The Internal Combustion Engine is Slowly Coming to Its End
Trump is more than happy to help Detroit carmakers and Big Oil try to extend the life of the internal combustion engine for as long as possible, while Britain and France have both declared that they want all diesel and gasoline-powered cars off the road by 2040.
Most industry leaders know the reality - every day there is a constantly shifting balance between old technology and new, and if they get on the wrong side of that their businesses, no matter how big, will die.
"The role of the automobile is being re-thought in fundamental ways. Clean electric power will eventually bring the most radical change in personal mobility since the locomotive supplanted the horse."
Read the article at The Daily Beast.
Up to $16,000 in Discounts for Some Full-Size Trucks
US. Automakers have launched some of the most lavish incentives on full-size truck models seen since the end of the Great Recession, with discounts of as much as $16,000.
Both General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles need to clear inventories ahead of their new vehicles launch, as well as the potential weakness of segment leader Ford which lost thousands of units of production due to a supplier problem last month.
"The truck wars could prove costly considering manufacturers are offering discounts that are larger than the cost of some economy cars. But their pickups are some of the most profitable products on the market, analysts note, with average transaction prices pushing into the mid-$40,000 range. That provides plenty of room for price-cutting, especially if the manufacturers trim back as they enter the 2019 model-year."
Read the article at The Detroit Bureau.
Don’t Miss NAFA’S Next Webinar!
Webinar: Learn From Your Peers: How Fleet Leaders Identify Fleet-Ready Technologies to Avoid Risk When Deploying EVs
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Instructor: Clay Siegert, Co-Founder and COO, XL Hybrids
To meet sustainability requirements, more and more fleets are seeking electrified vehicle solutions that are outside the OEM box, including aftermarket upfits and even vehicles from start-up OEM’s.
To avoid unnecessary risk when deploying electrified vehicles, fleet managers want fleet-ready technologies that are reliable, that integrate seamlessly into fleet operations, and won’t affect their OEM warranty.
Safety Features Are Key When Selecting Next Vehicle
While cost may be one of the main factors when choosing a vehicle, safety has to be a primary concern.
Newer systems such as forward collision braking and other advanced driver assistance features can minimize or even prevent collisions altogether. Vehicles equipped with such technology qualify for the institute’s Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus award for each model year.
Read the article at Chicago Tribune.
Technology Ties In with Excellent Customer Service
Vehicle transportation is just one part of what busy fleet professionals do, so PARS makes sure that great technology ties in with excellent customer service.
