Fleet Manager Fired Days After Recommending Fleet Downsizing

MILWAUKEE, WI — Dan Blosser, fleet manager for the Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW), was fired only days after submitting a report about getting rid of underused vehicles to save tax dollars, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

SUV Tax Loophole Survives Energy Bill

According to a Reuters report, Republican leaders on November 17 killed a Senate plan to close a loophole allowing small-business owners to deduct up to $100,000 from their taxable income for buying a luxury sport utility vehicle.

NHTSA Says One in Four Vehicle Owners Fails to Have Recall Work Performed

In a report by NBC on December 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that there were 436 recalls issued last year, affecting some 18.3 million cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles. Of those, roughly 5 million have not undergone repair work and remain on the road.

Ford to Equip Its Cars and Trucks with Bluetooth Technology

ADT Automotive Technical Center Conducts Training on Behalf of Auction Assoc.

Minnesota Auditor Recommends Shifting Funds from Corn-Based Ethanol to Cellulosic Ethanol

ST. PAUL, MN --- A new report about biofuels, released by the Office of the Legislative Auditor for the Minnesota Legislature, recommends that the state eliminate the producer payment program for corn-based ethanol.

Malaysian Automaker to Manufacture Electric Cars for Netherlands-Based Company

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA --- Proton Holdings Bhd. has agreed to manufacture electric cars for Netherlands-based Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd. that will generate as much as two billion ringgit ($553.2 million) in revenue over four years, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

WEX Helps Automate Fleet Registration in Australia

WEX Inc. has partnered with a payment service company to automate the car registration renewal process for businesses in Australia.

Tristar Transport Commits to Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) plans a joint venture agreement with Tristar Transport to improve Saudi Arabia's petroleum and chemicals sector's services.