October 9, 2008
According to the EPA, the Prius and Civic Hybrid are the cleanest cars on the road, but compressed natural gas cars and some gas-powered cars are not far behind.
Tags: cleanest cars, CNG cars, EPA, hybrids
As of today, FedEx has only 172 hybrid trucks on the road. High price premium, lack of tax credits to blame.
Tags: FedEx, Hybrid trucks, tax credits
As many as 3,800 U.S. car dealerships may close in the coming year because of falling sales and tighter credit.
Tags: car dealerships, closure, Detroit 3, falling sales
On November 9, Mazda will reveal its fully redesigned sedan.
Tags: Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda sedan, MAZDA3
Although previously approved for taxi use, automakers refuse to certify crashworthiness of vehicles with added partitions.
Tags: Hybrid, Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade, MTBOT, partitions in taxis, taxi
Law enforcement agencies are looking to update their fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Tags: Fuel-Efficient, Hybrid, law enforcement, police
October 8, 2008
DEARBORN, MI --– Ford Motor Co. is introducing a new technology, called MyKey, designed to help parents encourage their teen-agers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt usage.
Tags: Ford MyKey
October 2, 2008
Companies are buying into car sharing programs and even allowing employees personal use of the vehicles.
Tags: Canada car sharing, car sharing, Carsharing, Company Car-Sharing , fuel management, green fleet
The study said motorists would do better to drive less frequently and more economically if they want to protect the environment.
Tags: ‘Super’ Fuels , fuel management, green fleet, Help Environment, Improve Performance
Under proposed legislation, transportation businesses that have suffered, or that are likely to suffer, from high fuel prices would be able to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration.
Tags: loans, Small Business Administration, Transpo Companies
With the financial markets in turmoil, consumers can still lease or finance new and used vehicles.
Tags: LeaseCompare.com , Leasing, Tarry Shebesta, www.DoALease.com.
The partnership promises to be a dynamic and productive relationship insuring buyers are getting quality vehicles and an easy, streamlined financing option.
Tags: Donlen Corporation, IFS , Innovative Funding Services
Mercedes Benz, which supplies engines for Daimler Trucks of North America, received an index score of 760 on a 1,000-point scale.
Tags: Daimler Trucks, Heavy-Duty Truck Engine , J.D. Power and Associates , Mercedes Benz, Truck Engine
SGI is an automotive metric that reflects the relationships between perceived quality plus overall value and “green” issues.
Tags: automotive metric , Green, SGI , SmartGreen Index, Strategic Vision
WeCar is an hourly rental program targeted to businesses, universities and government installations.
Tags: car sharing, Carsharing, Enterprise Carsharing, Enterprise Rent-A-Car , WeCar
September 29, 2008
CHERRY HILL, NJ – To celebrate the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, participating Subaru dealers are offering free vehicle diagnostic inspections to Subaru owners in October.
Tags: Car Care Council, Fall Car Care Month, inspections, Subaru of America, Inc., vehicle diagnostics
September 25, 2008
Drivers and freight shippers will experience less delay at U.S. border crossings in California, Texas and Washington thanks to a U.S. Department of Transportation effort to prioritize and accelerate projects that ease border congestion.
Tags: Border Congestion , U.S. border crossings , U.S. Department of Transportation
Employee pricing is now offered for a limited time to eligible military personnel, returning lessees, supplier and affiliate employees—and current incentives apply.
Tags: chrysler, Chrysler leasing, employee pricing
Along with the rollover resistance rating, the MAZDA6 received 5-stars in every test.
Tags: 2009 Accord, 2009 Altima, 2009 Camry, 2009 Malibu, crash test rating, Mazda6, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The 2009 Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and Lincoln MKS were among the top safety picks.
Tags: Honda Civic, Lincoln MKS, Top Safety Pick, Volkswagen Jetta
According to the recent study, 61 percent of new-vehicle shoppers say it is important to purchase a vehicle from a brand that is environmentally friendly.
Tags: Eco Watch Study , environmentally friendly , KBB, kelley blue book
The automaker introduces three advanced electric-drive vehicle prototypes.
Tags: chrysler, Chrysler's Electric Vehicle, Dodge, electric vehicles , Jeep
The truck maker introduces the new T370 hybrid tractor which is targeted at local haul applications.
Tags: hybrid tractor , Hybrid trucks, Kenworth, Kenworth T370
Inside Line, Edmunds.com's online car magazine, announced that the 2008 Toyota RAV4 won its latest comparison test of compact crossovers.
Tags: Edmunds, Edmunds.com , Inside Line, RAV4, Toyota
September 22, 2008
SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has designed an alternative for companies with unique needs that may not fit into a traditionally managed maintenance program.
Tags: maintenance program, Open Maintenance Network, PHH Arval
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By Mike Antich The number one threat to fleets continues to be the price of fuel, despite the fact that fuel prices have been declining due to the global economic slowdown. Year-to-date, the cost of fuel has increased 30 percent in 2008 compared to 2007. The Energy Information Administration is projecting fuel to average $3.82 per gallon in calendar-year 2009. Fuel is the potential game changer of the fleet industry. Consider two recent examples as harbingers of things to come.
By Mike Antich Today, Oct. 7, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it is invoking emergency powers to create a special fund to support the U.S. commercial paper market. The announcement by the Federal Reserve allows corporations to bypass the current credit gridlock gripping the nation’s economy. This has an impact on the fleet market since one source of financing for large fleets is the commercial paper market.
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