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Global Fleetby Ralph Morton, LondonAugust 28, 2021

James Taylor Appointed B2B Director For Stellantis UK

James Taylor has been appointed B2B director for Stellantis UK, effective August 25, 2021. The experienced former fleet and sales director for Vauxhall will now be responsible for ensuring a coordinated group approach to large fleet customers. His remit covers the Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands in the UK.

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Global Fleetby Ralph Morton, LondonAugust 28, 2021

UK's Royal Mail Fleet Trials Emission-Reducing Tires

The Royal Mail postal delivery service is undertaking a trial of emission reducing tires to evaluate their impact on the environment. The trial, lasting between six to nine months, involves 15 electric vans driving on tires specifically designed to help reduce particulate matter emissions, increasingly fingered - along with brake dust residue - as a source of vehicle pollution.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichAugust 28, 2021

In Memoriam: Bill Gibson — 1952 - 2021

Bill Gibson, director of national sales for ELMS, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla., following a brief illness. Gibson is best remembered for his fleet career at General Motors, where he retired on April 30, 2011, as director, sales for General Motors Fleet & Commercial Operations. He worked at GM for 38 years, which included 21 years in GM Fleet & Commercial Operation, which included rental, commercial, and global fleet sales.

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Fleet Forwardby StaffAugust 27, 2021

Wireless Charging Trial for Fleets Goes Live in Edinburgh

Electric vans will be fitted with a charging pad to park on as part of the trial. The £1.6 million project is led by Flexible Power Systems, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and Heriot-Watt University.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 26, 2021

Toyota Announces Pricing on 2022 Prius

The new Prius Nightshade is one of 10 Toyota hybrid models and features a FWD or AWD-e powertrain and service connect trial standard for all grades.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 26, 2021

Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Hybrid

The 2022 Niro Hybrid (HEV) delivers an estimated 50 MPG and features many standard Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 26, 2021

Merchants Fleet, Enel X Partner On EV Charging Infrastructure

The partnership will bring smart EV equipment to Merchants Fleet clients as part of the federal order to reach electric vehicle goals.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2021

Samsara Launches New App Marketplace Integrations

The new app integrations span transportation management, maintenance, compliance, and more, and means customers can access real-time data for their fleets.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 26, 2021

XL Fleet Launches Electrified Ram Heavy-Duty Pickup

The XLH system represents the XL Fleet's first electrification product to be available for Ram Commercial, Stellantis’ line of commercial pickup trucks.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 25, 2021

Cox Automotive Update: August Sales Pace Forecast to be Year's Slowest

The decrease in U.S. auto sales is due to historically low new-vehicle inventory levels, which are over 50% lower than they were a year ago.

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