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Posts by Jil McIntosh
You don’t always have to put your reps in trucks or SUVs. Trucks and SUVs are the most popular vehicle segments in Canada, but some fleets prefer…
Heavy-Duty Pickups: A Look at the Current Offerings
Sometimes you need a heavy-duty truck to get the job done. These are entirely the domain of the three Detroit-based automakers. Toyota doesn’t offer a heavy-duty…
Electric & Hybrid CUVs: Charging Forward
A variety of options for fleets that want utility and ultra-low emissions. Electrification has become important for automakers, allowing them to improve fuel consumption, meet emissions…
Cargo Vans: Maximum Utility
Cargo vans continue to prove highly practical for fleets. Many automakers are putting considerable resources into pickup trucks, which also spill over into the consumer side…
Designing Your Own Chassis Cab and Cutaway
Sometimes, no matter how extensive an automaker’s offerings are, there isn’t a configuration in the lineup that precisely meets your needs.
Sedans: A Great Choice for Sales Reps
Canadian auto sales favour SUVs, but sedans can be an excellent choice for your representatives. These midsize and full-size sedans are easy to park and manoeuvre,…
Choosing Your Next Diesel Pickup Truck
From midsize to heavy-duty, there’s an option for just about everyone. Diesel engines are a popular choice for truck fleets due to fuel economy, engine longevity,…
Livery and Shuttle Vehicles
When you’ve got people to move, look at these choices. Livery and shuttle services need vehicles designed specifically to move a lot of people in spacious…
Choosing Your Next Plug-in & Hybrid SUV
These fuel sippers could potentially reduce your fleet costs. Many people thought gas/electric hybrids were just plain weird when the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight first…
Room for All: Large Cargo/Passenger Vans
Large vans remain the backbone of the delivery and passenger-carrying business. Here’s a look at what’s currently available in Canada. Commercial vehicles don’t get completely updated…