Ryder Used-Truck Sales Initiative Targets Fleet Operators

2015 Mazda6 GT

The Mazda6 represents an ideal model for the commercial fleet market and, after spending several days in the vehicle, I can see where it can excel in meeting commercial fleet applications, especially as a sales or reward vehicle.

Georgia Power & Ford Partner to Bring Transportation Program to Atlanta

Georgia Power, Emory University and Ford Motor Co. are partnering in a transportation program designed to test the market for small urban electric vehicles in the Atlanta area. The program was announced Dec. 12, 2001 during a press conference at the Electric Transportation Industry Conference (ETIC) sponsored by the Electric Vehicle Association of America (EVAA).

Commercial Fleet Sales in Canada Forecast to be Flat in 2016-CY

Automotive retail sales in Canada hit a record of 1.89 million new vehicles sold in calendar-year 2015. This is the third consecutive year of record retail sales in Canada. Commercial sales, on the other hand, were a different story. Cumulative sales in the commercial fleet market were flat year-over-year compared to 2014. The forecast is more of the same for CY-2016.

Greener Fleets: How to Buy the Right Vehicles

Finding the right hybrids and alternative-fuel vehicles depends on what’s available in your market zone and how much clients will pay.

Are the Benefits of Telematics Worth the Expense?

Currently, there are more than 2.5 million telematic units in service managing fleet vehicles, mobile workers, trailers, heavy equipment and other assets. The market is expected to expand to 5.8 million units by 2009, with revenues growing to more than $2 billion.

Enterprise Expands to Alaska

Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced on May 5 that it has opened its first branch in Alaska.

KPMG Survey of Auto Execs Says Sale of Hybrids Will Grow

DETROIT – A global survey of auto executives indicates they expect hybrid sales to increase as a result of concerns about high gas prices, according to the Associated Press. Almost nine out of 10 executives said they think gas-electric hybrids will gain market share, and nearly four out of five said sales of low-cost cars will increase.

Caterpillar C9 with ACERT Technology for 2007 Certified by EPA

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. has received 2007 on-highway certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the C9 engine equipped with ACERT Technology. This technology positions Caterpillar to meet future EPA emissions regulations and provides a long-term emissions solution for the global on-highway engine market.