NAFA Appointment
NAFA Fleet Management Association has appointed Bill Schankel, CAE as its new Chief Executive Officer. Schankel has served as NAFA’s Interim CEO since August 2019. He joined the...Enterprise permanently lays off over 2,000 employees
Enterprise Holdings has laid off 2,060 employees including permanently cutting some workers it previously place on temporary layoff or furlough. In multiple Worker Adjustment and...Ford projects $5 billion loss in second quarter
Ford Motor company lost $2 billion during the first quarter and projects a $5 billion pre-tax loss in the second quarter, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The automaker’s...2021 Chrysler Pacifica Named Best Family Car
Good Housekeeping, in partnership with Car and Driver, today announced the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica as its 2020 Best New Family Car award winner in the minivan category. Recently...GM shuts down Maven
General Motors is shutting down Maven, the car-sharing service it launched in 2016, after struggling to succeed in the North American market. “After critically looking at our...Five simple car-care tips from Nissan while you’re both parked at home
Nissan is reminding drivers of a few simple techniques for vehicle care when they may not be driving, or driving infrequently. “The shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much...Car cleaning tips from Nissan
We have become more conscious of the surfaces we come in contact with, in an effort to keep ourselves and others safe from the spread of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing as directed by...BDS Fleet Service hires Medical Director during COVID-19
BDS Fleet Service, a Canadian owned and operated private fleet repair facility has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees and their families. At the onset of the COVID-19...Zipcar exits B.C
Car share operator, Zipcar is ceasing operations in British Columbia as of May, 2020. “Unfortunately, due to the complexities of operating in British Columbia, including local...DAC Canadian Vehicle Sales Forecast Update
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) is getting a lot of requests for an updated new and used vehicle forecast given the COVID situation. We are trying to work up something but...Best Practices For Fleet Driver Safety Regarding Covid-19
Fleets are playing a critical role in providing essential services during the Covid-19 global pandemic. CAF presents some best practices fleets can employ to help keep drivers safe...Driver Safety Strategies
Should fleets invest in vehicle safety technologies or behind the wheel training as part of their driver safety policies? CAF asked Mark Giangrasso from Advanced Driver Training...FCA Canada donates 100,000 face masks in Ontario
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Canada donated 100,000 face masks Tuesday for use by health-care workers and first responders across Ontario. The donation is the first in Canada after...Desrosiers Automotive Consultants: COVID-19 Update
Desrosiers Automotive Consultants recently released the following COVID-19 Update as of April 15th, 2020; In our first client communication that DAC sent out on the COVID-19 issue we...VW offering COVID-19 supply delivery in Canada, U.S.
Volkswagen is offering pickup and delivery of essential supplies in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in both Canada and in the United States. In the U.S, Volkswagen Group said...COVID-19 Disrupts Auto Sector and Fleet Operators Need to Cope
At this point it is an understatement to say that COVID-19 has deeply impacted the automotive business in Canada and globally. We don’t know exactly for how long this crisis will last...Ford of Canada Producing Face Shields
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. has begun production of face shields at its Windsor Site operations to help protect Canadian medical personnel and first responders on the front...Mercedes-Benz Canada partners with Kruger Products to deliver essential supplies to front-line healthcare professionals
Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are proud to partner with Kruger Products to deliver key household products—including Cashmere and Purex Bathroom Tissue, Scotties...Ford manufacturers and ships over 1 million face shields
Ford Motor Co has manufactured and shipped over 1 million clear plastic face shields to hospitals and first responders all over the U.S. The company hit the mark on Saturday and sent...Honda, FCA aim to restart U.S, Canada auto production in May
Honda Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Monday they hope to restart U.S and Canadian auto production in May amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Honda halted production...Page 32 of 45