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Operations•by Staff•September 13, 2017

Hurricanes Could Cost GDP Half a Percentage Point in Q3

Speaking about the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma at the FTR Transportation Conference, analysts estimated that the economic impact on the region could cost GDP 0.5% in the third quarter of 2017.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•September 13, 2017

Trump Administration Streamlines Self-Driving Guidelines

The new federal guidance is designed to ease regulatory processes to encourage more innovation from manufacturers.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Hydrogen-Powered Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell Hybrid to Arrive in 2019

Mercedes-Benz will begin selling its hydrogen-powered GLC F-Cell hybrid in the U.S. in late 2019 amid a push by automakers to introduce more zero-emissions vehicles ahead of more stringent emissions regulations, the automaker announced.

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Operations•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Maserati Ghibli Gets Semi-Autonomous Makeover for 2018

The 2018 Maserati Ghibli will add an array of semi-autonomous driving features enabled by a new electric power steering system that replaces the hydraulic steering of earlier model years, the Fiat Chrysler unit announced at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Operations•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Porsche Cayenne Turbo Adds Power for 2019

Porsche will offer a third, higher performance variant of its Cayenne luxury mid-size SUV for 2019 called the Cayenne Turbo that will provide peak 550 horsepower and 567 lb.-ft. of torque, the automaker has announced.

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Operations•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Florida Escapes Worst of Irma, Impact Felt Across State

Hurricane Irma's late shift to the west seems to have spared Florida the worst of the storm, but even with reduced impact, its effects are widespread.

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Safety•by David Cullen•September 12, 2017

NTSB Faults Trucker and Motorist in Fatal Tesla Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a truck driver’s failure to yield the right of way and a car driver’s “inattention due to over-reliance on vehicle automation” are the probable cause of the May 7, 2016, collision of a tractor-trailer and a Tesla S sedan operating in autonomous mode.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Arval Offers Online Maintenance Management

Arval is expanding its vehicle servicing and repair offerings for fleets in the U.K. via a new partnership with ClickMechanic.

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Remarketing•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Manheim, ADESA Resume Florida Operations

Manheim and ADESA reopened their Florida auction facilities on Tuesday, as Hurricane Irma moved north toward Tennessee.

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Fuel•by Staff•September 12, 2017

Gasoline Prices Level off at $2.67 Per Galllon

The national average gasoline price increased 3 cents to $2.67 from a week ago as drivers in states bearing the brunt of Hurricane Irma paid significantly higher prices to fuel their vehicles, according to AAA.

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