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NewsOctober 15, 2021

Tactical Registrations in Europe – Covid-19 and Semiconductors Broke the Trend

The Covid-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortage have disrupted the trend towards self-registrations in Europe. The Dataforce analysis of market channels in new registrations figures explains the pre-crisis trend and the changes in the last two years, along with the differences between market and brand strategies.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

ALD Acquires Fleetpool to Develop Digital Subscription Services

French fleet managing and leasing company ALD Automotive announced it will acquire Fleetpool, a leading German car subscription company.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

September Car Sales Continue YoY Rise in Australia

Australian market September sales figures reveal all buyer segments are up compared to same time in 2020.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

Consortium Bids $1.38 Billion for Smartgroup

A consortium led by investment firm TPG Global has offered to acquire 100% of Australian-based specialist management services company Smartgroup for $1.38 billion.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

Foxconn Acquires Lordstown Motors EV Facility for $230 Million

FoxConn will manufacture Lordstown Motors’ Endurance full-size pickup truck at the Lordstown facility in Ohio (USA).

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 12, 2021

Four Ways to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

Upfitting a vehicle is a process that requires thought and consideration. It is essential that fleet managers and all suppliers collaborate on upfits. In the final analysis, there are four proven strategies that will expedite OTD for upfits.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 12, 2021

Upfitter OTD Impacted by Labor & Parts Shortages

Upfitters have been battered by inconsistent chassis deliveries from the OEMs, back-ordered parts, widespread labor shortages, constraints on ordering pre-fabricated parts, and higher expenses for aluminum and steel.

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NewsOctober 11, 2021

AFP Forms Kerbside Charging Group (KCG)

The newly formed collective will work with local governments to provide charging infrastructure in places where it is desperately needed.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2021

Origin of the Microchip Shortage & Other Constraints

As demand for once common products soared, the ability to ship vehicles, parts, components, and other materials dwindled with each passing week into the pandemic.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2021

Unprecedented Supply Constraints Disrupt 2021 OTD

There were a slew of OEM‐related ordering, production, and cancellation challenges. Throughout the model-year, there were large shifts in buildout times as well as a number of post‐buildout cancellations of accepted orders.

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