Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety

News•October 2, 2012

PHH Arval Receives The Fraser Group’s First ‘Exceptional’ Distinction

SPARKS, MD – The Fraser Group sets rigorous standards that must be met in order to achieve an “exceptional” level of performance. This particular award is designed to recognize call centers that have achieved 95 percent or greater against 36 criteria for four consecutive quarters.

Read More →
News•September 26, 2012

Utilimaster Recalls 9,861 Work Trucks

WASHINGTON – Utilimaster Corp., an Indiana-based manufacturer of walk-in vans and commercial truck bodies for the delivery and service marketplace, is recalling 9,861 work trucks because of a potential problem with the door locks.

Read More →
News•September 26, 2012

New Honda Website Offers Post-Collision Advice

TORRANCE, CA – Honda has launched a website aimed at assisting Honda vehicle owners in navigating through the collision repair process. The site features three principal sections: Accident Assistance, Collision 101 and Body Shop Locator.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•September 26, 2012

Altec Recalls 245 Aerial-Device Trucks

WASHINGTON – Altec Industries Inc. is recalling 245 2002-2009 model-year AH75, AH85, AH100 and HL125 aerial-device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers.

Read More →
News•September 26, 2012

Va. Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Counterfeit GM Diagnostic Equipment

WASHINGTON -- A Virginia man on Sept. 26 pleaded guilty in federal court to selling counterfeit General Motors automotive diagnostic devices used by mechanics to identify vehicle safety issues, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

Read More →
News•September 25, 2012

Cadillac Automatic Braking System Designed to Avoid Crashes

DETROIT – Three new Cadillac models, including the ATS sport sedan, have a new advanced safety system that can automatically stop the vehicle in low-speed conditions to help avoid crashes.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articles•by Greg Basich•September 25, 2012

GE Capital Fleet Services Finds Customer Concerns Reflect Rapid Changes in Fleet Industry

Automotive Fleet magazine spoke with Steve Jastrow and Brandi Stensos from GE Capital Fleet Services to find out what their customers are doing to address cost-savings, improve driver safety, and boost workforce productivity.

Read More →
News•September 24, 2012

GM Recalls 426,240 Saturn Aura, Chevy Malibu and Pontiac G6 Vehicles

WASHINGTON – General Motors is recalling 426,240 2007-2010 model-year Saturn Aura and 2008-2010 model-year Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Read More →
News•September 24, 2012

Ford Recalls 5,500 2012-MY Edge Crossovers

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling approximately 5,500 2012 model-year Ford Edge crossover vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines because of a fuel leak risk, the NHTSA reported.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•September 24, 2012

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Curbing the Risk of Deer Collisions

The arrival of the fall season means your drivers are now much more likely to encounter deer on the roadways. Here are some tips to help your drivers stay safe when they unexpectedly cross paths with deer.

Read More →