The State of the Wholesale Used-Vehicle Market
With the help of industry experts, Automotive Fleet takes a look at the current state of the used-vehicle market and what the near future may hold.
November 11, 2021
With the help of industry experts, Automotive Fleet takes a look at the current state of the used-vehicle market and what the near future may hold.
November 11, 2021
Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.
October 28, 2021
A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.
October 27, 2021
Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.
October 27, 2021
The EV market has totally evolved in the last decade and will continue to change as EVs become more affordable, longer lasting, and more efficient.
October 27, 2021
From state-of-the-art onboard sensors to wireless telematics and more, Microsoft Azure is going to help Enterprise scale its fleet to a 350,000+ vehicle connected force by the end of the year. A fully connected worldwide fleet may be just five years away.
October 27, 2021
Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
October 26, 2021
Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer, causing repair spend to increase in 2021
October 26, 2021
As disruptions continue to rock vehicle and parts production, fleets should plan for limited fleet supply and cost increases in the near term. But there are things they can do now to mitigate the situation.
September 7, 2021
Due to the global shortage of semiconductors used in automobiles, OEMs are telling car rental companies to expect “significant delays” with fleet orders. One operator has had a large order canceled outright.
January 27, 2021
Motorq’s connected car APIs enable fleet owners to identify the location and pre-delivery status of General Motors’ vehicles. The system uses OnStar technology for “surgical” enablement of data that can be stopped or started as needed.
November 18, 2020
The robust economy is creating record numbers of new jobs and a subsequent labor shortage that is being exacerbated by the large wave of Baby Boomer retirements, but some see uncertainty of future market conditions.
December 11, 2019
Launched by General Motors in January 2016, Maven is a car-sharing service that is spreading across North America and offering technology and terms that could prove irresistible to mobile fleets.
October 18, 2017
While large scale deployment of autonomous vehicles won’t happen anytime soon, it’s important for fleets to formulate their game plans now.
September 29, 2017
The mobility revolution is happening through greater connectivity, manufacturers' suites of transportation services, electrification, and the introduction of autonomous vehicles themselves. At the same time, manufacturers are placing the car at the center in this new world.
November 22, 2016
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