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      <title>Is Your Grey Fleet Creating an Unmanaged Safety Risk?</title>
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      <title>Connected Fleets Face Growing Cyber Risks as Technological Landscape Grows</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As fleets adopt more connected vehicles, telematics, and AI-powered technologies, cyber threats are evolving just as quickly. From ransomware and cargo theft to vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems, here's what fleet managers need to know to stay ahead of the risks.]]></description>
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      <title>The Top 300 Commercial Fleets</title>
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      <title>Turning Fleet Payment Data into Executive Insights</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ramel Lindsay of U.S. Bank Voyager discusses how fleets can transform payment and transaction data into actionable intelligence to reduce costs, improve oversight, and support executive decision-making.]]></description>
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      <title>2027 Toyota Prius Receives Technology, Comfort Update</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The hybrid adds dual-zone climate control for 2027 while retaining its fifth-generation hybrid system and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mike Albert Fleet Solutions and Motorq will show how agentic AI can uncover maintenance, fuel, and utilization savings buried across disconnected fleet data.]]></description>
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      <title>What Separates Great Fleet Managers From Everyone Else?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What do Visionary candidates with fewer than 10 years of experience have in common with Hall of Fame nominees with a lifetime under their belts? ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <title>Voting Opens for 2026 Fleet Hall of Fame</title>
      <description><![CDATA[See the nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame and select your choice for this year's class!  ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>Why the IRS Raised Its Mileage Rate in the Middle of 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fuel-price volatility drove the rare increase to 76 cents per mile, the fifth midyear adjustment since 2000.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:42:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Adds Digital Displays, Technology Updates</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Compact hatchback receives larger standard displays, new wheel and color options, and continues with a 169-hp four-cylinder engine.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How Better Visibility Cut Speeding Violations by 48%</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet leaders don't need more data, they need clearer visibility into what the data is saying. This case study explores how one utility replaced speeding-event counts with a single metric — miles driven in violation — to strengthen safety and significantly reduce speeding violations.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Top 50 Green Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The List Is in: The Top 50 Green Fleets]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Operation Safe Driver Week: Why the Industry&apos;s Oldest Safety Campaign Still Matters to Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A look at how a 2007 enforcement initiative became one of the most consequential weeks on the fleet safety calendar, and what it means for your drivers in 2026.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>7 Fleet Professionals Named Finalists for the 2026 Fleet Visionary Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Meet the 2026 nominees for the Fleet Visionary Award.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>Teletrac Navman Begins Next Chapter as Standalone Private Company</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What's new with Teletrac Navman and its new owner? ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Your Local Dealer Knows More Than You Think</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Your local dealer can provide an information advantage that extends well beyond courtesy deliveries.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <title>9 Fleet Leaders Nominated for the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Meet the nine finalists for the 2026 Fleet Manager of the Year Award. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>July Fuel Update: Prices Jump for the First Time in Two Months</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses, so do the gas prices. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:54:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>Why Fleets Are Creating Dedicated Fleet Analyst Positions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Telematics, AI, EVs, and connected technologies are generating more fleet data than traditional teams can effectively manage. Reed Jackson explains why dedicated fleet analytics roles are emerging to turn that information into better operational decisions.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/why-fleets-are-creating-dedicated-fleet-analyst-positions</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data Analytics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Connected Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title>Fleet Meets: Austin Schutte</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are some industry insights, personal touches, and words of advice from the CEO and Founder of Anew Solutions. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-meets-austin-schutte</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-meets-austin-schutte</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">management advice</category>
      <category domain="tag">startup</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>First Look: Slate Auto&apos;s Electric Fleet Pickup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Could an affordable, modular EV pickup make electrification more practical for fleets?]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/first-look-slate-autos-electric-fleet-pickup</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/first-look-slate-autos-electric-fleet-pickup</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">electrification</category>
      <category domain="tag">Slate Auto</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <title>Soap Box Derby Challenge: What’s Powering Team Brown</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The car is coming together, the students are solving real build problems, and the fleet industry is helping push Team Brown toward the starting line.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/soap-box-derby-challenge-whats-powering-team-brown</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/soap-box-derby-challenge-whats-powering-team-brown</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Team_Brown_Thumbnail_July_xmz0x9.png"/>
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      <title>Subaru Announces Pricing for 2027 Subaru Uncharted</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Subaru has announced pricing for the 2027 Uncharted EV, which returns with no price increase, an estimated range of more than 300 miles, and a starting MSRP of $34,995.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/subaru-announces-pricing-for-2027-subaru-uncharted</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/subaru-announces-pricing-for-2027-subaru-uncharted</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:47:14 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">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle debut</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Subaru</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Fleet Forward Conference to Debut First Registration-Based Analysis of Largest Commercial Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The session will deliver an exclusive first look at registration data covering more than 1.5 million commercial vehicles, offering one of the industry's most detailed views of the private fleet market.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-forward-conference-to-debut-first-registration-based-analysis-of-largest-commercial-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/fleet-forward-conference-to-debut-first-registration-based-analysis-of-largest-commercial-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:37 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">Fleet 500</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Registrations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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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>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nexar-nauto-merger-aims-to-give-fleets-better-safety-intelligence-through-larger-driving-dataset</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Untitled_design_26_gtfotl.png"/>
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      <title>What Should We Make of the Fiat Topolino?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This atypical low-speed vehicle is coming to the U.S. It's smaller than a Smart Fortwo and starts at $13,995. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/what-should-we-make-of-the-fiat-topolino</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/what-should-we-make-of-the-fiat-topolino</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:58:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Micromobility</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fiat</category>
      <category domain="tag">Battery-Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>USPS, Zipcar, DPD UK, and Others Named Winners of The Optimizers Awards 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS, Zipcar, DPD UK, and other fleet organizations were recognized in the 2026 Optimizers Awards for initiatives involving route optimization, automation, AI, and fleet utilization.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/usps-zipcar-dpd-uk-and-others-named-winners-of-the-optimizers-awards-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/usps-zipcar-dpd-uk-and-others-named-winners-of-the-optimizers-awards-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry recognition</category>
      <category domain="tag">route optimization</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="category">Mobility</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/PR_-_The_Winners_qpjhr1.png"/>
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      <title>Manheim Index Shows Used-Vehicle Wholesale Prices Up 2.1% in June</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The market is seeing stronger appreciation in older used vehicles this year, and the most affordable segments have been among the year’s best performers. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/manheim-index-shows-used-vehicle-wholesale-prices-up-21-in-june</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/manheim-index-shows-used-vehicle-wholesale-prices-up-21-in-june</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Wholesale Values</category>
      <category domain="tag">Wholesale Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Values</category>
      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Prices</category>
      <category domain="tag">Manheim Index</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/June-Market-Classes_llanhm.png"/>
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      <title>Commercial Fleet Sales Contribute To June, YTD Gains</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The fleet sector has boosted its vehicle purchases at a reliable pace in the first half of this year compared with 1H 2025.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/commercial-fleet-sales-contribute-to-june-ytd-gains</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/commercial-fleet-sales-contribute-to-june-ytd-gains</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:58:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet acquisition</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle purchasing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Commercial Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Government Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/AF_commercial_fleet_sales_June_2026_hg8k6u.png"/>
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      <title>Deleting Driver Data Is No Longer Enough in Connected Vehicles</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A factory reset may erase what's stored inside a vehicle, but it doesn't always end a former driver's digital connection. Here's how fleets can make digital offboarding part of every vehicle transition to reduce privacy, security, and compliance risks.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/deleting-driver-data-is-no-longer-enough-in-connected-vehicles</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/deleting-driver-data-is-no-longer-enough-in-connected-vehicles</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">security</category>
      <category domain="tag">compliance</category>
      <category domain="tag">privacy</category>
      <category domain="tag">Privacy4Cars</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title>Registration Opens for 2026 Fleet Forward Conference</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Held on the East Coast for the first time, the Washington, D.C.-area event features expert-led education, a new IIHS Crash Test Experience, and collocation with the NAFA’s Fleet Safety Symposium.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/registration-opens-for-2026-fleet-forward-conference</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/registration-opens-for-2026-fleet-forward-conference</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:57:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Copy_of_FFC_News_Item_Canva_Template_2026_1_Speaker_3_ycpwav.png"/>
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      <title>What Fleet Managers Really Want From Vendors</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From customer service frustrations and technology breakdowns to RFQs, change management, and the growing impact of turnover across the industry, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real operational challenges fleet managers are navigating every day.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/what-fleet-managers-really-want-from-vendors</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/what-fleet-managers-really-want-from-vendors</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:22:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">vendor contract</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet challenges</category>
      <category domain="tag">customer service</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Fleet Safety Masterclass: Industry Leaders on Storytelling, Strategy &amp; Innovation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this special masterclass episode, industry leaders break down what it really takes to build safer fleets in today’s increasingly distracted and data-driven world.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/fleet-safety-masterclass-industry-leaders-on-storytelling-strategy-innovation</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/fleet-safety-masterclass-industry-leaders-on-storytelling-strategy-innovation</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry leaders</category>
      <category domain="tag">strategic planning</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>From Silos to Solutions: Relationship Management for Safer Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From telematics adoption and driver accountability to policy consistency and risk mitigation, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build a safer fleet culture without slowing business down. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/from-silos-to-solutions-relationship-management-for-safer-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/from-silos-to-solutions-relationship-management-for-safer-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:10:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety culture</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/FFP_Episode_11_Thumbnail_fqhnun.png"/>
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      <title>Integrating Legacy Fleet Systems and Historical Data</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, we bring together fleet and technology leaders to unpack the realities of data integration, system migrations, and the evolving role of AI in fleet management.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/integrating-legacy-fleet-systems-and-historical-data</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/integrating-legacy-fleet-systems-and-historical-data</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>From Resistance to Results: Change Management Strategies for Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From new technologies and safety programs to evolving regulations, fleets are under constant pressure to adapt. But as Dr. Betz explains, success isn’t about the system you implement—it’s about whether your people actually use it. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/from-resistance-to-results-change-management-strategies-for-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/from-resistance-to-results-change-management-strategies-for-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:01:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">workplace issues</category>
      <category domain="tag">management</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>How to Upfit, Equip, and Accessorize EVs for Work</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From payload constraints and range tradeoffs to safety considerations and rising upfront costs, this conversation breaks down the realities of upfitting electric work trucks and vans.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/the-to-upfit-equip-and-accessorize-evs-for-work</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/the-to-upfit-equip-and-accessorize-evs-for-work</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:56:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Upfitting</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">vans</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="category">Upfitting</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/FFP_Episode_8_Thumbnail_rfjzli.png"/>
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      <title>Where We&apos;re Headed: A Practical Look at AI in Fleet </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how AI is actually being deployed in fleets, not just marketed, including practical use cases and emerging risks. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/where-were-headed-a-practical-look-at-ai-in-fleet</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/where-were-headed-a-practical-look-at-ai-in-fleet</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <bbm:companyName>AT&amp;T Business</bbm:companyName>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/FFP_Episode_7_Thumbnail_v8srp8.png"/>
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      <title>IIHS Launches First Commercial Vehicle Safety Evaluations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun evaluating heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans for driver protection. Which models earned top marks?]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/iihs-launches-first-commercial-vehicle-safety-evaluations</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/iihs-launches-first-commercial-vehicle-safety-evaluations</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Untitled_design_23_rqtvar.png"/>
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      <title>How AI Can Help Fleet Managers Build Their Own Solutions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Syneos Health Fleet Manager Kristin Leary is exploring how AI-powered development tools, telematics data, and predictive analytics could help fleets solve operational challenges without waiting for a vendor roadmap.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-ai-can-help-fleet-managers-build-their-own-solutions-v2</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-ai-can-help-fleet-managers-build-their-own-solutions-v2</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:52:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">predictive analysis</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Syneos-Health_GEOTAB-Connect-2026_Full-Interview_dj0nfb.jpg"/>
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      <title>How Coca-Cola United Protects Its Fleet from Growing Legal Risk</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Growing legal exposure can put fleets at risk. Here's one company's approach.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-coca-cola-united-protects-its-fleet-from-growing-legal-risk</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-coca-cola-united-protects-its-fleet-from-growing-legal-risk</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:01:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">legal issues</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>How Fleets Are Using Cameras to Manage Risk, Claims, and Insurance</title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/how-fleets-are-using-cameras-to-manage-risk-claims-and-insurance</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/how-fleets-are-using-cameras-to-manage-risk-claims-and-insurance</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:36:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <bbm:companyName>GPS Insight</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>‘Mike Just Gives Cars to People’ — And Other Misconceptions Fleet Managers Need to Fix</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Most organizations misunderstand fleet. The best managers make sure that doesn’t happen.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/mike-just-gives-cars-to-people-and-other-misconceptions-fleet-managers-need-to-fix</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/mike-just-gives-cars-to-people-and-other-misconceptions-fleet-managers-need-to-fix</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet in Focus</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet procurement</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">management training</category>
      <category domain="category">State of the Fleet Industry</category>
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      <title>Reducing Risk by Eliminating Phone Use Behind the Wheel</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hosted with the cofounder of Lifesaver Mobile, this episode addresses phone use behind the wheel and how to design a driving environment that actually helps prevents accidents. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/reducing-risk-by-eliminating-phone-use-behind-the-wheel</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/reducing-risk-by-eliminating-phone-use-behind-the-wheel</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics solution</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver behavior</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">distracted driving</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-managers-think-they-understand-their-costs-the-data-says-otherwise</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fleet-managers-think-they-understand-their-costs-the-data-says-otherwise</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:08:34 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>Merchants Fleet Expands Maintenance Network with Pep Boys</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Merchants Fleet has expanded its relationship with Pep Boys, increasing the service provider's role within its national maintenance network. The move is intended to enhance maintenance coordination and support commercial fleets through Pep Boys' nationwide footprint.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/merchants-fleet-expands-maintenance-network-with-pep-boys</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/merchants-fleet-expands-maintenance-network-with-pep-boys</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:21:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">expansion</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit to Explore Fleet Fuels, Infrastructure, and Transportation Innovation </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleet Forward Conference expands collaboration with Clean Cities organizations as part of a broader effort to connect fleet leaders with emerging transportation technologies and strategies. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mid-atlantic-advanced-transportation-summit-to-explore-fleet-fuels-infrastructure-and-transportation-innovation</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mid-atlantic-advanced-transportation-summit-to-explore-fleet-fuels-infrastructure-and-transportation-innovation</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">infrastructure</category>
      <category domain="tag">summit</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-Time Prevention (Part 2 of 2)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Part Two: Commercial auto remains one of the most challenging and costly lines of coverage for fleet operators and insurers alike. Continue learning more about how to effectively address these issues from Onur Aksan, Enterprise Business Development Executive, Geotab]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/cameras-safety-and-insurance-from-reactive-claims-to-real-time-prevention-v2</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/cameras-safety-and-insurance-from-reactive-claims-to-real-time-prevention-v2</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Geotab</category>
      <category domain="tag">AFLA</category>
      <category domain="tag">video surveillance</category>
      <category domain="tag">insurance costs</category>
      <category domain="tag">prevention</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Auto Insurance Claims</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Global Fleet</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Geotab (AFLA)</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>America&apos;s 250th Birthday: Vehicles That Kept the Country Moving Over the Years</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Automotive Fleet looks back at 11 vehicles that helped shape commercial transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/photo-galleries/americas-250th-birthday-10-vehicles-that-kept-the-country-moving-over-the-years</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/photo-galleries/americas-250th-birthday-10-vehicles-that-kept-the-country-moving-over-the-years</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:29:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">photo-galleries</category>
      <category domain="tag">America&apos;s 250th Anniversary</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">year in review</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>100% Fleet Uptime? Here&apos;s Stellantis&apos; Strategy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Keeping commercial vehicles on the road is becoming just as important as getting them into service. Stellantis’ U.S. fleet chief Michael Ferreira shares how connected technology and AI are changing the way fleets manage uptime. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/100-fleet-uptime-heres-stellantis-strategy</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/100-fleet-uptime-heres-stellantis-strategy</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">connected vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Automotive Fleet</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_29_2026_09_40_39_AM_e3sg2x.png"/>
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      <title>Bob Adamsky on Fuel Volatility: &quot;Don&apos;t Panic, Have a Plan.&quot;</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to up and down fuel prices, Adamsky has a message for fleets: “Don’t panic.” ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/bob-adamsky-on-fuel-volatility-dont-panic-have-a-plan</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/bob-adamsky-on-fuel-volatility-dont-panic-have-a-plan</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Fuel</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_29_2026_09_57_23_AM_yftfvg.png"/>
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      <title>How Fleets Can Gain Control of Non-Fuel Spend</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fuel often gets the spotlight, but non-fuel expenses can have a major impact on fleet costs. Ramel Lindsay of U.S. Bank Voyager discusses how fleets can gain better visibility and control over these often-overlooked expenditures. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-fleets-can-gain-control-of-non-fuel-spend</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/how-fleets-can-gain-control-of-non-fuel-spend</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:58:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fuel</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
      <bbm:companyName>U.S. Bank Voyager</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Can AI Really Make Fleet Drivers Safer? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Chris Brown and Wheels rep David Glines discuss how AI is reshaping safety for fleet drivers. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/can-ai-really-make-fleet-drivers-safer</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/can-ai-really-make-fleet-drivers-safer</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:50:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>New Trucks, AI &amp; Summer Downtime | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From new truck updates to AI-powered driver coaching and summer maintenance tips, this week's fleet headlines are all about keeping things moving.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-trucks-ai-summer-downtime-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/new-trucks-ai-summer-downtime-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
      <category domain="tag">Chevrolet</category>
      <category domain="tag">Nissan</category>
      <category domain="tag">Driver Coaching</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>Mike Albert Fleet Solutions Names Marty Kuhn CEO, First from Outside the Family</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kuhn has a theory of what sets the company apart from larger FMCs: depth of partnership over breadth of volume.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mike-albert-fleet-solutions-names-marty-kuhn-ceo-first-from-outside-the-family</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/mike-albert-fleet-solutions-names-marty-kuhn-ceo-first-from-outside-the-family</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Leasing</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">innovation</category>
      <category domain="tag">family businesses</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">executive leadership team</category>
      <category domain="tag">strategic planning</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mike Albert Fleet Solutions</category>
      <category domain="category">Leasing</category>
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      <title>GMC Previews Redesigned 2027 Sierra 1500 with New V8 Engines, Expanded Technology</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The next-generation Sierra arrives later this year with new powertrains, a fully redesigned cabin, and trims aimed at the premium end of the full-size pickup segment.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/gmc-previews-redesigned-2027-sierra-1500-with-new-v8-engines-expanded-technology</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/gmc-previews-redesigned-2027-sierra-1500-with-new-v8-engines-expanded-technology</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Untitled_design_21_gpkva8.png"/>
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      <title>Driving Performance Across Trade Fleets: Upfit Standardization Strategies &amp; Best Practices</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out the best upfitting strategies and practices for trade fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/driving-performance-across-trade-fleets-upfit-standardization-strategies-best-practices</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/driving-performance-across-trade-fleets-upfit-standardization-strategies-best-practices</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Upfitting</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">upgrades</category>
      <category domain="category">Upfitting</category>
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      <title>Slate Debuts Colorful, Unique EV Models</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent media and client event, studded with electric vehicles dressed up on platforms, planted a new position for the manufacturer in the wider EV market. Fleets will find cost-saving advantages.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/photo-galleries/slate-debuts-colorful-unique-ev-models</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/photo-galleries/slate-debuts-colorful-unique-ev-models</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">photo-galleries</category>
      <category domain="tag">Light-Duty Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Pickup Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">Slate Auto</category>
      <category domain="tag">Custom Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle debut</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>How 5-Second Telematics Data Is Changing Fleet Safety</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This episode connects with Steve Santostasi of Ford Pro and covers how a few seconds of data can make a difference in fleet safety.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-5-second-telematics-data-is-changing-fleet-safety</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-5-second-telematics-data-is-changing-fleet-safety</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:39:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">tracking technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Element, Waymo Partner on Autonomous Fleet Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The multi-year agreement will support fleet management services for Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing operations, beginning in San Diego.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/element-waymo-partner-on-autonomous-fleet-operations</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/element-waymo-partner-on-autonomous-fleet-operations</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:02:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">ride-hailing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Waymo</category>
      <category domain="tag">Element Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/The_Waymo_Element_Partnership_lanmgm.png"/>
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      <title>Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Switchable Model Aims For Light-Duty Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Everything about this EV is counterintuitive and understated, making it stand out from the crowd. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/slate-electric-suv-pickup-switchable-model-aims-for-light-duty-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/slate-electric-suv-pickup-switchable-model-aims-for-light-duty-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:04:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Slate Auto</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle manufacturers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric SUVs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Pickup Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle debut</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Polestar Barred from U.S. Market Under Connected Vehicle Rule</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The automaker loses its authorization to sell new vehicles in the U.S., starting with the 2027 model year. Polestar owners will retain access to the brand's service network. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/polestar-barred-from-us-market-under-connected-vehicle-rule</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/polestar-barred-from-us-market-under-connected-vehicle-rule</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:51:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
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      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Fuel is Just the Start: How Middle East Tensions are Driving Up Fleet Maintenance Costs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Middle East conflict is doing more than pushing up fuel prices. It’s also raising the cost of key maintenance products your fleet depends on, from motor oil to tires to windshield wipers. Here’s what you need to know about this budget-busting situation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fuel-is-just-the-start-how-middle-east-tensions-are-driving-up-fleet-maintenance-costs</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/fuel-is-just-the-start-how-middle-east-tensions-are-driving-up-fleet-maintenance-costs</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Fuel</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Iran</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
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      <title>Waymo vs. Tesla Robotaxi: Side-by-Side Ride-Hailing Test Highlights Different Approaches to Autonomy </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Video comparison in Austin contrasts traditional Uber service with autonomous offerings from Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/waymo-vs-tesla-robotaxi-side-by-side-ride-hailing-test-highlights-different-approaches-to-autonomy</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/waymo-vs-tesla-robotaxi-side-by-side-ride-hailing-test-highlights-different-approaches-to-autonomy</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:07:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle comparison</category>
      <category domain="tag">ride-hailing</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">robotaxis</category>
      <category domain="tag">ridesharing</category>
      <category domain="tag">self-driving vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title>Paying for a Fire Hose, Drinking from a Garden Hose: Getting the Full Value of Your Telematics</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Why fleets struggle to turn telematics data into real-world results and how to fix it.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/paying-for-a-fire-hose-drinking-from-a-garden-hose-getting-the-full-value-of-your-telematics</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/paying-for-a-fire-hose-drinking-from-a-garden-hose-getting-the-full-value-of-your-telematics</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">data collection</category>
      <category domain="tag">tracking technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title>From Planning to Powering: Fleet Electrification Strategies That Work</title>
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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/from-planning-to-powering-fleet-electrification-strategies-that-work</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/from-planning-to-powering-fleet-electrification-strategies-that-work</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:59:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <bbm:companyName>Blink Charging</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>June Fuel Update: Prices Fall Below $4</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Drivers are finally getting some relief at the pump. The national average gas price has dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, with prices falling in 47 states as oil markets react to developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/june-fuel-update-prices-continue-to-fall</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/june-fuel-update-prices-continue-to-fall</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:24:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">summer fuel prices</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
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      <title>2027 Nissan Frontier Adds Sport Edition Package, New Features</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sport Edition joins the lineup with PRO-4X-inspired styling and off-road-oriented equipment; Frontier starts at $32,490.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-nissan-frontier-adds-sport-edition-package-new-features</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-nissan-frontier-adds-sport-edition-package-new-features</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:01:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">Nissan</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>The Two Biggest Summer Downtime Threats for Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A conversation with a maintenance expert reveals the two most common summer maintenance pains and how to prevent them. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-two-biggest-summer-downtime-threats-for-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-two-biggest-summer-downtime-threats-for-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">maintenance</category>
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      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>Inspiration Mobility Acquires Key Electrada Assets </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Inspiration Mobility Group has acquired select assets of Electrada, adding the fleet electrification provider's team, technology, and charging infrastructure development capabilities to its energy management business.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/inspiration-mobility-acquires-key-electrada-assets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/inspiration-mobility-acquires-key-electrada-assets</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <category domain="tag">infrastructure</category>
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      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">Sustainability</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <title>Chevrolet Brings Duramax Diesel to Work Truck Trim in Next-Generation 2027 Silverado 1500</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2027 Silverado 1500 adds Duramax diesel availability to the Work Truck trim, introduces two new V-8 engines, and standardizes a 16.3-inch center display across all trims. Pricing and specifications are pending.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/chevrolet-brings-duramax-diesel-to-work-truck-trim-in-next-generation-2027-silverado-1500</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/chevrolet-brings-duramax-diesel-to-work-truck-trim-in-next-generation-2027-silverado-1500</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">GM Fleet</category>
      <category domain="tag">trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle debut</category>
      <category domain="tag">engines</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">Chevrolet Silverado 1500</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/2027_Silverado_Hero_onmec6.png"/>
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      <title>Managing Road Risk at Scale: Why Fleet Safety Needs a Data-Driven Framework</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Insights from the FIA Road and Driver Safety Indexes reveal how to manage road risk on a larger scale.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/managing-road-risk-at-scale-why-fleet-safety-needs-a-data-driven-framework</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/managing-road-risk-at-scale-why-fleet-safety-needs-a-data-driven-framework</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">research and trends</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Recalls, Recognition, and Ram&apos;s Big Return | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This week's fleet headlines highlight a mix of industry leadership and an important safety reminder for fleet professionals.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/why-fleet-management-looks-different-in-2026-af-news-recap-v2</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/why-fleet-management-looks-different-in-2026-af-news-recap-v2</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:24:00 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">Leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">NAFA</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Used Vehicle Prices Climb Higher As Sales Pace Slows</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The higher prices at used retail reflect strong wholesale values earlier in the spring, particularly for older, more affordable vehicles.

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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/used-vehicle-prices-climb-higher-as-sales-pace-slows</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/used-vehicle-prices-climb-higher-as-sales-pace-slows</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:34:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Prices</category>
      <category domain="tag">CPO</category>
      <category domain="tag">inventory</category>
      <category domain="tag">Days Supply</category>
      <category domain="tag">OEMs</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
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      <title> Earley, Mossing Named to NAFA&apos;s 2026 Class of Fellows</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The honor recognizes five outstanding professionals whose leadership, service and contributions have made a significant impact on NAFA and the fleet management profession.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/earley-mossing-named-to-nafas-2026-class-of-fellows</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/earley-mossing-named-to-nafas-2026-class-of-fellows</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <category domain="tag">NAFA</category>
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      <title>Stellantis Recalls 1.3 Million Jeep Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models worldwide over a fire risk linked to power steering pump wiring.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/stellantis-recalls-13-million-jeep-vehicles-worldwide-over-fire-risk</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/stellantis-recalls-13-million-jeep-vehicles-worldwide-over-fire-risk</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle manufacturers</category>
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      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Coaching Is Not Training, Even When AI Is Doing It</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AI-powered safety platforms can detect risky behaviors and deliver immediate feedback. But effective driver development still requires a foundation of training followed by coaching that reinforces those skills.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/coaching-is-not-training-even-when-ai-is-doing-it</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/coaching-is-not-training-even-when-ai-is-doing-it</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:36:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
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      <category domain="tag">workforce development</category>
      <category domain="tag">training</category>
      <category domain="tag">Driver Risk Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Ram Previews ProMaster City, Updates Fleet Vehicle Lineup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The return of the small van headlined enhancements across the ProMaster, Chassis Cab, Heavy Duty, and Ram 1500 lineup, along with a preview of future Ram products.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-previews-promaster-city-updates-fleet-vehicle-lineup</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-previews-promaster-city-updates-fleet-vehicle-lineup</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:59:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">1-Ton Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">1/2-Ton Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">3/4-Ton Trucks</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Cargo Vans</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Ram ProMaster City</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ram 1500</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ram 2500</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How Emotions Behind the Wheel Can Affect Fleet Safety</title>
      <description><![CDATA[During National Safety Month, fleets are encouraged to look beyond distracted driving and recognize how stress, fatigue, and emotional well-being influence driver performance and crash risk.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-emotions-behind-the-wheel-can-affect-fleet-safety</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-emotions-behind-the-wheel-can-affect-fleet-safety</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Judie Nuskey</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
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      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>The Next Fleet War Won&apos;t Be Won on Specs Alone</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 Stellantis Pro One Fleet Preview was less about vehicles and more about what happens after you buy them.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/the-next-fleet-war-wont-be-won-on-specs-alone</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/the-next-fleet-war-wont-be-won-on-specs-alone</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">vehicle purchasing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Previews</category>
      <category domain="tag">connectivity</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI Technology</category>
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      <title>How to Manage Conflict for Your Fleet Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Conflict management is becoming a core leadership skill. Here are five strategies fleet leaders should know.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-to-manage-conflict-for-your-fleet-operations</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/how-to-manage-conflict-for-your-fleet-operations</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">AP Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">workplace issues</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>Wholesale Used Vehicle Market Sustains Moderate Rise In Values, Prices </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Trends continue to normalize after a strong start to the year, as consumers contend with higher gas prices in the coming summer months.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/wholesale-used-vehicle-market-sustains-moderate-rise-in-values-prices</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:46:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Future of Fleet is Closer Than You Think | AF News Recap</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations Open for 2026 Fleet Safety Award</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:33:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Commercial Fleet Sales Still Lead Sectors Despite May Mini Dip</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Building Smarter Cybersecurity Policies for Fleet Operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:27:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stellantis Pro One Unveils 2030 Strategy: 11 New Models, Autonomous Concept, and Uptime-as-a-Service </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The commercial vehicle division sets ambitious targets, including 30% volume growth and a push toward 100% vehicle uptime through a new ecosystem services platform. ]]></description>
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      <title>Ford Pro Expands 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty to Additional Commercial Vehicles</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Beginning with the 2027 model year, Ford Pro will extend its 5-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty to a broader range of commercial vehicles, including several SUVs, pickups, and EVs purchased by eligible fleet customers.]]></description>
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      <title>Why Fleet Management Looks Different in 2026 | AF News Recap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here’s how rebranding, data strategy, and decades of industry evolution are reshaping fleet leadership.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/why-fleet-management-looks-different-in-2026-af-news-recap</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>Turning Connected Vehicle Data Into Decisions That Matter</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-time Prevention</title>
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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/cameras-safety-and-insurance-from-reactive-claims-to-real-time-prevention</link>
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      <title>Study: How 2026&apos;s Gas Price Hikes Affect Different Vehicle Types</title>
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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/study-how-2026s-gas-price-hikes-affect-different-vehicle-types</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bobit Business Media surveyed 190 fleet professionals and found that while most fleets are tracking costs, fragmented systems and data gaps are keeping true TCO visibility out of reach. With rising pressure to control spend in an increasingly volatile environment, the gap between what fleets think they know and what the data actually shows is wider than you might expect. See how your peers are managing costs today and where the industry still has room to improve.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What NASCAR Pit Crews and Fleet Teams Have in Common</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleetio’s partnership with 23XI Racing highlights parallels between motorsports and fleet management, from preventative maintenance to communication and uptime.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/what-nascar-pit-crews-and-fleet-teams-have-in-common</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
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