
As a result of seven continuous years of decline, the 2013 Spanish passenger car market volume was less than half of the pre-crisis level of more 1.9 million new cars. In 2010, the total number of cars registered was 1.11 million units; in 2011, it was 928,589 units. In 2013, it was just 699,589 registrations.
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To get the most value from a used truck, fleet managers looking to auction their units should do a little research and be thoroughly prepared.
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The UK market sees approximately 2 million new cars registered every year, with around 50-55 percent classified as fleet or small- and medium-sized enterprise business vehicles depending upon definition. The challenging UK economic climate was expected to continue through 2013.
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There is ongoing pressure to contain fleet costs due to corporate cost-cutting initiatives. Pressure for spend reductions is occurring at all levels within corporations, and fleet operations is simply another department mandated to cut costs. Reducing fleet costs is a constant, never-ending struggle for all fleet managers.
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Vehicle and equipment theft is a costly issue to fleet managers, who not only lose valuable tools, but also pay the price of business downtime. Equipment theft, in particular, is becoming a growing concern for fleets, including those in the construction industry.
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Even with all the buzz that surrounds hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and the numerous gaseous alternatives, OEMs are still betting on the benefits of the constantly improving internal combustion engine (ICE).
Read More →Several real-world examples show how telematics solutions are making fleets’ efforts to go green a success.
Read More →Telematics are now a byword in fleet management. And, while these systems can help increase overall fleet efficiency, another benefit is being reaped on the side of sustainability.
Read More →In honor of Earth Day, we look back at the number of fleet professionals who have been acknowledged as Green Fleet Sustainability All-Stars this past year.
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A handful of fleet industry experts, including AF Founder and Editor Ed Bobit, offered up a few book titles which have influenced them during their careers in fleet and have a prominent place on their bookshelves.
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