MENU
SEARCHRental fleet sales gain by a fifth compared to last year while commercial fleet sales dip by double digits.
Total fleet sales for January 2024 rose 3.1%, from 154,379 in January 2023 to 159,159 last month.
Graphic: Bobit
Sales into the three primary fleet sectors got off to a mixed and incomplete start in the new year following a stellar finish for 2023 that crossed the 2 million sales mark.
Total fleet sales for January 2024 rose 3.1%, from 154,379 in January 2023 to 159,159 last month, according to Bobit/Automotive Fleet sales data released Feb. 1.
Bobit fleet sales numbers reflect aggregate sales from the three major Detroit-based auto manufacturers and the Asian Big 6. However, several automakers so far have not reported full numbers for January.
Subaru has not reported sales into rental fleets, while it and three other brands -- Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota -- did not report the number of sales into government fleets. [Automotive Fleet will update this article if and when they become available].
Broke down by fleet sector, 2023 sales figures show:
Commercial Fleets: 58,915 vehicles sold in January compared to 68,661 in January 2023, down 14.2%.
Rental Fleets: 80,4231 vehicles sold in January versus 67,132 in January 2023, up 19.8%
Government Fleets: 19,821 sold last month, compared to 18,586 same month last year, up 6.6%
Among all commercial, rental, and government sector fleets total sales for 2023 reached 2,179,751 vehicles compared to 1,698,656 in 2022, for a robust increase of 28.3%.
Gemini integration and new Google Maps immersive navigation tools are slated for upcoming Volvo EV models, including the EX60.
Read More →
Ray Breault, a former NAFA president and longtime fleet leader whose career spanned nearly 60 years, died May 1 at age 95. Breault was inducted into the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame in 2008 and was widely recognized for his contributions to the fleet management profession.
Read More →
Volkswagen recently released details on the 2027 lineup, which includes a variety of new features for the vehicles.
Read More →
Kia lowered pricing for the 2026 EV6 lineup while adding standard charging equipment, Plug & Charge capability, and updated color options.
Read More →
BMW priced the 2027 iX3 50 xDrive at $61,500 and said the new EV SUV will offer up to 434 miles of range, 800V fast charging, and a new-generation operating system when deliveries begin in September.
Read More →
In this news recap, host Faith Howell covers the ethics of AI, replacement delays, and how one company is streamlining uptime.
Read More →
For fleet managers, fuel is one of the biggest line items in the budget — and it's one hybrids can shrink without changing how your people work. Download the eBook to see the numbers, understand the technology, and get a step-by-step guide to making the switch.
Read More →
EMKAY recently celebrated a major milestone: 80 years in the fleet industry.
Read More →
Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.
Read More →
Mercedes-Benz introduces an all-electric C-Class with dual motors, up to 482 hp, fast charging, and a redesigned interior built on a dedicated EV platform.
Read More →
