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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

News•by Staff•September 11, 2020

UK COVID-19 Factory Outbreak Linked to Carsharing

However, government officials say the outbreak was quickly identified and is being controlled. 

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2020

Pandemic is Changing Fleet’s Perception of Reimbursement

This video explores how COVID-19 is changing the industry's perception toward driver reimbursement; the change in fleet employee demographics and what this might mean for reimbursement programs; and the types of industries and companies that are more predisposed to offer reimbursement and why.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2020

ADAS Exaggerates Automated Driving Capabilities to Users

According to AAA, motorists using active driving assistance systems (ADAS), which combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, tend to overlook safety limitations on vehicles that suggest an “automated” driving experience.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2020

M-B Develops Virtual Remote Technician Support Solution with Microsoft

Mercedes-Benz USA has developed a “mixed reality” automotive maintenance support system with Microsoft that is designed to allow onsite dealership technicians to work handsfree while sharing real-time views and sounds of vehicles being serviced while talking with Mercedes-Benz technical specialists. 

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2020

Hyundai Targets EV Battery Tech Development in New Collaboration

Hyundai Motor Group and SK Innovation Co. will work together to develop a more sustainable ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries aimed at supporting the future mobility industry.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2020

Volkswagen Donating Atlas Models to Technical & Trade Schools

Volkswagen of America will be donating Atlas vehicles to universities, colleges, technical, and trade schools with automotive programs throughout the United States and will assist with developing future Volkswagen-trained technicians.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2020

Wholesale Prices Continue Record Highs in August

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased 3.64% month over month in August, bringing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 163.7 a 15.8% increase from a year ago and another record-high for the Index, which also occurred in June and July of 2020.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2020

Omnitracs Acquires SmartDrive

Omnitracs is buying SmartDrive, a move the companies say will create a converged, end-to-end platform that optimizes safety, driver productivity, and workflow, as well as routing, dispatch, and compliance.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2020

2021 Chrysler Pacifica MSRP Starts at $35,045

Pricing for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has been revealed and starts at a $35,045 MSRP for the Touring base trim and is $38,040 when included with AWD and $39,995 as hybrid.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2020

Commercial Fleet Sales Fall 16.8% in August

Total fleet sales for the month — which is comprised of commercial, rental, and government sales — came in at 101,159, which represented a 51% drop from the same time last year.

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