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      <title>How to Write Better AI Prompts for Fleet Analysis</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Tariff Threats &amp; a Leadership Change at Wheels | AF News Recap</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <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>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <title>Stellantis Recalls Nearly 849,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Issue</title>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:54:16 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Roadside Assistance Belongs in a Fleet Risk Strategy</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:15:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lauren Fletcher</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <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>
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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>
      <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_40_txr82m.png"/>
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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>
      <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/CoverElement_Fleet_What_Your_Fleet_KPIs_arent_telling_you_jve3so_nxaiuy.png"/>
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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>
      <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_630/20260803-WEX-Jones_mud9nm.png"/>
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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>
      <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/Vibe-Coding_Thumbnail_rrxd05.jpg"/>
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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>
      <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/What_s_missing_from_your_fleet_safety_strategy_ffwevr.png"/>
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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>
      <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/Donna_obit_image_jxjdce.jpg"/>
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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[]]></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>
      <bbm:companyName>Adrian</bbm:companyName>
      <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/Adrian_Banner_feotcp.png"/>
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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>
      <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/fresh_voices_card_tgijew.png"/>
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      <title>Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 7.1% Through July 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Commercial fleet sales were the primary source of growth across the commercial, government and rental segments during the first seven months of 2026.]]></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>
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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>
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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>
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      <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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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      <title>Automotive Fleet Opens 2026 Personal Use Survey for Commercial Fleet Managers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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>Wed, 05 Aug 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="category">Operations</category>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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      <title>Beyond Fleet 500: What the Data Really Says About Commercial Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[]]></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>
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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>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle miles traveled</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>How Maintenance Costs Compare Across 27 Fleet Vehicles</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Vincentric’s three-year, 60,000-mile projections reveal wide differences for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance among selected vehicle categories. Projected maintenance visits also play a factor. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/how-maintenance-costs-compare-across-27-fleet-vehicles</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/digital-cover-features/how-maintenance-costs-compare-across-27-fleet-vehicles</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">Maintenance Costs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Spec&apos;ing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Downtime</category>
      <category domain="tag">TCO</category>
      <category domain="tag">Total Cost of Ownership</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>NETS Crash-Cost Data and CoolSys’ 80% Loss Reduction Take Center Stage at FFC</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NETS will present findings from its latest Cost of Crashes research, then CoolSys safety leader and author Shawn Martinez will explain how the company built a safer driving culture across 3,500 employees.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nets-crash-cost-data-and-coolsys-80-loss-reduction-take-center-stage-at-ffc</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/nets-crash-cost-data-and-coolsys-80-loss-reduction-take-center-stage-at-ffc</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:54:10 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">NETS</category>
      <category domain="tag">Benchmarking</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>Gary Van Orden Retires After Nearly Four Decades in Commercial Fleet</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From answering customer calls at Ford Motor Company to leading fleet sales across multiple OEMs and a fleet management company, Gary Van Orden's career reflects nearly four decades of leadership in commercial fleet.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/gary-van-orden-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-in-commercial-fleet</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/gary-van-orden-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-in-commercial-fleet</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:50:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Jeanny Abraham</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>How Stellantis Plans to Get Ahead of Fleet Downtime</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Vehicle acquisition may grab the headlines, but fleet uptime increasingly determines operating success. Darren Bradshaw of ‪Mopar‬ North America gives the details. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-stellantis-plans-to-get-ahead-of-fleet-downtime</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/podcasts/how-stellantis-plans-to-get-ahead-of-fleet-downtime</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Downtime</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>Hyundai Releases 2027 Commercial Program Incentives </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2027 Model Year "Fleet Street Incentives" are available to commercial and government fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/hyundai-releases-2027-commercial-program-incentives</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/hyundai-releases-2027-commercial-program-incentives</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Hyundai</category>
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      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
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      <title>National Fleet Services Marks 30 Years of Fleet Upfitting Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty years after its founding, National Fleet Services says its fleet assessments continue to uncover opportunities for more efficient, durable, and cost-effective vehicle upfits.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/national-fleet-services-marks-30-years-of-fleet-upfitting-operations</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/national-fleet-services-marks-30-years-of-fleet-upfitting-operations</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:23:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Upfitting</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">operations</category>
      <category domain="tag">milestone</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Upfitting</category>
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      <title>The EV Breakdown Nobody&apos;s Talking About: Why Most Electric Vehicle Roadside Calls Aren&apos;t Mechanical Failures</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's why EV breakdowns are widely misunderstood.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-ev-breakdown-nobodys-talking-about-why-most-electric-vehicle-roadside-calls-arent-mechanical-failures</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/the-ev-breakdown-nobodys-talking-about-why-most-electric-vehicle-roadside-calls-arent-mechanical-failures</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle breakdown</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>It&apos;s All Downhill from Here! Fleet Industry Raises $22,000 for Skilled Trades Scholarships</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Work Truck’s Lauren Fletcher and Automotive Fleet’s Chris Brown turned a friendly racing rivalry into $22,000 for automotive technology and skilled trades scholarships.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/its-all-downhill-from-here-fleet-industry-raises-22000-for-skilled-trades-scholarships</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/its-all-downhill-from-here-fleet-industry-raises-22000-for-skilled-trades-scholarships</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:35:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Proven Ways to Reduce Work Truck Downtime</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The age-old problem of downtime will always be a reality, but with new strategies at hand, fleets have more ways to keep trucks on the road longer.  ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/new-ways-to-look-at-downtime</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/new-ways-to-look-at-downtime</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Global Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Selection</category>
      <category domain="tag">Pioneer Natural Resources</category>
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      <title>Tackling Rising Costs: Why Fleets are Turning to Embedded Telematics</title>
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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/tackling-rising-costs-why-fleets-are-turning-to-embedded-telematics</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/webinars/tackling-rising-costs-why-fleets-are-turning-to-embedded-telematics</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:10:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <bbm:companyName>Motorq</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>ChargePoint Now Available in Energy Pass</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ChargePoint and additional planned charging network integrations were added to GM's Energy Pass.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/chargepoint-now-available-in-energy-pass</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/chargepoint-now-available-in-energy-pass</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">GM Fleet</category>
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      <category domain="tag">ChargePoint</category>
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      <title>What Does It Mean to Embody the Spirit of Fleet?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Presented alongside Fleet Manager of the Year, Fleet Visionary, and Fleet Hall of Fame at AFLA, the new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award is unique in that it recognizes service to the overall profession. Just like Mike. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/what-does-it-mean-to-embody-the-spirit-of-fleet</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/what-does-it-mean-to-embody-the-spirit-of-fleet</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <title>Welcome to the New Fleet 500</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Using vehicle registration data for the first time, the 2026 Fleet 500 offers a clear view of the evolving commercial fleet landscape.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/welcome-to-the-new-fleet-500</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/welcome-to-the-new-fleet-500</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">trends</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Registrations</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet 500</category>
      <category domain="tag">Green Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Executive Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/the-latest-fleet-vehicle-updates-you-need-to-know-af-news-recap</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/the-latest-fleet-vehicle-updates-you-need-to-know-af-news-recap</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry leaders</category>
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      <category domain="tag">AF Weekly News Recap</category>
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      <title>Ram Gains Ground as Commercial Vehicle Competition Heats Up</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stellantis Pro One increased North American commercial vehicle sales 13% in the first half of 2026, with Ram recording growth across light- and heavy-duty pickups.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-gains-ground-as-commercial-vehicle-competition-heats-up</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/ram-gains-ground-as-commercial-vehicle-competition-heats-up</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="main-category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
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      <category domain="tag">vehicle manufacturers</category>
      <category domain="tag">trucking industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">competition</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>AI Is the Trojan Horse</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The greatest risk of AI isn't what it knows. It's what we stop doing ourselves.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/ai-is-the-trojan-horse</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/ai-is-the-trojan-horse</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Colin Sutherland</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
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      <title>Is Your Grey Fleet Creating an Unmanaged Safety Risk?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NCR Atleos Fleet Manager Jose Rocha will join Cardata and SambaSafety experts at Fleet Forward Conference to examine how fleets can extend safety oversight to every employee who drives for business.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/is-your-grey-fleet-creating-an-unmanaged-safety-risk</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/is-your-grey-fleet-creating-an-unmanaged-safety-risk</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:22:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Forward</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Cardata</category>
      <category domain="tag">SambaSafety</category>
      <category domain="tag">Risk Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Forward Conference</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>How Stellantis Plans to Get Ahead of Fleet Downtime</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Keeping fleet vehicles on the road has become as important as buying them. Darren Bradshaw of Mopar North America explains how connected vehicle data, AI, and proactive service strategies are helping Stellantis reduce downtime and move closer to predictive maintenance.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/can-stellantis-fix-fleet-vehicles-before-they-fail</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/can-stellantis-fix-fleet-vehicles-before-they-fail</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:02:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mopar</category>
      <category domain="tag">Predictive Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Uptime</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/connected-fleets-face-growing-cyber-risks-as-technological-landscape-grows</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/articles/connected-fleets-face-growing-cyber-risks-as-technological-landscape-grows</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Jeanny Abraham</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/The_Risk_with_Connected_Vehicles_lzrnri.png"/>
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      <title>The Top 300 Commercial Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Top 300 Commercial Fleets: See the List]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/the-top-300-commercial-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/the-top-300-commercial-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:56:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">eBook: AF-Group A</category>
      <category domain="category">Global Fleet</category>
      <category domain="category">Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
      <bbm:companyName>Discount Tire Fleet Services</bbm:companyName>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/turning-fleet-payment-data-into-executive-insights</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/turning-fleet-payment-data-into-executive-insights</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:01:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fuel</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">data collection</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Fuel Card</category>
      <category domain="tag">US Bank</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fuel Budgets</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
      <bbm:companyName>U.S. Bank Voyager</bbm:companyName>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-toyota-prius-receives-technology-comfort-update</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-toyota-prius-receives-technology-comfort-update</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:07 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">hybrids</category>
      <category domain="tag">Toyota</category>
      <category domain="tag">Toyota Prius</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Agentic AI Session at FFC Will Help Fleets Turn Data Into TCO Action</title>
      <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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/agentic-ai-session-at-ffc-will-help-fleets-turn-data-into-tco-action</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/agentic-ai-session-at-ffc-will-help-fleets-turn-data-into-tco-action</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:22:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Motorq</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mike Albert Fleet Solutions</category>
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      <category domain="category">Fleet Forward</category>
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      <title>Leaders, Data, and the Future of Mobility | AF News Recaps</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From Fleet Manager of the Year finalists to connected vehicle privacy and the future of urban mobility, this week's biggest fleet stories are all about where the industry is headed next. Here's your Weekly Cheat Sheet.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/leaders-data-and-the-future-of-mobility-af-news-recaps</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/videos/leaders-data-and-the-future-of-mobility-af-news-recaps</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:07 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>
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      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/what-separates-great-fleet-managers-from-everyone-else</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/blogposts/what-separates-great-fleet-managers-from-everyone-else</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year</category>
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      <title>Last Chance! Only Nine Days Left to Vote for the 2026 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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/voting-opens-for-2026-fleet-hall-of-fame</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/voting-opens-for-2026-fleet-hall-of-fame</guid>
      <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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/why-the-irs-raised-its-mileage-rate-in-the-middle-of-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/why-the-irs-raised-its-mileage-rate-in-the-middle-of-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:42:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">mileage reimbursement rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Motus</category>
      <category domain="tag">operating costs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Cardata</category>
      <category domain="category">Fuel</category>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-toyota-corolla-hatchback-adds-digital-displays-technology-updates</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/2027-toyota-corolla-hatchback-adds-digital-displays-technology-updates</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Toyota Corolla</category>
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      <category domain="tag">vehicle technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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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>
      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/how-better-visibility-cut-speeding-violations-by-48</link>
      <guid>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/whitepapers/how-better-visibility-cut-speeding-violations-by-48</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Utilimarc</category>
      <category domain="tag">Smith System</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Driver Behavior</category>
      <category domain="tag">eBook: AF-Group A</category>
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      <title>The Top 50 Green Fleets</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">eBook: AF-Group A</category>
      <category domain="tag">Commercial Fleets</category>
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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>
      <dc:creator>Judie Nuskey</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="category">Vehicle Research</category>
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      <title>Your Local Dealer Knows More Than You Think</title>
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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>July Fuel Update: Prices Keep Rising in Light of More Conflict</title>
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      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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      <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>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Faith Howell</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Slate Auto</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>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <title>Subaru Announces Pricing for 2027 Subaru Uncharted</title>
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      <link>https://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/subaru-announces-pricing-for-2027-subaru-uncharted</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:47:14 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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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>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Should We Make of the Fiat Topolino?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:58:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
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