Top Industry Leaders to Discuss Innovation and Disruption of the Commercial Industry
Work Truck Solutions along with Fleet Management Weekly, are co-hosting a panel discussion with some of the industry’s trailblazers at NTEA’s Work Truck Show.
The event, titled Commercial Opportunity in a Time of Innovation, will cover pressing topics in the work truck industry today, such as local fleet opportunities derived from new ownership models, final mile delivery, and other services; the impact of buyer behavior and new products in the commercial space; and how innovation in AI is changing sales and marketing strategies.
The panelists include Cliff Banks (The Banks Report), Todd Madeiros (recently from eBay Motors), Nate Klebacha (Haig Partners), John Pas (Spincar), and Adam Seifert (ARI). Kathryn Schifferle, founder and CEO of Work Truck Solutions will moderate.
You can REGISTER HERE, and you can READ MORE HERE.
Protect Yourself From Your Connected Car
By Damien Zubatov, CEO & Founder, Flash Capital
So much of our life these days is wrapped up with our smartphones that if they’re lost or stolen, our personal information and data is at risk of being misused, or worse.
In our ultra-connected world, however, our smartphone isn’t the only device we should be concerned about. Another easy way for someone to access personal data is through your car. Do you realize how much personal information you leave in your car? Aside from the typical documents that trade-ins and used cars typically contain, such as old registration or insurance papers with your name and address, I’ve also found paystubs showing Social Security numbers, and more.
The risk doesn’t stop there, though. READ MORE
Elon Musk Says Hydrogen Technology is ‘Mind-Bogglingly Stupid’
Tesla and its competitors in the battery-powered electric vehicle market dominate debate over who will control the future of cars, but there's another kind of green transportation technology making inroads in the United States, and it is based on the planet's most abundant resource.
Hydrogen power has been on the market for years but in an extremely limited capacity and is more established in the commercial market. Consumer hydrogen refueling stations are increasing throughout the world with Toyota being the world's second-largest automaker and the largest player in the U.S. consumer market for hydrogen fuel cell cars.
Read the article at CNBC.
Ford F-150 Top Pickup, Subaru Top Brand in Consumer Reports Rankings
The Ford F-150 is the only vehicle made by a Detroit manufacturer to rank top in its vehicle class in Consumer Reports’ annual Top Picks list.
The F-150 earned top marks in the highly competitive full-size pickup category, beating out tough competition from the recently redesigned Chevrolet and Dodge Ram offerings.
Subaru was the No. 1 brand overall. Only one U.S. brand — Lincoln at No. 8 — ranked in the Top 10. Consumer Reports said Subaru's overall performance in the brand rankings was boosted by the Ascent (an all-new model), Crosstrek and Forester SUVs sitting atop their respective categories.
Read the article at The Detroit News.
FMC Execs Reveal Their Visions for Fleet at NAFA’s I&E
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the return of the Fleet Management Executive Panel to its annual conference, the redesigned and enhanced Institute & Expo (I&E), which takes place April 15-17, in Louisville, Ky.
This session will afford attendees to I&E the opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of major fleet management companies as they discuss what they see coming in the near future with regard to procurement, sourcing, inventory, sustainability, global expansion, and much more!
