OEMs

OEMs

OEM, or original equipment manufacturer, generally refers to automotive manufacturers. It can also refer to the manufacturer of origin for any product. This is typically cpmpany that produces non-aftermarket parts and equipment that can be used and modified by others.

Most OEMs to Continue Fleet Allocation Ordering in MY-2024

Fleet order allocations will remain into MY-2024 ordering due to ongoing supply constraints and the large pent-up demand created by earlier, unfulfilled fleet vehicle orders.

The EV Buildout is Creating New OEM-Fleet Virtual Relationships

GM’s EV Live is designed to give immediate customer support for dealers, utilities, GM employees, potential buyers, and fleet customers — from a studio in which users can interact with subject matter experts and live product displays.

Sourcing Constraints Continue to Cause Anxiety Among Fleets in 2023

Originally designed to create order and fairness to the fleet ordering process, OEM controlled allocation systems, instead have produced unintended consequences and frustrating challenges to fleets.

Fleet Meet: Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Relationships

In this new Global Fleet video, Hans Damen and Mike Antich discuss sole supplier versus multi-supplier relationships and the fleet trends in Europe and North America.

2024 Fleet Sales Flatlined in July

Sales of rental car fleets plummeted last month, sending the year-to-date total to a break-even point.

New Ford Plant Adds Capacity for 100,000 F-Series Super Duties

Starting in 2026, the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada will become the third North American plant to assemble F-Series Super Duty pickups. In the first half of 2024, the other two plants produced more than 200,000 Super Duty trucks.

Fleet Upfitting Process: From OEM to Road Ready

How does a work vehicle move from the factory to the equipment manufacturers and into the hands of small and large fleets? And how can fleets shorten the process?

Monthly and Year-to-Date Fleet Sales Rise in May

Increases in rental and government fleet sales offset another decline in commercial fleet sales.

The UAW Staged a Strike, and New Vehicle Supply Rose

Supply chains have stabilized while market headwinds from high interest rates and high prices are muting sales.

Mexico Emerges as Key Player in China's Commercial Vehicle Export Market

Mexico took center stage as China's foremost choice for light-duty commercial vehicle exports.

The Battle of NACS vs CCS: Will There Be a Winner?

As EV charging infrastructure is developed across the U.S., a battle is emerging between Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS). Automakers are taking sides.

New-Vehicle Supply Grows Ahead of Potential Strike

The United Auto Workers contract with the Detroit Big 3 automakers expires Sept. 14 as new inventory remains 68% above last year's level.

Readers Are Talking About: Scheduled Replacement Cycles

To facilitate discussion of today’s industry challenges, Automotive Fleet offers a platform for fleet managers and other fleet professionals to exchange their diverse opinions and perspectives.

Scheduled Replacement Cycles Are Becoming a Distant Memory

The ongoing difficulty in sourcing replacement vehicles is forcing companies to extend the service lives of vehicles that are unable to be replaced, which, inevitably, increases unscheduled maintenance expenses.