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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 30, 2012

Small Fleet Paths to Propane Autogas

Four fleets share their stories on the process of acquiring and converting vehicles to propane autogas and building the fueling infrastructure.

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NewsNovember 13, 2012

Ford Unveils 2014 Transit Connect Wagon, Expects 30-Plus Highway MPG

DEARBORN, MI – Ford has unveiled its all-new 2014 model-year Transit Connect Wagon, which the automaker plans to offer in five- and seven-passenger configurations, two wheelbase lengths, and three trim levels (XL, XLT, and Titanium).

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NewsNovember 7, 2012

Dutch Firms Design 'Smart,' Glow-in-the-Dark Highway

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – The first prototype of the Netherlands’ “Smart Highway” – featuring a glow-in-the-dark roadway using temperature-sensitive paint – was open for public viewing during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2012

Car Rental Q&A: How Can I Get Vehicles Back Into Service Sooner?

Q: How can I get my out-of-service vehicles back into service quicker?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2012

What Are Challenges to Green Rental Cars?

While carving a niche through eco-friendly car rentals, these companies face numerous challenges, such as higher initial costs and keeping rates competitive to worrying about fluctuating fuel prices and competition from the majors.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2012

ACRA: A Cause We All Embrace, a Bill We Can All Support

A proposed bill governing recalled rental vehicles shows that collaboration between the auto rental industry and key stakeholders can result in a legislative solution that advances the public good.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Joanne TuckerNovember 6, 2012

The Daily Deal Complex: Will Groupon and LivingSocial Work For Your Operations?

In a marketing platform that merges coupons with an online reach, daily deal services like Groupon and LivingSocial offer customers deep discounts to services and products. But are those discounts a viable marketing strategy for car rental and related services?

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

New Ford Safety Technology Captures and Processes 15 Images in the Blink of an Eye

COLOGNE, GERMANY -- Ford introduces the low-speed collision avoidance system Active City Stop in the new Fiesta in Europe.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoNovember 5, 2012

To EV or Not to EV? Top Fleets Answer the Question

Going electric may not be for everyone, but several of the country’s top fleets have realized benefits from having electric vehicles in their operations. Learn about the challenges they’ve encountered and how they’ve managed to cope.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherNovember 5, 2012

'Charging' Ahead from the Grid Up

In part one of a two-part article, "Green Fleet" looks back at the past, reviews current challenges, and discusses the obstacles fleets and electric-vehicle infrastructure currently faces.

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