The chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), a UK-based organization representing the interests of fleet managers, believes fleets should skip plug-in hybrid models on fleet policies and focus on pure electric models.
Having sold Saab in 2009 and then quit Europe altogether in 2017 when GM Europe sold its Opel and Vauxhall brands to the PSA Group (now Stellantis), GM Europe is nosing its way back to Europe.
The latest addition to Spiffy’s Complete Car Care marketplace connects customers with independent mechanics for major repairs.
Do you know the answers to the top nine most frequently asked questions about retread tires?
Australian zero-emissions truck manufacturer SEA Electric has turned to rooftop solar power for its Melbourne assembly facility, with the installation of a 100kW solar power system.
The Service Platform uses data from Arrival’s vehicles and proprietary algorithms to enable existing service providers to repair and maintain its electric vehicles.
Five companies were selected by Newlab and Ford to join them in the new Michigan Central facility to help revolutionize electrification and charging infrastructure — including fleet.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 beat out BMW’s iX and Mercedes-Benz’s EQS and was awarded 2022 German Car of the Year in the “New Energy” category.
Vehicle idling wastes billions of gallons of fuel annually and sullies the air with pollutants. An eLearning program aims to change fleet drivers’ vehicle idling habits with an emotionally engaging curriculum.
Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.
Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.
The program enables businesses to provide support to local schools while simultaneously providing those businesses with access to service professionals entering the work force.
A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.
Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.
Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
The following charts detail U.S. passenger tire imports; available tire sizes; replacement medium/heavy truck tire brand shares; U.S. market share for retreaded truck tires; U.S. retreading trends; available passenger car sizes by rim diameter; U.S. truck tire imports; and more.
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