Jan 1, 2014 ... thrifty Nissan Versa Note, Subaru Impreza, Fiat 500, and the All-new Toyota ...
Engine: 2.0L. 2.0L. Transmission: 7-speed Auto 6-speed manual ... In 2009, he
was ... test, that also covers noise, comfort, stability, elk and braking.
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Equipment
Specials
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eNewsletter
Close: Jan 24 Technology Auto Shows Telematics Lifecycle Material: Jan 31 Road Test Mail: Feb 25
Auto Shows, Technology, Lifecycle
Close: Mar 21 Drivers Material: Mar 28 Mail: Apr 22
Paint, wrap NAFA and decals; preview Fleet cards
Fleet as marketing tool; driver education, NAFA preview
Consumables: Green fleet Brakes, fluids & bulbs.
Alt fuel; green fleet; NAFA report, consumables
Close: May 23 Best cars What makes a good Accessories for Executive Material: May 30 for business business vehicle fun and profit rides Mail: Jun 24 Road Test
Business vehicles, executive cars, accessories
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Auto Shows Driver education Road Test
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June
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Close: Jul 18 Maintenance The fix is in Fleet cards Municipal Material: Jul 25 – Maintenance secrets fees Mail: Aug 22 of fleet managers
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Top new Tires technologies Road Test
Automotive trends
New models, Tires hot technologies
Close: Sep 26 Material: Oct 3 Mail: Oct 29
Safety Electronics Road Test
Managing Big Data
Safety, Insurance, Data
Truck King Road Test
Test Fest Report
Work trucks, Upfitting, Test Fest
Risk Management
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Upfitting, specialty gear
By Emily Atkins
IN THIS EDITION
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
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30 FORD TRANSIT
Introducing the new family of work vans
32 TRUCK KING
Ram 1500 drives away with the title for 2014
38 ROADWORK
Don’t be a fish or a fat cat on the road
GREAT VALUE, SMALL PRICE
2014 Mazda3 is a class winner
Compact cars are a staple in many fleets. They are prized for their low cost of entry, lower operating costs and frequently lower insurance rates. There are also many to choose from in any given year, with all the manufacturers offering at least one or two that come onto the market at a base price around $20,000. We’ve reviewed quite a few, and have picked several to highlight here, from the Mazda3, which we predict will be the best in class in the AJAC awards for 2014, to the thrifty Nissan Versa Note, Subaru Impreza, Fiat 500, and the All-new Toyota Corolla.
T
he new Mazda3 makes its debut this fall for the 2014 model year completely redesigned and better than ever. At a starting price of $15,995, it’s a superb compact car with extremely good handling and great looks. It’s also packed with standard features—like a 7-inch touchscreen, back-up camera and auto headlights—that bump up its value. This car is by far the strongest contender for the Best Small Car Under $21,000 category in the 2014 Automotive
Photos by Emily Atkins
September
Maintenance, fleet cards municipal fleets Road Test
The nose is reminiscent of a European sports sedan. 40 | FLEET MANAGEMENT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Journalists Association of Canda (AJAC) Canadian Car of the Year awards. Starting from the exterior, the long, sleek nose is reminiscent of a European sports sedan, and has a much improved “face” over the old Mazda3’s silly grin. Inside, there are a few odd details such as the touchscreen sticking up awkwardly from the dash, looking like an afterthought. The rest of the cabin is classic Mazda simplicity, updated with soft finishes and attractive accents. Performance from this car is excellent
40 ROAD TEST
40 Photos by Emily Atkins
Five small cars that are easy on the budget
MAZDA 3 SPECS AT A GLANCE... Model MSRP: Price As Tested:
Mazda3 $15,995
Mazda3 Sport GS $20,695
$20,895
$27,711
Engine:
2.0L
2.0L
Transmission:
7-speed Auto
6-speed manual
Cargo Capacity: 320L Body type:
572L
Compact, Compact, 5-passenger sedan 5-passenger wagon
in both the automatic and six-speed manual transmission models which are paired with a 2-litre, 155-hp engine. Each offers peppy acceleration, great handling and excellent braking, especially compared to the other cars in this class (Corolla and Versa). It’s a truly fun car to drive, yet the Mazda3 also manages to turn in fuel economy numbers that best the Corolla’s. A bigger, 2.5L engine is also available this year. Drivers of the Mazda3 Sport (the hatchback) will have to contend with a significant blind spot. The driver’s seat also feels cheap. In the manual model, the driver’s armrest and items in the cup holders at times interfere with shifting. These shortcomings, however, are more than made up for by the car’s roomy versatility, with the split, fold-down seats and rear hatch. This would be a great car for use in a fleet where the ability to carry moderate or bulky loads and people are needed from the same vehicle. The sedan version is less expensive than the Sport, yet still boasts a large trunk and reasonable room for back-seat passengers. PurchasingB2B.ca
2014 Toyota Corolla S The new Corolla is a great looking car, inside and out. Bland is banished in favour of a sharp, cleanly styled body, fierce face and superb interior. The cockpit of this car is simple and clean, with long, straight lines, an interesting mix of surfaces and few distractions. The effect is suave, European and masculine. The tester version had two-tone cloth and leatherette seating surfaces covering what are by far the most comfortable seats in the class.
The rear seating area has tons of legroom, but the ceiling height is a bit low for those who are long in the torso. The passenger seat also does not slide back as far as it should, leaving longlegged right seat riders cramped up against the glovebox. The trunk is large and has an easy-access opening. The engine is a 1.8L 4-cylinder, making 132hp. This S model was optioned ($985) with the electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) with manual override, paddle shifters and sport
SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0I TOURING MSRP: $24,955
AS TESTED: $29,439
WHAT’S GOOD: Handling and all-wheel drive. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Communications interface; styling.
2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Touring The Impreza wagon is a competent car with by far the best driving credentials of this group. Its full-time all-wheel drive, and four-wheel disc brakes give it a big PurchasingB2B.ca
advantage over the competition, especially when you are considering a vehicle to travel through potentially treacherous Canadian winter road conditions. This car handles beautifully and delivers a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride. It’s nimble and responsive, and offers decent pick-up, even with the growly CVT that accompanied the 148hp, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder boxer engine. Both inside and out, the Impreza is
Fleet Management is a special section of PurchasingB2B magazine, running in the January-February, March-April, May, July-August, October and November-December issues. It is an important resource for Canadian procurement professionals who recommend, select and manage fleet vendors and service providers. Editorial inquiries: Emily Atkins, 416.510.5130,
[email protected]. Advertising inquiries: Dorothy Jakovina, 416.510.6899,
[email protected].
TOYOTA COROLLA S MSRP: $19,215
AS TESTED: $23,354
WHAT’S GOOD: Packed with standard features like Bluetooth connectivity. Great looks. Super cabin.
Volvo cops to global ambitions
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Harsh ride. Poor slowspeed steering
The Swedish police love Volvo’s purpose-built XC70 D5 AWD enough that the home-grown car maker has 90 percent of the
mode. The car whined and groaned local market. But with a new specialized chassis and anti-roll through the gears, and was annoyingly bars, shock absorbers and springs, the manufacturer is hoping noisy in reverse. Handling was acceptto take global police forces by storm. able, but at slow speeds the car feels Currently, Volvoreversing Cars sells abetween awkward, making chore. 500 and 600 police cars
a year. Most are sold in Sweden, but Volvo police cars can also be found in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland. “With our new model-year 2014 cars with the new chassis, we have an even wider product range and we believe we can double our sales numbers in the coming years. We are in discussions with at least a dozen different police forces around the globe: seven in Europe, two in the Americas and three in Asia. And we are determined to add more to that list,” says Ulf Rydne, business manager commercial vehicles at Volvo Car Special Vehicles and Accessories, where Volvo police cars are bland, lacing in design pizazz. It offers a developed. goodThe driving position, albeit in a slightlythe 2014 Volvo XC70 Swedish Police recently designated hard seat. Visibility is above average all D5 AWD as the best car in its fleet—out of six different cars— the way around. The rear seating zone is roomy and comfortable, and the cargo capacity is generous, with or without the seats folded down. Roy Gaysek, of ARI inare Canada, will retire from Controls andpresident instrumentation the company asto of use. March 31,basic 2014. Gaysek joined the fleet simple and easy The management company in 1993 was as a not regional sales manager, electronics interface, however, later serving national of of sales and service, and intuitive; onceas the limiteddirector number senior vice slots president service. smartphone had sales fi lledand up it was a In 2009, he was challenge to figurevice out president how to clear named executive and chief operating officer, them to allow a new connection. There before being appointed to his current position as president is of a good argument here for buying the ARI Canada in 2010. upgraded communications system.
Volvo has 90 percent of the Swedish police car market.
after exhaustive tests, with an overall score of nine out of ten. The Volvo XC70 D5 AWD scored ten out of ten in emergency driving and booked an overall score of nine out of ten in the test, that also covers noise, comfort, stability, elk and braking tests and evasive maneuvers. Driveability, engine performance as well as cornering and braking stability were some of the features highlighted in the test report.
ARI’s Gaysek retires
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“I am extremely fortunate to have been part of the ARI family for the past 20 years and am deeply honoured to have led ARI Canada for the past three,” Gaysek said. “I am so proud of what we have accomplished together and have every confidence that ARI will continue to do great things for fleets across Canada.” Under his leadership, ARI grew its client base from 11th in the industry to become the largest fleet management company in Canada. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 | 29
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