Top Stories on Automotive Fleet in 2022
Take a walk back through this last year as we look at the stories and trends that Automotive Fleet readers read the most.
Posts this year ranged from merger talks, disruption in the delivery space, new vehicles, catalytic converter theft, safety and accident analysis, and much more.
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What a year it’s been! While fleets are finally seeing more vehicle inventory, prices, supply, and global conditions remain volatile. We saw gas prices soar and increased fuelandcatalytic converter theft. The industry saw several shakeups and plenty of exciting vehicle news from manufacturers.
These are the stories that you read the most this year in terms of overall pageviews.
Most-Read Articles
How Will ADESA Sale to Carvana Reshape Remarketing Industry?
Fourteen Nominated for 2022 Edward J. Bobit Fleet Manager of the Year
Top news stories also covered various mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations — ALD and LeasePlan, LeasePlan and Wheels Donlen, Holman, and Merchants Fleet — OEM news and vehicle updates, independent contractor squabbles with a shipping giant, another delivery company’s lawsuit over distracted driving, ICE vs. EV analysis, and which vehicles perform past the 200k mark.
Most-Watched Videos
Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge in Q1 2022 Above 2021 Levels
More Details on the Wheels Donlen Acquisition of LeasePlan USA
Top 3 Blogs
Fleet Pent-Up Demand in North America to Add Pressure on 2023-MY Ordering
Q3 Takes: Ford, GM Address Supply Chain, Production & Inventory
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