What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In

The road to EV profitability for Ford hinges on increasing earnings margins for its core ICE vehicles, as well as growth of its commercial division, Ford Pro.

Toyota Reportedly to Sell Ethanol Cars in U.S. by 2008

TOKYO --- Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to begin selling ethanol-powered vehicles in the U.S. by 2008.

Telematics Data Shows Fleet Activity is Rising

Fleet activity in the U.S. ended the week of Aug. 3, 2020 at peak levels not seen this year since February 2020, which also spiked through some of July, reflecting a return to normalcy in the industry.

Telogis' Fleet 10, Features Updated Safety and Fuel Monitoring, New Mobile App, and New Reports

ALISO VIEJO, CA - Fleet 10's new features include Telogis’ Driver Scorecard, designed to improve driver safety; the Telogis Supervisor app for smartphones and tablets; and next-generation fuel card monitoring technology, among others.

Cendant May Acquire Some Assets of Other Car Rental Companies

Bush Administration Prepares Plans for Possible GPS Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Bush has ordered plans for temporarily disabling the U.S. network of global positioning satellites during a national crisis to prevent terrorists from using the navigational technology, the White House said on December 15, according to a report by the Associated Press.

Porsche Plans to Offer Hybrid Vehicle

WEISSACH, Germany --- Porsche AG has launched a new hybrid program and plans to introduce a hybrid vehicle within three years, the company announced.

Dubai Police Add 'Rescue Cars' to Fleet

The Dubai Police have equipped two special rescue vehicles with a device to safely bring to a halt cars suffering from cruise control malfunctions.

Dawson Appointed ALD Automotive Managing Director

PARIS, FRANCE – ALD Automotive has appointed Mel Dawson as the leasing and fleet management company’s new managing director. The appointment became effective on Jan. 1. Dawson will report to Tim Albertsen, ALD International’s deputy CEO.