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February 7, 2008

Hughes Telematics Takes In-Car Technology to Next Level

The company offers the standard navigation and voice-controlled iPod integration, but also boasts remote diagnostics, the ability to start your car with your mobile phone, remote emissions testing and GPS tracking and full wireless diagnostics.

Tags: Hughes Telematics, technology, wireless diagnostics

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Predictions for Fleet in 2009

By Mike Antich
When looking ahead to the next 12 months, I foresee reduced operating costs for fleets offset by increased depreciation expense caused by anemic resale values and decreased incentive monies. Here’s why I believe this will be the case, along with other predictions for 2009.

2008: One of the Worst Years in Fleet History

By Mike Antich
I can’t recall a year as tumultuous as 2008. The year started with the Jan. 1 termination of the $1.8 billion merger between GE and PHH and ended with the near bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler. In between, we witnessed record fuel prices, then a spectacular freefall in fuel prices, a dismal used-vehicle market, unprecedented credit gridlock, the inability of some fleets to order new-vehicles, and fleet delivery disruptions due to a UAW strike and an epic Midwest flood that submerged rail lines.

Fleets Scramble to Cope With Extended Plant Shutdowns

By Mike Antich

Forecast for 2009: A Litany of Uncertainty

By Mike Antich

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Auto Fleet - April - 2008

In This Issue:
How Fleets Tackle Rising Fuel Costs, 15 Ways to Save Fuel, 2008 Fleet Manager of the Year Nominees Narrow to 3 and much more…