May 20, 2010 - Industry News
General Motors said Monday it plans to offer compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans later this year.
Tags: CARB, compressed natural gas, EPA, General Motors, liquefied petroleum gas
April 29, 2010 - Industry News
NAFA, the Fleet Management Association, convened in Detroit this week for its annual Fleet Management Institute & Expo. Here is a compendium of "news you can use" from the expo, ground zero for manufacturer and fleet information.
Tags: NAFA
Prototypes of the van are scheduled to begin rolling off the line in the third quarter of this year, with full production scheduled for the second half of 2011.
Tags: Commercial Van, Isuzu
April 15, 2010 - Industry News
Wholesale used vehicle prices in March averaged $10,549 — a 4 percent increase from February and a 6.8 percent increase from prior year.
Tags: ADESA, Online Auctions, wholesale used-vehicle prices
April 8, 2010 - Industry News
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer an all-new, entry-level van intended for commercial usage beginning in 2012. The technical basis of this van will come from Renault.
Tags: commercial vehicles, Daimler AG, Nissan, Renault
April 1, 2010 - Industry News
The vehicles are slated for use starting in June 2010 and are designed to make a full eight-hour shift of deliveries before recharging.
Tags: alternative energy, electric truck, Electric Vehicle, FedEx, hybrid fleet
March 30, 2010 - Industry News
DETROIT - Effective immediately, General Motors has ordered all Chevrolet and GMC dealers, upfitters, and body companies to stop the delivery of certain 2010 model-year Chevrolet Express 2500/3500 and GMC Savana 2500/3500 vehicles.
Tags: Chevrolet, Express, General Motors, GMC, Savana
March 25, 2010 - Industry News
Executive Editor Chris Brown blogs about the GM-Isuzu partnership, the new Ram Brand and more from the NTEA Work Truck Show, which took place March 9-12 in St. Louis.
Tags: Work Truck Show
February 18, 2010 - Industry News
THINK released its first U.S. EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third.
Tags: Green Fleet, THINK City
One of the key new features to the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD is the exhaust brake system, which can help extend brake pad life and help avoid overheating the brakes on long descents.
Tags: Chevrolet Silverado HD, GM
Resevations process begins in April. Rollout begins in select markets in December 2010.
Tags: Green Fleet, Nissan, Nissan LEAF, purchasing, zero emission
February 11, 2010 - Industry News
IntelliChoice.com names the Chevrolet Corvette, Volkswagen GTI, Lexus RX and Chevrolet Silverado among the 2010 "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards.
Tags: awards, Best Overall Value of the Year, IntelliChoice.com
Consumers who trade in a competitive product and purchase a 2010 model year Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan minivan can drive the vehicle risk-free for 60 days.
Tags: Chrysler Town & Country , Dodge Grand Caravan , minivan pledge
January 21, 2010 - Industry News
The premium Buick CXL model will start at $26,995, including at $750 destination charge.
Tags: Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Pricing
January 19, 2010 - Industry News
WALLINGFORD, CT - Edible Arrangements has purchased 20 Transit Connects and plans to buy 15 to 20 more vehicles each month as more and more franchisees replace their older delivery vans.
Tags: Edible Arrangements, Transit Connect
January 14, 2010 - Industry News
For the third time in 17 years, Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning both prestigious awards for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively.
Tags: awards, Ford, Ford Transit Connect, Fusion Hybrid, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) now is focusing on ways to improve its environmental impact from its fleet of trucks, with plans to add more than 250 hybrid trucks to its fleet over the next 10 years.
Tags: Arizona Public Service Co., fuel, Green, hybrid
Hillman partnered with Mike Albert to create the vehicle, which measures 16-foot long and is built from a Ford E-450, in order to bring their entire product line to customers and trade shows.
Tags: Green, hybrid, Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management, The Hillman Group
Infiniti's Eco Pedal, which talks back to the driver, aids the driver in saving fuel and encourages eco-driving behavior.
Tags: Eco Pedal, fuel, Infiniti M
January 13, 2010 - Industry News
DETROIT - General Motors announced 31-year company veteran Brian Small has been named executive director for Fleet and Commercial Operations, succeeding Jim Campbell, promoted in December to head the automaker's Chevrolet brand.
Tags: Brian Small, Executive Director of Fleet & Commercial, GM, Jim Campbell
December 9, 2009 - Industry News
DETROIT - General Motors announced Dec. 9 that Jim Campbell has been named general manager - Chevrolet, effective immediately. In his previous assignment, Campbell was general manager of GM's Fleet and Commercial Operations.
Tags: appointment, Chevrolet, FCO, GM
November 10, 2009 - Industry News
DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company and Serotta Competition Bicycles have developed a high-tech mobile bicycle "fitting room" for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, which will be toured across the country starting in early 2010.
Tags: bike, Ford, Serotta Competition Bicycles
November 3, 2009 - Industry News
BUFFALO GROVE, IL - Seeking a smaller overall vehicle package with the capacity and payload necessary to transport all sizes and scope of greenery, the interior landscape company recently bought a fleet of 70 Ford Transit Connect vans.
Tags: Ambius, fuel, Green, Transit Connect
October 30, 2009 - Industry News
SIKESTON, MO - In addition cutting down on fuel use, GPS has helped NewWave Communications guarantee customers a two-hour appointment block instead of the typical four hours cable companies are notorious for.
Tags: fuel, GPS, NewWave Communications, Productivity
October 27, 2009 - Industry News
ATLANTA - The trucks use a Freightliner custom chassis and hydraulic hybrid system from Parker Hannifin Corp., and are being financed by the Department of Energy's Clean Cities program.
Tags: Clean Cities, hydraulic hybrid, UPS
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