Higher fuel pricing has been the No. 1 factor contributing to higher operating costs in calendar-year 2018. Since fuel makes up the largest portion of fleet operating costs, it has strongly contributed to the increase in total fleet spend.
Companies are spec’ing selectors to take advantage of more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, such as higher-speed transmissions, turbocharged smaller displacement drivetrains, and, when possible, downsizing to a smaller vehicle.
Deprecation was low through most of 2018. Segments such as sedans performed better than they have in years past, while trucks and SUVs continue to retain their values well.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 beat out 47 other trucks to earn the 2018 Fleet Truck of the Year award for the second year in a row.
The latest iteration of the Ford Fusion includes a suite of new safety features that are standard across the board. The plug-in hybrid variation also includes a longer electric-only driving range.
From finding lost children to alerting a SWAT team about a suspect's ambush plans, police drones are saving lives.
Discuss infrastructure needs, funding challenges, popularity of ride-hailing, microtransit, and bike-sharing.