Cindy Brauer

Former Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California since her teens, Brauer studied journalism and earned a communications degree at California State University Fullerton. Over her career, she has written and edited content for a variety of publishing venues in a disparate range of fields, from plumbing appliances and restaurants to the automotive industry and biomedical research.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 17, 2022

Kia Debuts 2023 Soul

The Soul lineup now include LX, S, EX, GT-Line, GT-Line Tech trimlines. The refreshed Soul is powered by a single powertrain: a 2.0L inline four-cylinder. Kia’s intelligent variable transmission is standard for all trims.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 17, 2022

Renault Group to Sell Operations in Russia

Renault Group comprises four brands – Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize - and holds alliances with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. Established in more than 130 countries, the Group sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2021 and employs nearly 111,000 people.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 16, 2022

Honda to Invest $62 Billion in Electrification and Launch 30 EVs by 2030

The carmaker’s ultimate aim is an entirely electric- or fuel-cell vehicle product line by 2040. Honda also plans to build dedicated production plants in China and an EV production line in North America.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 16, 2022

Arval Records Strong First Quarter 2022 Growth

Global integrated mobility solutions provider Arval announced the company recorded “strong and continued organic” first-quarter growth of its funded fleet: +6.5% versus same time last year.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 13, 2022

Virtual Forum on Safer Roads to Feature Global Array of Safety Experts

A “gathering of fleet operators, technology companies, OEMs, city officials, community advocates, and road safety experts from around the world,” the forum aims to foster safe, healthy, and equitable mobility.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 11, 2022

Astrata Partners with Bosch to Manufacture Fleet Management Systems

A global partner of the automotive manufacturing industry, Bosch offers a reliable supply chain based such resources as robust purchasing teams and advanced electronic warehousing capabilities.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 11, 2022

Vauxhall Improves Movano-e Battery Range

Vauxhall’s fully electric Movano-e now offers a larger 75-kWh battery, improving the commercial van’s range up to 15 extra miles, allowing drivers to travel up to 154 miles (industry testing standard, WLTP) from a single charge.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 11, 2022

Canada Investing in Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Site Network

The new grants will be distributed in three Canadian provinces – British Columbia, Newfoundland, and Ontario – and at multi-unit residential buildings across the country.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 11, 2022

Geely to Acquire 34% of Shares in Renault Korea Motors =

In January 2022, Geely Auto parent company, Geely Holding Group and Renault Group jointly announced a collaboration to bring an all-new product portfolio of fuel-efficient hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models to the South Korean market.

News•by Cindy Brauer•May 6, 2022

AfMA Names Terry Bickerton Top 2022 Fleet Manager

Bickerton manages Australian Postal Corporation's fleet, which delivers 20 billion items to 11 million addresses across Australia every day, often via multiple types of vehicles. The fleet comprises 16,000 vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, vans, small and large trucks, and prime movers.

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