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Safety•by Staff•August 31, 2021

2021 Lincoln Nautilus Snags Top Safety Pick Award

A mid-size SUV navigates its way to safety recognition with better headlights than ever.

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Remarketing•by Martin Romjue•August 31, 2021

You May Name-Drop These IARA Award Winners

In its 20th anniversary year, the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance showcased some of its most accomplished industry professionals.

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Fleet Forward•by Staff•August 31, 2021

Ideanomics Set to Acquire Via Motors

Ideanomics has entered into an agreement to acquire VIA Motors International, Inc. in an all-stock transaction for a 100% ownership stake,

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Operations•by Staff•August 29, 2021

Dealership Profits Reach Record High Amid Tight Vehicles Sales Market

A recent quarterly report from Haig Partners shows that buy-sell activity among auto dealerships has exploded, leading to "empty lots and overstuffed wallets."

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 29, 2021

The Most Shopped EV and Hybrid Vehicle Brands

Second quarter numbers show emerging competition for buyer choices as more models enter the market.

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Remarketing•by Staff•August 29, 2021

KAR, CARWAVE Deal to Grow Online Marketplace

KAR expects to be immediately profitable across its North American dealer-to-dealer platforms while enhancing its position in the highly fragmented wholesale used vehicle market.

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Global Fleet•by Ralph Morton, London•August 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 Fleet•by Ralph Morton, London•August 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 Fleet•by Mike Antich•August 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 Forward•by Staff•August 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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