Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Global Fleet•by Staff•July 31, 2015

Daimler, Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner in Mexican Venture

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have expanded their collaboration with the launch of a manufacturing joint venture in Aguascalientes in central Mexico.

Read More →
Green Fleet•by Staff•July 31, 2015

Tesla Partners with Conn. EV Charging Installer

Tesla Motors has selected Connecticut-based CT Electric Car as one of its electric vehicle (EV) charging installers in the state.

Read More →
Global Fleet•by Staff•July 31, 2015

Canada Announces Stricter Vehicle, Fuel Standards

The Canadian government has announced new vehicle and fuel standards to reduce air pollution from on-road vehicles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety•by Staff•July 31, 2015

GM's OnStar Hacked, Volt Engine Started

A hacker has found a security vulnerability in General Motors' OnStar mobile app that allowed him to locate a Chevrolet Volt, unlock the vehicle, and start its engine.

Read More →
Global Fleet•by Staff•July 31, 2015

AlertDriving Program Expands to Bolivia

AlertDriving, a provider of driver risk management, has announced a strategic new channel partnership with Somare Consulting Group Srl., a Bolivian provider of international consulting, training, and consultancy.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•July 30, 2015

Senate Approves House’s 3-Month Highway Bill

The Senate passed its massive and contentious long-term highway bill and then approved the three-month extension of federal highway funding passed earlier by the House. The $8 billion patch, which runs out on October 29, has been sent to President Obama, who is expected to sign the bill.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety•by Staff•July 30, 2015

New York City Ranked Worst for Drivers

Due to heavy traffic and poor road conditions, New York took last place in a ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for drivers. Two Texas cities (Lubbock and Corpus Christi) took the top spots as the most driver-friendly.

Read More →
Safety•by Staff•July 30, 2015

Aluminum F-150 Named IIHS Top Pick

Ford's 2015 F-150 crew cab model has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, while the extended cab model was rated as good by the group.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•July 30, 2015

Volkswagen Adds New Infotainment System for 2016-MY

Volkswagen will introduce its new MIB II infotainment system that integrates smartphone user interfaces on most of its 2016 model-year vehicles, the automaker has announced.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Green Fleet•by Staff•July 30, 2015

Minn. Company Designs EV Utility Truck

Minnesota-based Universal Tactical Systems has designed a battery-electric medium-duty truck with the capability to be equipped with a bucket and swing arm for use by electric utility workers.

Read More →