MANAGING 10-50 COMPANY VEHICLES
Onmitracs has introduced two new and updated LTE or Wi-Fi gateway devices at its annual users conference in Dallas that are designed to help commercial drivers with additional duties such as customer service and order reconciliation, according to the telematics provider.
Ford is enabling owners of 2010 to 2017 model-year vehicles to add a Wi-Fi hotspot and telematics features through FordPass SmartLink, an OBD-II dongle available from dealers.
Enabling a telematics connection at the factory — and not through an aftermarket hardware installation — is a game changer for fleets.
General Motors will offer a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with its 2017 model-year Chevrolet Express cargo and passenger vans, the company announced at the Work Truck Show.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is all-new from the ground up, with a longer wheelbase and more interior room for both front- and rear-seat passengers. It is also 300 pounds lighter, which pays dividends in increased fuel efficiency. My test drive examined the Malibu with the all-new 1.5L Ecotec turbocharged engine from the perspective of both a fleet manager and a company driver.
The Chevrolet Cruze is offering greater connectivity for its 2015 model including new text message alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
Through a new OnStar 4G LTE connection in the vehicle, Chevrolet drivers will have access to high-speed wireless Internet. The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu and Volt will be the first GM vehicles equipped with this Wi-Fi hotspot.