Honda Hoodwinked
Honda is recalling approximately 725,000 of its Ridgeline pickups and Pilot and Passport SUVs over a hood latch problem. The issue is the gap between a closed hood and upper grill of...Rising costs of vehicle transportation analysis
Vehicle transportation costs across the automotive industry have risen noticeably since 2019. On Central Dispatch, the largest self-serve automotive marketplace that connects shippers...Nissan’s Electrifying News
Nissan Motor Company will invest close to $18 bilion to electrify its lineup. The OEM plans 23 electrified vehicles coming to market by 2030, including its second electric only model...Addison Appointment
Addison Fleet is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Séguin to the position of Client Success Representative. Christine brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of...Stellantis and Factorial Energy to Jointly Develop Solid-State Batteries
Stellantis and Factorial Energy have signed a joint development agreement to advance Factorial’s high-voltage traction solid-state battery technology. The agreement also includes a...Worst of Vehicle Supply Shortage Might Be Over
According to a recent Cox Automotive analysis, new-vehicle supply closed higher at the end of October than a month earlier, while the average listing price hit another record high,...Ford, Rivian cancel plans to jointly develop an EV
Ford and Rivian no longer plan to co-develop an electric vehicle, the companies confirmed last Friday. The two companies initially announced development of a joint vehicle when the...Nissan debuts all new 1.5L VC-Turbo engine for 2022 Rogue
Nissan has announced the debut of the all-new 1.5-liter variable compression (VC) Turbo engine available for the 2022 Rogue. Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue...Geazone becomes North America’s first hydrogen-powered courier fleet
Geazone Eco-Couriers, a zero emissions courier based in British Columbia, Canada has added 40 Toyota Hydrogen-powered Mirai’s to its fleet. The move has made Geazone North America’s...General Motors Appointment
Adil Chothia, is appointed to the position of Fleet Account Manager (FAM) in Fleet, based in British Columbia. Adil will report to Peter Cornu. Adil holds a Bachelor of Arts from...General Motors Appointment
Marie Marra, is appointed to the position of National Marketing and Government Sales Manager in Fleet. Replacing Geoff Johnstone whose move was previously announced. Marie will report...GM resumes truck production at its Oshawa, Ontario factory
General Motors has built its first Silverado pickup at its factory in Oshawa, Ontario, after vehicle production in the plant was initially shut down at the end of 2019. The...Ford Keeps It Cool
Ford Motor Company researchers are working with Purdue university to invent a method for charging stations to deliver significantly more power than today’s best systems. The new...E-Transits Put to Test
Ford is partnering with Penske Truck Leasing and National Grid for real world testing of its all electric Transit van. The program is an opportunity for Ford to showcase its commercial...October/November 2021 CAF Back Page
Climate Catastrophe Predictions 1967: Dire Famine Forecast By 1975. 1969: Everyone Will Disappear In a Cloud Of Blue Steam By 1989. 1970: Ice Age By 2000 1970: America Subject to...Addison Appointment
Addison Fleet is pleased to announce that Taylor Murphy has been promoted to the position of Client Success Representative within Addison Fleet. Taylor joined Addison less than one...Stress and fatigue impacting Canadian drivers
Desjardins’ Annual Road Safety Survey revealed new research that half of Canadian drivers are tired and stressed, with some concerning cumulative effects for themselves and their...The CFLA Announces New Board Chair
The Canadian Finance and Leasing Association (CFLA) announced Mike Rusch, President of Jim Pattison Lease, as the Board of Directors’ newest Chair. After a two-year term, Angela...Taking Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid to the next level
Hyundai is taking a front seat in the important revolutionary phase of alternative fuel powertrains. Now is the time when alternative fuel vehicles and their hybrid counterparts...Fleet's New Normal
The challenging combination of rising new car prices in Canada, a possible shift back to a factory-order model, lower incentives and other factors may be part of a 'new normal' for...Page 7 of 45