Daytime Running Lights Available for Econoline

Driving Longer ... and Cheaper

Extending vehicle life may add some expense but Hallmark reports important cost savings.

Brazil's Automotive Market Continues to Struggle

Brazil's automotive market so far has fallen by a fifth this year, partly the result of a cash-strapped government's decision to curtail incentives meant to help the industry.

Wright & Filippis Using Propane Vehicles to Reduce Fuel Costs

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – Medical equipment and services provider Wright & Filippis is seeing savings from the seven propane-fueled vehicles in service and plans to convert five more before the end of the year.

VPSI Vanpool Groups Grow at Fort Leavenworth

FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS - The company also provides services for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Blackstone and Carlyle Buyout Groups Submit Rival Bids for Hertz

PARK RIDGE, NJ — Blackstone Group LP and Carlyle Group are part of buyout groups that are making rival takeover bids for Hertz Corp., the rental car unit of Ford Motor Co., according to the Bloomberg News Service.

Ford's New 6.0-L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Produces 560 Ft.-Lbs. of Torque at 2,000 RPM

Ford is offering 560 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2,000 rpm on its all-new Power Stroke Diesel engine and five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. This is an increase of 10 ft.-lbs. since its pre-introduction in May.

Otis Fleet Replaces Muscle with Machines

Portable cranes allowed Otis Elevators to right-size its truck fleet without losing capability, reduce injury, and increase efficiency for mobile workers.

New NAFA Foundation Survey Measures Fleet Satisfaction with Manufacturers

Fleet managers expressed their levels of satisfaction (and disappointment) with services and products offered by DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors through an extensive, independent study conducted by the NAFA Foundation.