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BMW is partnering with gaming platform AirConsole to bring a collection of single and multiplayer games to new vehicles, starting with the BMW 7 series next year. The automaker said...
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Volkswagen Group plans to automate 20 to 30 percent of production at its new Trinity assembly plant under construction in Wolfsburg, Germany.  “Assembly is still 90 percent manual...
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Rivian Automotive is recalling an estimated 12,212 of its 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles for a loose bolt issue. The recall involves nearly all the electric pickups, vans, and SUVs...
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General Motors is forming a new business unit to offer stationary battery packs, solar panels, electric vehicle chargers and other energy-management products for homes and...
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Ford said Wednesday that it is raising the price of its electric truck F-150 Lightning Pro for the 2023 year model by nearly 11%, due to ongoing supply chain issues and inflation, a...
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Volvo Trucks North America has recently designated Expressway Trucks as a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, signifying that it is ready to support customers...
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With Dodge and Ram brand increases highlighting the quarter, FCA Canada recently reported a 15 percent increase in third quarter 2022 sales, versus the same period last year. Sales for...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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