Disruption, Reciprocation, and Fleets in the Fast Lane
How can you avoid panic in the face of prospective disruption? John Wysseier, CEO and president of The CEI Group, Inc., in The Fear of Disruption Can Be Worse than Disruption Itself, answers that question, and more.
A perfect example of disruption in the fleet industry is the rising interest in shared car fleets. Becca Rabinowitz, Director, Strategic Business Lines at SpotHero, a parking technology company, writes an engaging, comprehensive piece about the core logistical challenges of managing these vehicles.
Reciprocation Drives Positive Results, writes Laura Jozwiak, Senior Vice President of Sales and Client Relations at Wheels, in her latest Customer Driven column. Laura speaks of social cues and the rule of reciprocation: if someone gives us something, we feel compelled to give something back.
Lastly, enjoy the issue, and don't miss this article from Quartz if you want to know what fleets are currently thinking about electric vehicles.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Carmakers and Repair Shops Clash as Automation Upends Aftermarket
The $800 billion auto aftermarket dispute between independent repair shops and automakers is escalating in the United States.
Independent repair shops and parts makers have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state lawmakers to intervene as many automakers say only parts and repairs from their authorized dealers can ensure safety of their crash-avoidance technology.
Subaru tells customers any problems caused by substitute replacement parts for its EyeSight system are not covered under its warranty, while other companies such as General Motors and Honda say original parts and authorized installation and repairs are important to ensure safety, but stop short of warranty warnings.
Read the article at MSN.
Fiat Chrysler Merger With PSA Peugeot Appears Headed for Approval
In a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen could benefit from a badly needed dealership network to reach its goal of selling vehicles in the U.S.
With 2,640 dealers across the U.S., Fiat Chrysler would be a ready distribution network for Peugeot and other PSA vehicles.
For years, Fiat Chrysler has lagged its rivals in electric vehicle technology. Peugeot was relatively late to the electric vehicle game but is now working fast to catch up, notably with fellow French rival Renault. More electric vehicles also would help FCA meet pollution and fuel economy regulations in Europe.
Read the article at Fortune.
Driving Dynamics Expands Academic Arm of Its CDL Program
Driving Dynamics Inc. announced its entry-level commercial driver’s license (CDL-A) course offered through educational institutions has been added to the curriculum at the Anderson campus of Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana.
Through CTS Driving Academy, the academic training arm of Driving Dynamics’ commercial driver training business—Center for Transportation Safety (CTS), students are provided comprehensive classroom lessons and behind-the-wheel training taught by certified instructors who have more than 10 years of commercial transportation safe driving experience.
Since 2014, the CTS Driving Academy has maintained a 100 percent passing and job placement rate.
Read more of the Press Release.
Uber For Business Service Could Help Retain More Customers And Increase Revenue
Uber for Business lets companies pay for rides for employees, job candidates, and business associates, and then more easily manage the expenses they incur.
If it ever becomes large enough, Uber for Business would provide the company with more recurring revenue that would help it more accurately predict its financial performance. Investors like predictability because it makes for fewer surprises.
Uber for Business includes multiple services: schedule rides for employees and customers; deliver food to employees; assist patients to travel to medical appointments; and vouchers, which allow businesses to give free rides to customers.
Read the article at Fortune.
