DaimlerChrysler to Increase Production of PT Cruiser to Meet Demand

XL Fleet Launches Sales & Installation Partner Network

Fleet electrification solutions now available in nearly 100 upfitter locations throughout North America.

DaimlerChrysler Services Concentrates Its North American Business Activities in New Headquarters

Ford's Paint Technology Goes Global

DEARBORN, MI --- Global paint shops in India, Romania, Mexico and China are in the process of rolling out a Ford paint technology that will not only save the shops time and money, but will lessen their environmental footprint, Ford said.

Chrysler Plans to Keep Select Factories Operating During Summer to Meet Demand

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Group LLC announced it plans to keep a number of factories operating without the usual two-week shutdown during the summer months, including its Jefferson North plant in Detroit, its Belvidere, Ill., plant, its Toluca, Mexico plant, and its Toledo Supplier Park in Ohio.

Element to Acquire GE Capital's Fleet Business

Toronto-based Element Financial Corp. has entered an agreement with General Electric to acquire GE Capital's fleet business in the U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand for $6.9 billion.

10 States & EPA To Launch Clean Energy-Environment Partnership Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 18, the EPA launched the new Clean Energy-Environment State Partnership Program with 10 states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, according to the NAFA Fleet Focus e-mail newsletter.

LeasePlan USA Names Regional Vice President Sales, South Central Region

ALPHARETTA, GA — LeasePlan USA has announced the addition of Randy Crowe to regional vice president sales, South Central region. Crowe will focus on fleets with between 50 to 500 unit potential in a nine-state territory that includes Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

GM Invests $1B in U.S. Manufacturing

General Motors is investing $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations and will move production of axles for its pickup trucks from Mexico, the company announced on the eve of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.