THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Paul Clinton is the senior web editor for Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, Government Fleet, Green Fleet, Vehicle Remarketing, and Work Truck. He managed PoliceMag.com and led coverage of police vehicles for Police magazine. He previously covered automotive electronics as managing editor for Mobile Electronics.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan will arrive at U.S. dealerships in February as the new entry-level model that provides another option for companies that offer C-Class or CLA sedans to sales associates.
Ford Motor Co. has added a few minor updates to its F-Series Super Duty lineup for 2019 around connectivity and exterior appearance, according to Ford.
The 2020 Explorer arrives in a year that will bring a string of new Ford vehicles, including the Explorer-based 2020 Police Interceptor Utility for law enforcement fleets and a hybrid-electric Explorer that will debut at the Detroit auto show next week.
Volkswagen of America has added six 2019-model-year fleet incentives and modified two previously announced incentives, according to the automaker's fleet sales department.
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded fell 3 cents to $2.24 on Jan. 7, and has reached its lowest level since February 2017, as falling oil demand continues to push prices lower.
Kia Motors America will offer incentives to commercial fleet purchasers on nine of its 2019 model year vehicles, the company has announced.
Ford Motor Co. sold more than 217,000 vans in 2018, which marked the 40th year the company has sold the most vans in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from eight manufactures increased 8.8% to 743,210 in 2018, even with a weaker December, on the strength of sales of trucks, SUVs, and vans that accounted for nearly nine units out of every 10 sold.
Ford is adding a few enhancements to its 2019 Transit full-size van ahead of a likely next-generation model on the cargo and passenger versions.
The Bolt EV Cargo is available as a compact hatchback without its second row of seating. Instead, fleet buyers can add a cargo floor, bins, and other equipment to the incomplete vehicle.