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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•May 24, 2018

Crashes Shake Faith in Driverless Vehicles: AAA

Today, nearly three-quarters (73%) of American drivers report they would be too afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, up significantly from 63% in late 2017.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2018

FCA Recalls 7 Models for Transmission Defect

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 71 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles because the wrong transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2018

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powers Up for 2019

Mercedes-Benz is upgrading its V-6-powered E-Class lineup for the 2019 model year by boosting engine power, a new navigation logic that increases safety, and interior upgrades, the company has announced.

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Articles•by Staff•May 23, 2018

How Disruption Is Affecting the Auto Industry

Disruption in the automotive industry will affect many businesses with close ties to it, including those in wholesale remarketing, health care, and accident litigation.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2018

Geotab Adds Privacy Mode for Personal Use

Geotab will begin allowing fleet drivers to use a Privacy Mode feature with their telematics system to temporarily disable vehicle tracking when using vehicles on personal time, the Toronto-based telematics provider has announced.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2018

FCA Recalls Jeep Compass for Control Arms

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 2,761 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because the front lower control arms may be improperly welded, which can lead to separation of the control arm.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

Spireon Named Telematics Company of the Year

Spireon was named IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year in the 2018 Compass Intelligence awards. The award honored the telematics vendor for its continued innovation in aftermarket telematics, strong market traction, and exceptional customer service metrics.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

BYD Delivers Battery-Electric Truck to California Port

BYD (Build Your Dreams) has delivered a battery-electric 8TT truck to the Port of Oakland. The Class 8 truck was grant-funded by CARB and will be part of a three-year feasibility study to determine whether zero-emission trucks could replace diesel trucks in port operations.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

Lightning Systems to Offer 150-Mile Range Electric Ford Transit

Lightning Systems’ line of battery-electric Ford Transit LightningElectric vans will now include a 150-mile range model, designed for three-shift operations and long-distance routes.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2018

NHTSA Investigating Tesla Crash in Utah

U.S. safety regulators from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are evaluating the circumstances connected to a Tesla Model S that slammed into a fire department vehicle in Jordan, Utah on May 13.

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