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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Third-Gen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its third-generation Sprinter in Duisburg, Germany, as a versatile full-size van with a factory telematics package that will arrive in the U.S. later this year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Next-Gen Sprinter Van

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its third-generation Sprinter today in Duisburg, Germany, at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers, as a versatile full-size van with a factory telematics service that will arrive in the U.S. later this year.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichFebruary 5, 2018

How to Avoid Over- and Under-Spec'ing Pitfalls

Spec’ing a medium-duty truck is a complicated process that requires hundreds of decisions and choices, with each potentially impacting another. It is a science to achieve the balance between over-spec’ing and under-spec’ing a truck.

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Articlesby Andy LundinFebruary 2, 2018

2017 Fleet Car of the Year: Ford Fusion

With six awards, the Fusion has won more times than any other vehicle. The latest refresh boasts the addition of adaptive cruise control and two new trim levels.

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Articlesby Andy LundinFebruary 2, 2018

2017 Fleet Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Since it last won the award in 2013, the Silverado has continued to improve elements that are important to fleets.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2018

Isuzu Truck and Part Sales Reach Record Level

Isuzu dealers retailed 22,633 Isuzu trucks to customers in 2017 — a record for Isuzu-branded trucks in the United States. In addition, Isuzu dealers purchased more parts with a sales increase of 3.9% versus 2016, setting another record.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2018

Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 21.2% in January

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from nine manufactures increased 21.2% to 54,402 in January as truck and car sales registered strong gains from a year ago. Sales of trucks, vans, and SUVs increased 21.2% to 47,490, while sales of passenger cars increased 11.6% to 6,912, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2018

Genesis Unveils Plan for Dealer Network

Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America have begun the process of selecting dealers to operate 100 stand-alone Genesis stores, which would be built out over the next three years, according to the company.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2018

Jaguar Tests I-Pace SUV in Extreme Conditions

Jaguar Land Rover has put its I-Pace battery-electric SUV through testing in Arctic driving at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit at its facility in Arjeplog, Sweden, the company has announced.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2018

2018 Hyundai Kona Starts at $20,450

Hyundai's new utility, the 2018 Kona subcompact SUV, will retail for at least $20,450 when it goes on sale in March, Hyundai has announced.

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