DaimlerChrysler More Than Doubles Fleet of Fuel Cell Vehicles in the U.S.

AUBURN HILLS, MI — DaimlerChrysler announced on December 9 that in December 2004, the company has doubled the amount of fuel cell vehicles that it currently manages in the United States — more than any other manufacturer.

Michelin Sweeps Original Equipment Tire Awards

Michelin ranks highest in passenger vehicle original equipment (OE) tire satisfaction for the fifth year in a row and highest in light truck OE tire satisfaction for the third straight year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Original Equipment Tire Satis-faction Study released Sept. 9.

FMCSA Take Steps to Strengthen the Commercial Drivers License Program

General Motors Sells Nine-Millionth Used Vehicle At Auction

Government Safety Officials Eye Drivers With Medical Problems

States must do a better job identifying and removing from roadways drivers with medical conditions like epilepsy and dementia that make them dangerous to other motorists, federal safety officials said on Nov. 9, according to the Associated Press.

Corporate Fleet Leasing Acquires New York Firm

CUMBERLAND, ME — Corporate Fleet Leasing, Inc. of Cumberland announced on December 9 that it has acquired American Vehicle Funding of Uniondale, New York in a deal that adds approximately 200 vehicles to Corporate Fleet Leasing´s portfolio of leased and managed automobiles.

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

Cost Savings Achieved Through Successful Car Rental Negotiation Strategies

ROCHESTER, WI – According to respondents to Runzheimer's 2007 Car Rental Negotiation Survey, car rental costs represent approximately 9 percent of total travel and entertainment costs, with the largest group of respondents spending between $125,000-$500,000, and renting an average of 21,158 cars annually.

National Safety Council Webinar on Distracted Driving Set for April 16

The program, titled "The Multitasking Myth," will feature Paul Atchley, director of the cognitive psychology program at Kansas University.