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Leasing•by Paul Clinton•October 1, 2018

Element to 'Reset' Fleet Business

Element Fleet Management has announced a five-point plan to "reset" its fleet business that includes internal actions, a $150 million operations investment, a $300 million share offering, a purchase and wind-down of its 19th Capital joint venture, and an accountability plan.

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Safety•by Staff•October 1, 2018

Volvo's Flagship Models Capture Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently recognized the Volvo 2018 S90 and the Volvo 2019 XC90 with 2018 Top Safety Pick awards. These latest awards mean Volvo now has a total of five models that earned a 2018 award from IIHS.

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Operations•by Staff•October 1, 2018

FCA Exec Shuffle Brings Bigland Back to Ram

Mike Manley, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles new chief executive, has realigned his leadership team to appoint Reid Bigland to lead the Ram brand of trucks and vans. Bigland returns to a role he held in 2013 and 2014, when the brand saw a nearly 50% growth in sales.

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Vehicle Research•by Paul Clinton•October 1, 2018

Ram 1500 Classic Loads Up Fleet Options

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will offer two trim models of its 2019 Ram 1500 Classic exclusively to fleet buyers, including a truck that's configured for law enforcement fleets, and a range of fleet-only options on the Tradesman model.

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Safety•by Staff•October 1, 2018

Driving Dynamics Introduces Driver Training Brand

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has introduced the DriverAdvantage brand for behind-the-wheel training services it offers to fleets with light- and medium-duty vehicles, the Newark, Del.-based company announced.

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Leasing•by Staff•October 1, 2018

Donlen Recognized for Innovative Technology

Donlen has been selected as one of the 30 Most Innovative Companies by CIO Bulletin, according to the Bannockburn, Ill.-based fleet management company.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•October 1, 2018

Record Number of Fleet Managers Attend 2018 AFLA Conference

The 2018 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) conference started Oct. 1 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•October 1, 2018

Nissan Unveils 2019 Titan at State Fair of Texas

Nissan returned to the heart of truck country – the annual State Fair of Texas – to reveal the 2019 Titan.

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Safety•by Marianne Matthews•October 1, 2018

Advanced Safety Tech Could Reduce Fatalities by 29%

Approximately 40% of crashes, 37% of injuries and 29% of fatalities involving passenger vehicles could be avoided by equipping all cars, pickup trucks, vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), according to a recent analysis from the AAA Foundation.

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Leasing•by Staff•October 1, 2018

Merchants Hires Groth as Purchasing Director

Merchants Fleet Management has hired Candice Groth as director of purchasing for the Hooksett, N.H.-based fleet management company.

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