-camera-data-can-strengthen-a-fleets-insurance-renewal</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/how-camera-data-can-strengthen-a-fleets-insurance-renewal</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/insurance_renewal_steftu.png"/>
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      <title>Vibe Coding: When Fleet Managers Become Software Builders</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Five fleet professionals — none with programming skills — discuss how they’re using AI to build fleet solutions in-house and in a fraction of the time. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/vibe-coding-when-fleet-managers-become-software-builders</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/vibe-coding-when-fleet-managers-become-software-builders</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">Apps</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management Software</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>2027 Ram ProMaster City Starts Under $40K</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ram is returning to the smaller commercial van market with a new ProMaster City aimed at delivery, service, trade, and passenger applications. Starting at $39,995 with destination, the 2027 van offers up to 2,000 pounds of towing capacity, more than 2,000 pounds of payload, and multiple cargo and passenger configurations. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-ram-promaster-city-starts-under-40k</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-ram-promaster-city-starts-under-40k</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">vans</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle purchasing</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle manufacturers</category>
      <category domain="tag">2027-MY</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ram ProMaster City</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>New Tariff Threats &amp; a Leadership Change at Wheels | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A new tariff threat is creating more uncertainty for fleet ordering, Wheels has named a new president, and we’re asking whether certification is really worth the investment.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-tariff-threats-a-leadership-change-at-wheels-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-tariff-threats-a-leadership-change-at-wheels-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Certification: What’s in It for the Fleet Manager? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[From smarter fleet decisions to stronger career credibility, certification can give fleet managers knowledge they may never gain inside a single operation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/certification-whats-in-it-for-the-fleet-manager</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/certification-whats-in-it-for-the-fleet-manager</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">professionalism</category>
      <category domain="tag">workforce development</category>
      <category domain="tag">Certifications</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Wheels Names Matthew Cole President</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cole brings more than 30 years of automotive and technology experience to the fleet management company, including leadership roles at Aptiv, Visteon and Johnson Controls.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/wheels-names-matthew-cole-president</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/wheels-names-matthew-cole-president</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">executive leadership team</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">Wheels</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>The Only Certainty with the New Tariff Threat Is Uncertainty</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Trump’s Canadian tariff threat will not move production overnight, but the uncertainty could influence ordering and pricing now. Longer term, forces beyond tariffs may determine which North American plants survive.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/the-only-certainty-with-the-new-tariff-threat-is-uncertainty</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/the-only-certainty-with-the-new-tariff-threat-is-uncertainty</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:46:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">tariffs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Production</category>
      <category domain="tag">China</category>
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      <title>Fleet Forward Conference Tackles Fleet Industry’s Growing Leadership Gap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This session will examine succession planning, knowledge transfer, and the skills the next generation of fleet leaders will need as veteran professionals leave the industry.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/what-fleets-want-ffc-panel-to-examine-the-future-of-the-fleet-oem-relationship</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/what-fleets-want-ffc-panel-to-examine-the-future-of-the-fleet-oem-relationship</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:07:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="tag">connected vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data-Driven Fleet Experience</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>AI is changing what fleet managers can build &amp; 849,000 vehicles recalled | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet managers are learning how to build their own AI-powered tools, Stellantis is recalling nearly 849,000 vehicles, and this year’s Fleet Manager of the Year finalists have been revealed. Additionally, we’re examining how to identify repairs that warrant a second look. Here’s what you need to know this week.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/ai-is-changing-what-fleet-managers-can-build-849000-vehicles-recalled-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/ai-is-changing-what-fleet-managers-can-build-849000-vehicles-recalled-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Recalls</category>
      <category domain="tag">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Geotab Study Finds $105M Opportunity in Reducing Fleet Idling</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A study of more than 2.6 million commercial vehicles found that targeting the worst-performing fleet vehicles could save 24.2 million gallons of fuel annually.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/geotab-study-finds-105m-opportunity-in-reducing-fleet-idling</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/geotab-study-finds-105m-opportunity-in-reducing-fleet-idling</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:51:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Fleet Meets: Eric Kilgore</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This edition of the Fleet Meets series features one of the industry's best leaders driving multi-market and national operations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-meets-eric-kilgore</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-meets-eric-kilgore</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">Spotlight Interviews</category>
      <category domain="tag">Acertus</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Finalists Announced </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Who are the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year finalists?  ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2026-fleet-manager-of-the-year-finalists-announced</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2026-fleet-manager-of-the-year-finalists-announced</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry recognition</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>Stellantis Recalls Nearly 849,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Issue</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Nearly 849,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles are affected by a software issue that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing. Stellantis plans to address the issue through an over-the-air software update.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/stellantis-recalls-nearly-849000-vehicles-for-rearview-camera-issue</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/stellantis-recalls-nearly-849000-vehicles-for-rearview-camera-issue</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">software</category>
      <category domain="tag">rearview cameras</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>John Rossant to Deliver Opening Keynote at 2026 Fleet Forward Conference</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The CoMotion founder will draw on developments across Europe, China, the Middle East, and other international markets to identify trends that could influence how U.S. fleets plan for the coming decade.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/john-rossant-to-deliver-opening-keynote-at-2026-fleet-forward-conference</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/john-rossant-to-deliver-opening-keynote-at-2026-fleet-forward-conference</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:57:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="tag">Keynote Speaker</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry trends</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Adds Upland, Trailhawk and Overland Trims</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2027 Grand Cherokee lineup adds new trim options, updated standard technology and a choice of V6 or turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-jeep-grand-cherokee-adds-upland-trailhawk-and-overland-trims</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-jeep-grand-cherokee-adds-upland-trailhawk-and-overland-trims</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:54:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Jeep Grand Cherokee</category>
      <category domain="tag">Jeep Cherokee</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How Can Fleet Managers Tell Which Repairs Require Closer Review?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleetio’s Brianna Perry demonstrates how Service Advisor evaluates maintenance requests, identifies pricing anomalies, and provides the context fleet managers need to focus their attention on potential problems.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-can-fleet-managers-tell-which-repairs-require-closer-review-v2</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-can-fleet-managers-tell-which-repairs-require-closer-review-v2</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle repairs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleetio</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>Why Roadside Assistance Belongs in a Fleet Risk Strategy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Roadside assistance is more than a tow. See how the right partner can protect drivers, uncover fleet trends, and strengthen your risk strategy.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/why-roadside-assistance-belongs-in-a-fleet-risk-strategy</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/why-roadside-assistance-belongs-in-a-fleet-risk-strategy</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:15:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lauren Fletcher</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Roadside Assistance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Towing</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>The Tools Are Smarter, but Are Your Fleet Strategies? | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From a fleet manager’s critical first 90 days to why more technology doesn’t automatically mean better safety, this week is all about turning tools into results. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/the-tools-are-smarter-but-are-your-fleet-strategies-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/the-tools-are-smarter-but-are-your-fleet-strategies-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Two-Track Telematics Strategy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With 20,000 vehicles and two fundamentally different driver populations, the Church faced a fleet management problem that a single telematics program couldn't solve. How it responded offers a replicable framework for any fleet where one size doesn't fit every driver.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/inside-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-two-track-telematics-strategy</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/inside-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-two-track-telematics-strategy</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Motorq</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle tracking/GPS</category>
      <category domain="tag">connected vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title> Beyond the Hype: How AI Can Make Fleets More Productive</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How can AI actually make fleets more efficient? ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/beyond-the-hype-how-ai-can-make-fleets-more-productive</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/beyond-the-hype-how-ai-can-make-fleets-more-productive</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:28:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">efficiency</category>
      <category domain="tag">productivity</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/City-of-Carlsbad_Thumbnail_s2x4yi.jpg"/>
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      <title>Merchants Fleet Reports 290M EV Miles as Fleets Navigate Changing Electrification Market</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From millions in operating savings to hundreds of millions of EV miles, Merchants Fleet’s latest report reveals what’s working and what’s changing in fleet electrification.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/merchants-fleet-reports-290m-ev-miles-as-fleets-navigate-changing-electrification-market</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/merchants-fleet-reports-290m-ev-miles-as-fleets-navigate-changing-electrification-market</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Jeanny Abraham</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">electrification</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">sustainability</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <title>Fleet Review: 2026 Outback Is More SUV, Still an Outback</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The redesigned Outback trades its station-wagon profile for a roomier, more conventional SUV shape while retaining the comfort and safety technology that give it fleet appeal.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/fleet-review-2026-outback-is-more-suv-still-an-outback</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/fleet-review-2026-outback-is-more-suv-still-an-outback</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">Subaru</category>
      <category domain="tag">Subaru Outback</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle review</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
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      <title>Why Reactive Fleet Management Is Becoming Too Expensive to Sustain</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Research highlights a growing need for proactive management strategies to address rising costs in fleet operations effectively.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/why-reactive-fleet-management-is-becoming-too-expensive-to-sustain</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/why-reactive-fleet-management-is-becoming-too-expensive-to-sustain</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:12:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleetio</category>
      <category domain="tag">Coast Pay</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Bobit Business Media</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Fleetio | Coast Pay</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>From Tactical to Strategic: A Fleet Manager&apos;s First 90 Days</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The first 90 days as a fleet manager can be daunting, and the role has changed a lot over the years. What's important now? ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/from-tactical-to-strategic-a-fleet-managers-first-90-days</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/from-tactical-to-strategic-a-fleet-managers-first-90-days</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">strategic planning</category>
      <category domain="tag">management advice</category>
      <category domain="category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
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      <title>What Your Fleet KPIs Aren’t Telling You</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tracking fleet metrics is only useful when the data leads to better decisions. This guide helps fleet leaders assess cost, utilization, and downtime more accurately, identify performance gaps, and prioritize the actions that can improve operational results.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/what-your-fleet-kpis-arent-telling-you</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/what-your-fleet-kpis-arent-telling-you</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Element Fleet Management</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Industry Stakeholders Explore Innovation at the WEX North America Mobility Summit</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What happened at WEX North America Mobility Summit? ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/industry-stakeholders-explore-innovation-at-the-wex-north-america-mobility-summit</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/industry-stakeholders-explore-innovation-at-the-wex-north-america-mobility-summit</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:01:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Wayne Parham</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">WEX</category>
      <category domain="category">Mobility</category>
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      <title>How to Build Custom Fleet Tools With AI and Vibe Coding [Webinar]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Automotive Fleet webinar explores how fleet managers are using AI and vibe coding to automate routine work and create simple operational tools without traditional programming skills.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/aug-25-webinar-build-custom-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/aug-25-webinar-build-custom-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:12:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">webinar</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>The Safest Fleets Aren’t the Ones with the Most Technology</title>
      <description><![CDATA[You’ve made the telematics investment. Here’s how to capture the other half of its value and build the safest fleet on the road.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-safest-fleets-arent-the-ones-with-the-most-technology</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-safest-fleets-arent-the-ones-with-the-most-technology</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety culture</category>
      <category domain="tag">tracking technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Fleet Industry Mourns the Passing of Donna Bibbo</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet leader Donna Bibbo passed away after a long battle with uterine cancer and a failing heart.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-industry-mourns-the-passing-of-donna-bibbo</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-industry-mourns-the-passing-of-donna-bibbo</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">deaths</category>
      <category domain="tag">Women in Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
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      <title>From a Major Ram Recall to Hands-On AI | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A massive Ram recall, new maintenance cost comparisons, the retirement of a longtime fleet industry leader, and hands-on AI are all making headlines. Here’s what fleet professionals need to know this week.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/from-a-major-ram-recall-to-hands-on-ai-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/from-a-major-ram-recall-to-hands-on-ai-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:51:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Dodge Ram</category>
      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How to Build the Perfect Pickup: A Master Plan for Choosing the Best Upfit Package</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The perfect pickup isn’t one-size-fits-all. Discover six steps for choosing the right upfit package, avoiding costly mistakes, and building a safer, more productive truck that supports your bottom line.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/how-to-build-the-perfect-pickup-a-master-plan-for-choosing-the-best-upfit-package</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/how-to-build-the-perfect-pickup-a-master-plan-for-choosing-the-best-upfit-package</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="content-type">webinars</category>
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      <title>Is Fleet Ready for Its New Disruptors?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three emerging leaders from a corporate fleet, public fleet, and the automotive supply chain will bring new ideas and a willingness to challenge industry norms to the Fleet Forward Conference stage.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/is-fleet-ready-for-its-new-disruptors-v2</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/is-fleet-ready-for-its-new-disruptors-v2</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:24:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry leaders</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="tag">Company Leadership</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 6.5% Through August 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Commercial fleet sales remained ahead of 2025 through August, although year-over-year growth slowed during the month following a stronger July.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/commercial-fleet-sales-rise-71-through-july-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/commercial-fleet-sales-rise-71-through-july-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:53:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Market Analysis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Purchasing</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Top 50 Executive Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It is that time of year again! Time for the 2026 list of the Top 50 Executive Fleets, presented by Automotive Fleet and Volvo as part of its annual Fleet 500. Download now to see this year's list of companies!]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/top-50-executive-fleets-v3</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/top-50-executive-fleets-v3</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:47:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">eBook: AF-Group A</category>
      <category domain="tag">Volvo</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet 500</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Executive</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Volvo Cars</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Hidden in Plain Sight: Fleet Compliance Risks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet compliance isn't just about having policies — it's about consistently enforcing them. This practical guide reveals six hidden compliance risks common in public sector and shared fleet operations and outlines proven strategies to improve visibility, accountability, and audit readiness]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/hidden-in-plain-sight-fleet-compliance-risks</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/hidden-in-plain-sight-fleet-compliance-risks</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:14:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">compliance</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Agile Fleet</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>How Conversational AI Can Make Fleet Tasks Easier for Drivers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[While most generative AI tools help fleet managers interpret data at their desks, Connex2X is applying voice interaction to tasks behind the wheel.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/can-conversational-ai-make-fleet-tasks-easier-for-drivers</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/can-conversational-ai-make-fleet-tasks-easier-for-drivers</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Inspections</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver-facing apps</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/connex2X_image_rp2d7u.png"/>
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      <title>How Element Uses AI to Streamline Fleet Maintenance Decisions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AI-powered decision support helps Element maintenance advisors reduce research time, improve repair consistency, and potentially speed vehicle uptime for fleet clients.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-element-uses-ai-to-streamline-fleet-maintenance-decisions</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-element-uses-ai-to-streamline-fleet-maintenance-decisions</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:38:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Untitled_design_65_zvqy1o.png"/>
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      <title>Personnel Update: BrickHouse GPS, PRO-VISION, Auto Driveaway, and Proaction</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out the latest must-know fleet personnel updates from the last couple of months. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/personnel-update-brickhouse-gps-pro-vision-auto-driveaway-and-proaction</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/personnel-update-brickhouse-gps-pro-vision-auto-driveaway-and-proaction</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Personnel</category>
      <category domain="tag">Leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Personnel_Roundup_for_July_xmbvkj.png"/>
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      <title>What Comes Next for Auto Driveaway? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Auto Driveaway feature called Arrive provides recipients with live location updates and ETAs during the final hour of a vehicle move, while fleet customers continue to have end-to-end shipment visibility through the company's customer portal.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/auto-driveaway-launches-arrive-tracking-feature-for-vehicle-pickup-and-delivery</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/auto-driveaway-launches-arrive-tracking-feature-for-vehicle-pickup-and-delivery</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Automotive Logistics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Auto Driveaway</category>
      <category domain="tag">tracking technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">visibility</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle tracking/GPS</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/20260806-Arrive-AF_jf3kfw.png"/>
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      <title>Martin Kuhn on the Future of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new president and CEO explains how Mike Albert Fleet Solutions plans to invest in technology, data, and people without losing the personal service fleet customers value.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/martin-kuhn-on-the-future-of-mike-albert-fleet-solutions</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/martin-kuhn-on-the-future-of-mike-albert-fleet-solutions</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:50:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lauren Fletcher</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Leasing</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mike Albert</category>
      <category domain="tag">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Interviewing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="category">Leasing</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/20260804-StateofthenIndustry-AF_ridcch.png"/>
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      <title>NETS Sets 2026 Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference for Indianapolis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Sept. 15–17 program will feature fleet benchmarking data, case studies, emerging technologies, and implementation strategies while running alongside the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nets-sets-2026-fleet-safety-benchmark-conference-for-indianapolis</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nets-sets-2026-fleet-safety-benchmark-conference-for-indianapolis</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">NETS</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Events</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data Analysis</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Untitled_design_64_xteqzf.png"/>
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      <title>Turning Fleet Payment Data into Executive Insights</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Does data alone drive results in operations?]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/turning-fleet-payment-data-into-executive-insights</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/turning-fleet-payment-data-into-executive-insights</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">operations</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">executive leadership team</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_5_2026_02_05_44_PM_dhwekx.png"/>
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      <title>Why Fleets Are Creating Dedicated Fleet Analyst Positions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Are fleet analyst positions the new norm? Listen here to find out.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/why-fleets-are-creating-dedicated-fleet-analyst-positions</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/why-fleets-are-creating-dedicated-fleet-analyst-positions</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">role of the fleet manager</category>
      <category domain="tag">trends</category>
      <category domain="tag">Analytics</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_31_2026_09_10_23_AM_czfpr2.png"/>
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      <title>Fleet Hacks: AI-Generated Posters, Fleet Sounding Boards, and Managing Your Time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new Fleet Hacks series highlights the seemingly small, simple ideas that save fleet managers time, money, and headaches.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-hacks-ai-generated-posters-fleet-sounding-boards-and-managing-your-time</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-hacks-ai-generated-posters-fleet-sounding-boards-and-managing-your-time</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:20:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">time management</category>
      <category domain="tag">cost savings</category>
      <category domain="tag">work-life balance</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Fleet_Hacks_1_ep8tau.jpg"/>
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      <title>Off-the-Job Crashes Account for 43% of Employers’ $61.7 Billion Crash Burden</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NETS quantifies costs dispersed across fleet, risk, HR, and other departments while providing new per-crash benchmarks for employers.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/off-the-job-crashes-account-for-43-of-employers-617-billion-crash-burden</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/off-the-job-crashes-account-for-43-of-employers-617-billion-crash-burden</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">NETS</category>
      <category domain="tag">Accident Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Crash Analysis</category>
      <category domain="tag">NHTSA</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/NETS_cost_of_crashes_oyp1ko.png"/>
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      <title>NAFA Announces 2026 Fleet Safety Symposium Education Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Register for NAFA’s Fleet Safety Symposium and save $200 on your Fleet Forward Conference registration.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nafa-announces-2026-fleet-safety-symposium-education-program</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nafa-announces-2026-fleet-safety-symposium-education-program</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety education</category>
      <category domain="tag">NAFA</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/200_off_registration_for_the_Fleet_Forward_Conference_vgxy7a.png"/>
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      <title>First Look at the Returning 2027 Ram ProMaster City </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ram ProMaster City returns for 2027 as a midsize cargo and passenger van with a 2,175-pound payload, 2,000-pound towing capacity, and more than 9 feet of cargo-floor length.  ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/first-look-at-the-returning-2027-ram-promaster-city</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/first-look-at-the-returning-2027-ram-promaster-city</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ram ProMaster City</category>
      <category domain="tag">Walkaround</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Stellantis_Ram-ProMaster-City-Preview_flz86p.jpg"/>
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      <title>Fleet Managers Take the Lead in Hands-On AI Workshop at FFC</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The fleet manager-led session will show how to use “vibe coding” to build practical fleet tools without a traditional programming background.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-managers-take-the-lead-in-hands-on-ai-workshop-at-ffc</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-managers-take-the-lead-in-hands-on-ai-workshop-at-ffc</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:41:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI Technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/FFC_Vibe_Code_AI_Workshop_1200x720_zy33fa.png"/>
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      <title>Beyond Fleet 500: What Registration Data Reveals About the Fleet Fuel Transition</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How does your fleet compare with others in your industry? Get an exclusive first look at the registration data behind the new Fleet 500, representing more than 1.5 million commercial vehicles across North America's largest private fleets. Attendees will receive a special discount code for their Fleet Forward Conference registration. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/beyond-fleet-500-what-the-data-really-says-about-commercial-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/beyond-fleet-500-what-the-data-really-says-about-commercial-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:58:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="content-type">webinars</category>
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      <title>For Fleet Managers: Build Fleet Tools with AI and Vibe Coding</title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/for-fleet-managers-build-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/for-fleet-managers-build-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:56:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="content-type">webinars</category>
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      <title>Ram Recalls More Than 1.27 Million 1500 Pickups for Seat Belt Anchor Issue</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The recall affects certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 pickups that may have improperly attached second-row seat belt buckle anchors.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-recalls-more-than-127-million-1500-pickups-for-seat-belt-anchor-issue</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-recalls-more-than-127-million-1500-pickups-for-seat-belt-anchor-issue</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:34:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">seat belts</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety inspections</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Untitled_design_8_ogfuez.png"/>
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      <title>New Fleet Data &amp; EV Charging Updates | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Commercial vehicle competition is heating up, the IRS made a rare mid-year mileage rate change, and EV charging just got easier. Here's what fleet professionals need to know this week.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-fleet-data-ev-charging-updates-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-fleet-data-ev-charging-updates-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:57:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tackling Rising Costs: Why Fleets are Turning to Embedded Telematics</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Embody the Spirit of Fleet?</title>
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      <title>The Latest Fleet Vehicle Updates You Need to Know | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What's new with fleet this week? We're getting to know the people behind the industry and the latest must-know vehicle updates.]]></description>
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      <title>AI Is the Trojan Horse</title>
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