MANAGING 10-50 COMPANY VEHICLES
Automakers will reveal more than 65 new vehicles ahead of the LA Auto Show as part of the event's annual AutoMobility LA conference between Nov. 19 and 21, according to organizers.
The 2018 LA Auto Show included plenty of notable vehicle debuts, including the Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup, Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, Toyota Corolla Hybrid and AWD Prius, Lincoln Aviator, Mazda Mazda3, and BMW X7 three-row SUV.
Hoping to capitalize on the popularity of midsize pickups, Jeep will offer its 2020 Gladiator as a 4x4-only pickup that may land more with retail than commercial buyers, but could find its way into fleets with a need to traverse rugged terrain.
Volkswagen is showing a concept cargo van at the LA Auto Show called the I.D. Buzz Cargo, that offers another exhibit of evidence that it may compete in the U.S. commercial van segment in the near future.
Manufacturers will debut more than 50 new vehicles for global and North America audiences at this year's AutoMobility trade show that precedes the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November, organizers announced.
Scott Tallon, director of Jeep Brand for Jeep North America, highlights the new features on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, including new powertrains, safety and connectivity features, and roof systems. Tallon also discusses the Wrangler’s capabilities that make it a good fit for rental and other fleets. Read our full coverage of the 2017 L.A. Auto Show.
Harlan Charles, Corvette product manager, gives Automotive Fleet an overview of the 2019 Corvette ZR1 and its use of lightweight carbon fiber, 755-hp supercharged V-8 engine, and other luxury and safety features. Charles also highlights why the Corvette is an ideal CEO vehicle and how, throughout its history, technology perfected in the iconic sports car has trickled down into other vehicles. Read our full coverage at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show.
Jim Nichols, product and technology communications manager for Volvo Car USA, leads Automotive Fleet on a walk-around of the 2018 Volvo XC40, highlighting its aggressive, youthful design features; powertrain; and smart storage solutions. In addition, Nichols explains the ins and outs of Volvo’s new subscription service, Care by Volvo, highlighting how it works, what happens at the end of term, and how drivers can digitally share the vehicle’s key with a smartphone. Click here for more details about the Care by Volvo subscription program. Read our full coverage at the L.A. Auto Show.
Michael Bunce, VP of product planning for Nissan North America, takes Automotive Fleet on a walk-around of the 2018 Nissan Kicks—highlighting its design features, cargo space, and standard safety features, including automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Bunce also discusses how the Kicks fits into Nissan’s vehicle strategy, why the crossover continues to grow in popularity, and why fleets should be interested. Read our full coverage of the L.A. Auto Show.
The cars are still the stars, but this year’s L.A. Auto Show revealed an auto industry at a crossroads.