The Emergence of e-Plates to Track Fleet Assets

I enjoy following the fleet management industry in the UK since it is among the most sophisticated in the world. Innovative trends often first appear in the UK, which makes for interesting conjecture as to whether they may be a prelude to what might emerge in the U.S. fleet market. One recent development was a controversial decision to test radio frequency identification (RFID) chips embedded in the license plates of vehicles. The UK Ministry of Transport gave the official go-ahead in August

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expands Airport Presence

Experts Tell NTEA Attendees Economy to Expand by Second Quarter 2002

Enterprise Names New Remarketing Management

Electric Vehicles — Where are the Profit Margins?

EV sales to fleets will be an essential part of the equation, though with a higher profitability profile than traditional ICE vehicle sales. Profitability on non-vehicle items such as software will be even more critical.

Remarketers Focus on Industry Realities at Annual Event

IARA Summer Roundtable: From the latest vehicle market dynamics to technology influences to electric vehicle shortfalls, the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance bonded over the big issues while teeing up member and industry growth.

How an RFI Can Improve Your RFP

A request for information (RFI) is a less-widely used tactical tool that can provide vital pre-RFP information, including a market analysis that can better inform an RFP when it does go out.

Mitsubishi Hits i-MiEV Production Milestone

MIZUSHIMA, JAPAN - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announced production of its i-MiEV electric vehicle reached the 5,000-unit mark on Nov. 23 at the automaker's Mizushima Plant in Japan.

Ford Sales up 50% in China for 2013

Ford China sold 935,813 wholesale vehicles in 2013, a 49 percent increase from 626,616 vehicles in 2012.