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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 StaffSeptember 26, 2018

Will We Become too Reliant on Driver-Assisting Tech?

Two out of three owners of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems say they trust them, but many misunderstand the limitations of the technology. Evidence suggests that drivers could become over-reliant on the systems, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

California Considers Raising EV Subsidies by $2,000

The state will hold a hearing on offering a $4,500 subsidy for electric vehicles that are sold in the state.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

FCA: Fuel Economy Rules Should Change to Reflect SUV Popularity

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford Motor Co. came out against President Trump's bid to relax strict fuel economy standards approved during the Obama administration, but said the initial rules didn't consider increasingly popular utility sales and continuing lower fuel prices.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Derive to Demo Telematics Solution at Fleet Forward Conference

In addition to in-person vehicle demonstrations, attendees of the Fleet Forward Conference will hear directly from Derive Systems Chief Technology Officer Marco Torre on Oct. 10, during the scheduled conference TEK Talk – A Roadmap for Advanced Fleet Safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Travelers Institute Hosts Distracted Driving Events

"Every Second Matters," an educational event series for the public and designed to curtail distracted driving, kicked off in Hartford, Conn. on Sept. 25, with several future events planned in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

3.2M Commercial Trucks Sold in '18: 1.6% Growth

Registrations in the U.S. increased 12.2% in the first half of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 with double-digit growth in Class 6 and Class 8, according to IHS Markit.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Merchants Adds Southeast Region, Hires VP Trio

Merchants Fleet Management created a Southeast region as its fourth sales territory and has hired three regional vice presidents to lead the company's expansion in that region, the fleet management company announced.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled for Rear Wheel Issue

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., is recalling an estimated 14,791 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUVs equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels because the certification label lists the wrong rear wheel rim size.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Starts Around $30,000

Chevrolet's 2019 Blazer will retail for at least $29,995 plus a delivery fee when the two-row, midsize SUV arrives in early January in four trim grades, Chevrolet announced.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

CalAmp to Add Text-Blocking Feature

CalAmp will add technology to its fleet telematics solution that will block incoming text messages as a way to reduce texting while driving, the Irvine, Calif.-based company announced.

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