Avis Group Names Lawrence Kinder Senior VP/CIO

Gas Price Increasing on Expected OPEC Oil Cutback, AAA Reports

Texas Bill Seeks to Offer Rebate for Hybrid Purchases

AUSTIN --- A Texas state bill proposed Feb. 16 seeks to give hybrid vehicle purchasers a 10 percent rebate on their sales tax.

GM Opel CEO Resigns Ahead of PSA Group Purchase

Former Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann will be replaced by former Opel CFO Michael Lohscheller.

Study Compares Human Drivers and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies

A report from the University of Michigan assesses the strengths and weaknesses of human drivers and the various technologies used in self-driving cars.

Dubai Ups Fines for Tram Road Sharing Violations

Stiff penalties await motorists who disobey new rules governing traffic on roads shared with Dubai Tram, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned.

Colorado Clean Cities Hosts Alternative Fuel Vehicle Driving Experience

To help its members communicate their real-world fueling and driving experiences to the fleet industry, Colorado Clean Cities asked select attendees of its annual meeting in July to drive an alternative-fuel vehicle to the event and report on their experiences. CCC called this event the Alternative Fuel Driving Experience, and five individuals recorded details of their journeys.

UAE Fleet Management Company Diversifies Operations

The growth of the UAE’s food industry in parallel with a rising population and expanding infrastructure is helping Massar Solutions diversify beyond its cyclical fleet management business.

Geotab Telematics Reaches Seven Continents

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will begin using Geotab products to support its diverse fleet of vehicles in Antarctica. The telematics solution will be used to report location and help improve driver safety.