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Global Fleetby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Hertz Offers Transfer Service to Air France Passengers

Hertz DriveU provides a transfer service with a private driver to Air France passengers at more than 300 international airports.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Time Names XL's Electric Drive System Top Invention

The XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up

The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.

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Global Fleetby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Closed-End Leases Continue to Dominate Global Market

Full-service operational leasing as a funding option in the global fleet market is projected to grow by 3.9% in 2020, following an expected growth rate of 2.1% to round out 2019.

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Fuelby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Gasoline Prices Remain Stable

The price of a gallon of regular unleaded remained stable with a 1 cent decline to $2.58 for the week following a near-record Thanksgiving travel weekend, according to AAA.

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Global Fleetby StaffDecember 2, 2019

South Africa Fleet Sales Fall Due to Low Economic Growth

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles were at 10,679 units during November 2019 and recorded a decline of 3,038 units from the 13,717 light commercial vehicles sold in November 2018.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Sprinter Vans Recalled for Diesel System Component

Daimler Vans USA is recalling an estimated 4,987 model-year 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter full-size vans equipped with diesel fuel systems because the bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 2, 2019

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Captures Top Safety Pick Award

Chevrolet's 2020 Equinox has earned a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when the compact SUV is outfitted with the available HID projector headlights.

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Operationsby Mike AntichDecember 2, 2019

Hallmark Fleet Manager and Fleet Hall of Famer Retires

Debbie Mize, the long-time corporate services manager, fleet and relocation for Hallmark Cards Inc., retired on Nov. 30, culminating a 43-year career with the company, where she managed the corporate fleet since 1987.

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Global Fleetby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Maintenance Shops Using Stertil-Koni Tech for Harsh Winters

With more snow on highways and roads, greater levels of dirt, salt, grime, and other corrosive elements adhere to the chassis and undercarriages of commercial vehicles. Keep your trucks clean and on the road in the winter.

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