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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 8, 2018

AFLA Updates 2018 Conference Dates

The Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association (AFLA) has updated the dates for its annual conference this year, which will now be held during October 1 to 3, 2018.

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Operations•by Staff•January 8, 2018

Ford's Diesel F-150: 30 MPG on the Highway

Ford's first diesel-powered 2018 F-150 pickup can deliver an EPA-rated 30 mpg in highway driving, which would put it among the most fuel-efficient pickups available when it goes on sale in the spring.

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Safety•by Staff•January 5, 2018

Which States Are Riskiest for Driving in Snow?

A driver’s chances of getting in a snow-related crash are highest in the state of Wyoming, according to a recent analysis of 2016 crash data.

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Safety•by Staff•January 5, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 8,700 Vehicles for Door Locks

Dealers will inspect each left-rear door lock and replace it if needed, as part of a safety recall expected to begin this month.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•January 5, 2018

Tesla's Model 3 Falling Short of Production Goals

Tesla only delivered 1,550 Model 3 cars in the fourth quarter of 2017 and won’t hit full scale production of the vehicle until June.

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Operations•by Staff•January 5, 2018

New Vehicle Fuel Economy Falls to 25 MPG

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in December fell to 25 mpg — down 0.2 mpg from a revised November value, according to Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak, researchers from the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Remarketing•by Staff•January 5, 2018

Used Vehicle Retention Weakens in December: Black Book

An index that tracks wholesale used vehicle values fell in December for the first time in four months at a time when the used vehicle market typically shows some weakness. It also reinforced 2017 as a growth year for used vehicle sales.

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Operations•by Staff•January 5, 2018

AFLA Adds Four to Board

The Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association (AFLA) has added four new board members, including Siemens fleet manager, Dejana's fleet and leasing director, the president of an influential fleet dealer, and the vice president of Fleet Street Remarketing.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•January 5, 2018

California Lawmaker Wants to Ban Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles by 2040

A California assemblyman has introduced a bill that would require all new passenger vehicles sold in 2040 to be zero-emission vehicles.

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Safety•by Staff•January 4, 2018

Hyundai to Offer Fully Autonomous Vehicle by 2021

Hyundai and Volkswagen have signed deals with Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation to use its self-driving software in their bids to develop fully autonomous vehicles for commercial service.

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