Automotive Fleet: Chevrolet Impala and Ford F-150 Capture 2006 Fleet Industry Honors

TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 7, 2005--The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year The 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup were voted Fleet Car and Fleet Truck of the Year by fleet management professionals from U.S. commercial and public sector fleets in an annual industry competition sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines. Fleet car and truck registrations represent over 17 percent of U.S. vehicle registrations.

Selected from a field of 53 domestic and import-badged 2006 vehicles, the Impala was commended for "passenger comfort, fuel economy, cargo room, safety, performance, and price. The Ford F-150, chosen from among 25 nominees, was noted for its ruggedness, durability, performance, and dependability.