VW to Invest $800M in EV Production

Volkswagen AG will invest $800 million to expand its Chattanooga, Tenn., assembly plant to establish it as the base to manufacture battery-electric vehicles for the North American market starting in 2022, according to the automaker.

Used Vehicle Inventory, Sales, Supply, Prices Holding Steady

The key metrics of the used vehicle market are either slightly down or barely up, but affordability remains a challenge.

International Motors to Partner with New Chinese EV Brand GWM ORA in the UK

International Motors (IM) also imports Subaru and Isuzu vehicles in the UK, and runs the parts and service business for Mitsubishi Motors following its exit from the UK market.

GE Fleet Services Launches Online Remarketing Channel for Heavy Trucks and Specialty Assets

In addition to its auction channel, GE Commercial Finance - Fleet Services announced in May the introduction of an online remarketing channel designed specifically for the used heavy truck and specialty asset market.

Cellport Systems and Omron Corp. Form Alliance

ADESA’s King Receives PR Accreditation

ADESA Corp.’s Beth King achieved designation of Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional by the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB).

Big Data and Advanced Analytics will Further Intertwine Procurement and Fleet

Looking ahead, how will procurement and fleet evolve in the future? My prediction is there will be market forces (both internal and external), along with technological enhancements, that will facilitate a much closer collaboration between the two disciplines using a combination of in-house and outsourced expertise.

Navistar & Mahindra Launch Joint Truck Venture

A new line of trucks manufactured by Mahindra-Navistar for commercial customers in India may impact how vehicles will be designed for similar customers elsewhere around the world.

Ram's 2015 ProMaster City

The 2015 Ram ProMaster City is entering the competitive compact van market in late 2014 with class-leading cargo volume and a nine-speed transmission. The van will compete with Ford's Transit Connect, Nissan's NV200, and GM's Chevrolet City Express. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Fiat Chrysler.