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Ford's 2020 Explorer: Enhanced Fleet Capabilities

Redesigned from the ground up, the 2020 Explorer’s RWD architecture offers improved on- and off-road abilities and increased towing capacity. When powered by the 3.0L EcoBoost engine, it is the most powerful Explorer ever.

Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend

Companies are spec’ing selectors to take advantage of more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, such as higher-speed transmissions, turbocharged smaller displacement drivetrains, and, when possible, downsizing to a smaller vehicle.

UK Fleet Registrations Drop Despite Strong SUV Sales

Registrations in the United Kingdom true fleet market saw a 6.1% drop for the month of October, continuing a slide that was driven heavily by effects of the the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) deadline in September.

U.K. Fleet Registrations Inch Higher In July

United Kingdom true fleet registrations for July posted a 1.4% growth after slipping slightly in June. This helped the total automotive market reach almost 164,000 registrations for the month, and a 1.2% total growth.

Rising Italy Fleet Registrations Fueled by SUVs, Passenger Cars

Fleet registrations in the Italian market reached an all-time high first six months of 2018, which was bolstered by SUVs and passenger vehicles.

U.K. Fleet Registrations Post First Growth in Over a Year

The U.K. true fleet market posted its first positive month for vehicle registrations for the first time in more than a year, with a 6.3% growth in April 2018.

GM Korea Investing $2.8B Toward SUV, CUV Manufacturing

GM Korea Company is investing $2.8 billion to design and manufacture new SUV and CUV vehicles for Korea and export markets.

SUV Registrations Grow 40% in the Spanish Fleet Market

SUVs performed well in Spanish true fleet market vehicle registrations in April, where the segment saw a 40.6% share in the overall market which itself grew by 19.1%

Buick Concept SUV EV Offers Tesla-Beating Range

Buick unveiled its battery-electric Enspire SUV concept in China, which the automaker said will be able to travel further than a Tesla Model S on a single charge.

Adapting to a Changing Tide

Fleets are often the beta testers of the vehicle market. That shift away from compact sedans we saw in the fleet market a few years ago is playing out in real time in the retail market right now.