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Global Fleetby StaffDecember 29, 2017

European Fleets to Test Electric Volkswagen Crafter Van

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered battery-electric versions of its Crafter cargo van to an international group of major customers for testing before it is released in September 2018.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Gearshift Interlocks Bolster Seat Belt Use: IIHS

An IIHS research project concludes that gearshift interlocks are better at raising seat belt use rates than enhanced seat belt reminder systems that use chimes and displays.

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Operationsby Mike AntichDecember 29, 2017

Ferguson Names Group Vice President of Risk Management

Caryn Helmandollar has been promoted to group vice president of risk management at Ferguson plc.

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Operationsby Mike AntichDecember 29, 2017

Ferguson Names Fleet Manager

Chad Edmondson provides strategic management and oversight of nearly 10,000 assets nationwide.

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Operationsby Mike AntichDecember 29, 2017

Weatherford Names Fleet Manager

Gene Spencer was promoted to fleet manager for Weatherford in Houston, Texas, in June 2017. Earlier, Spencer was a fleet analyst for Weatherford, which he joined in 2016.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

Hyundai, Kia to Offer A.I. Personal Assistants in 2019 Vehicles

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors plan to add a voice-activated personal assistant to their 2019 models that will be unveiled at CES 2018 in early January, Hyundai has announced.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

2017 New Vehicle Sales Should Reach Fourth All-Time

New-vehicle sales for 2017 should reach 17.1 million, which would make 2017 the fourth-highest year on record and signals continuing robust health in the automotive industry, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Michelin Sells TCi Stores, Retread Shop to Independent Dealers

Michelin North America Inc. has sold four Tire Centers stores and a TCi retread plant to two independent commercial tire dealers.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Workhorse to Spin Off Aviation Business

Workhorse Group announced its intention to spin off its aviation division, which includes its SureFly personal helicopter, into a separate publicly traded company named SureFly Inc. – but it will hold on to the HorseFly drone designed for parcel deliveries.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 28, 2017

Maserati Adds Electric Power Steering for 2018

Maserati is moving to electric power steering from hydraulic-based steering for its 2018 models to enable additional driver-assisting features for its Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte, the company announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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