Industry News

Ford has introduced the all-new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup of pickup trucks and chassis cabs.  The new Super Duty offers the broadest range of engines in the class: New...
Electric Avenue

According to Honda America’s VP of Business and Sales Dave Gardner, current battery technology won’t reach the affordability it requires for cost parity with internal combustion engine...
Industry News

A shortage of semiconductor chips is behind Toyota’s decision to cut approximately 100,00 units of new vehicle production in October. As a result of the cuts Toyota is revising its...
Electric Avenue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have ordered Tesla to recall 1.1 million vehicles to address an automatic window reversal system issue. The recall affects...
Industry News

According to Element’s 2022 Q3 Trends report, the uncertainty that persists in the global economy continues to cause fleet operators challenges, especially in the areas of supply...
Electric Avenue

According to research from a San Francisco NGO, Energy Innovation Policy and Technology, owning an EV is more economical than a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle, when...
Electric Avenue

Rental car company Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 General Motors Co electric vehicles over the next five years, its latest move toward zero-emission models. The multi-billion...
Industry News

Ford Motor Co's stock dropped over 12% on September 20th, in its deepest one-day decline in over a decade after the automaker said inflation-related costs would be $1 billion more than...
Electric Avenue

Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company recently debuted the first IVECO eDAILY Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Hanover at IAA Transportation 2022. Both Iveco Group and Hyundai have...
Electric Avenue

Amazon and German logistics specialist Rhenus signed a letter of intent with Mercedes-Benz Trucks to begin testing the eActros LongHaul in real-world operations as early as...
Events & Meetings

For auto show fans who can’t travel to the first-ever, indoor/outdoor Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place & Hart Plaza, hosted by the NAIAS, Stellantis has created a virtual...
Features

Forward-thinking business approach Staying competitive in today's increasingly tough automotive fleet market requires a proactive, innovative approach to cost reductions and...
Electric Avenue

The Jeep® brand recently announced a comprehensive plan for its next generation of fully electric 4xe vehicles as part of its goal to become the leading electrified SUV brand in the...
Electric Avenue

General Motors will offer all of its estimated 2,000 U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts as it moves to make the brand all-electric by 2030 in the United States. The Wall Street...
Events & Meetings

With the unprecedented supply chain disruptions caused by a pandemic and war, our supply chains face new realities and challenges to do things differently.  Can we leverage the promise...
Industry News

The last van standing in the North American market , Ram’s ProMaster City, has just been counted out by parent company Stellantis. Gaining popularity for fuel efficiency compared to...
Electric Avenue

Toyota is boosting its investment in a new North Carolina battery plant from 1.39 billion to 3.8 billion dollars in part to respond to increased consumer demand for electric vehicles....
Industry News

According to data from AutoTrader the average price of a used vehicle in Canada declined month over month, from June to July, the first decline since February 2021. The decline could...
Industry News

General Motors confirmed plans to shut down its big pickup truck assembly plant in Silao, Mexico for about a week due to the continuing shortages of semiconductors.  The Corvette...
Electric Avenue

Ford has announced plans to make a new electric truck to go on sale starting in 2025, however, the automaker has not disclosed further details regarding the truck.  The report comes...
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