Ford to Offer Transit Connect Wagon in U.S. in 2013
AMSTERDAM – As part of its “Go Further” event in Europe, Ford announced that it plans to sell its Tourneo lineup of passenger vehicles as the Transit Connect Wagon in North America in 2013.
The European version of Ford's Transit Connect Wagon, called the Tourneo Connect. The Transit Connect Wagon will go on sale in North America in 2013.
The European version of Ford's Transit Connect Wagon, called the Tourneo Connect. The Transit Connect Wagon will go on sale in North America in 2013.
AMSTERDAM – As part of its “Go Further” event in Europe, Ford announced that it plans to sell its Tourneo lineup of passenger vehicles as the Transit Connect Wagon in North America in 2013.
The automaker stated that the European version of the vehicle comes in a five-seat version and a seven-seat model. The vehicle comes wtih sliding rear doors, flexible seating, and a number of "smart" storage areas, according to Ford.
The automaker added it plans to offer the vehicle with gasoline and diesel engines in Europe but hasn’t yet announced powertrain or other details about the version of the vehicle that's slated for the U.S. market.
Ford made this announcement along with reveals of images of the all-new Transit and Transit Connect vans.
More Operations
Managing Fleet Costs in an Era of Permanent Volatility
Fleet operating costs have risen more than 20% since 2020, raising a key question: When does extending a vehicle's service life stop making financial sense?
Read More →
The Next Evolution of Fleet Management: Autonomous Operations
This opening keynote session at the Fleet Forward Conference highlights the future of autonomous driving for fleets.
Read More →
How to Reduce the Total Cost of Risk From Catalytic Converter Theft
A stolen catalytic converter can cost fleets far more in downtime and lost productivity than in repairs. A total-cost-of-risk approach can help fleet managers quantify their exposure and prioritize theft prevention.
Read More →
Personal-Use Charges Rise as Vehicle Values Fall | AF News Recap
Personal-use charges are climbing, wholesale used-vehicle values are declining, and commercial fleet sales growth is slowing. This week, we're breaking down the latest fleet data, plus how Element Fleet Management is helping Waymo prepare for its first Canadian robotaxi market.
Read More →
Here's When You Should Make an Exception to Fleet Policy
Fleet policies are designed to create consistency, but not every driver or situation fits neatly within standard rules.
Read More →
AI-Native or AI-Acquired: What Should Fleet Managers Look for in an AI Platform?
Six questions can help fleet managers look beyond AI marketing claims to evaluate integration, data access, and real-world operational performance.
Read More →
A buyer's guide to fleet management software in 2027
Buying fleet management software in 2027 means looking beyond features and price. As fleet operations, technology and expectations evolve, this guide explores what today’s fleet professionals should consider when choosing a system that can deliver value now and adapt to what comes next.
Read More →
What Will Shape the Next Era of Fleet Management?
EVs, AI, and autonomous vehicles are reshaping fleet management. Discover what’s ahead—and how fleet leaders can prepare for the next era.
Read More →
How Fleets Can Recruit and Train Veterans for Technician Roles
Here's how the technician shortage has affected uptime for fleets, and what to do about it.
Read More →
Avis Budget Group Deploys Neology Toll Management Technology Across Major Brands
Neology’s neoFleet platform will manage toll transactions and toll-authority operations for vehicles across Avis, Budget, Payless, Budget Truck and Zipcar.
Read More →