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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.  

Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Mercedes Recalls C-Class for Battery Mounting Issue

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling approximately 26,584 2018 to 2019 C300, C300 4Matic, and C43 AMG 4Matic entry-luxury sedans because the mounting bracket for the 12-volt battery may not be properly secured.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

ADESA Adds Recommendations Carousel to Homepage

Auction and reconditioning services provider ADESA (div. KAR Auction Services Inc.) announced the launch of Recommendations, a new solution billed as the industry’s first personalized vehicle carousel for used-vehicle dealers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Manheim Moves to Flat Rates for Automatic Inspections

To increase dealer confidence in purchasing decisions within the wholesale used-vehicle marketplace, Manheim is introducing flat-rate pricing for automatic post-sale inspections, providing dealers a hassle-free way to reduce their risks and help ensure vehicles bought at auction are in the expected condition.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Labor Day Road Deaths to Fall From Year Ago

Approximately 398 people could lose their lives and another 45,300 could suffer serious injuries on roadways over the Labor Day weekend, according to the National Safety Council's estimate, which is the lowest it has issued for the three-day holiday period since 2015.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Honda to Add Advanced Air Bag to 2020 Vehicles

Honda has developed new passenger front air-bag technology that features an unconventional design specifically crafted to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Europcar New Zealand Gets Funding for Airport-Based EV Rentals

This co-funding will go towards the vehicle lease costs of 12 BMW i3’s, charging infrastructure and marketing, with the aim of increasing EV demand within the rental vehicle sector, which is the largest corporate purchaser of passenger vehicles in New Zealand. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Icahn Automotive Splits Parts, Service Companies

Icahn Automotive Group LLC has begun to separate the company into two independent aftermarket Parts and Service companies.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Lytx Fleets Reduce Drowsy Driving by 39%

Commercial fleets that used the Lytx Driver Safety Program reduced drowsy driving events by 39% and falling asleep behind the wheel by 66% from June 2018 to June 2019, according to new data released by the video telematics solutions provider.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Orlando Airport Enterprise Shooting Leaves Vendor Employee Dead

The shooting suspect is also an employee of the vendor.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

Labor Day Fuel: Cheapest Price in 3 Years?

The national average gasoline price slid 2 cents to $2.59 for the week ending Aug. 26 and is expected to be the cheapest Labor Day average in three years, according to AAA.

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