LeasePlan USA Announces New CEO
Newly appointed CEO Jeffrey Schlesinger will lead LeasePlan USA as it sets its sights on the future
LeasePlan USA announces Jeffrey Schlesinger as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. He comes to LeasePlan with 30 years of financial services experience, the last eight years in fleet industry leadership.
Schlesinger joins LeasePlan as the company releases strong annual results for 2016, marked by a 7 percent year-on-year increase in underlying net result. LeasePlan has also announced plans to unlock the full potential of the global group and deliver more value for customers.
Happy Anniversary, Driving Dynamics!
Driving Dynamics Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence Committed to Fleet Driver Safety
“This is a very exciting time for Driving Dynamics. The company has a rich and solid history of integrity and commitment to delivering the highest quality driver safety training programs. It is this foundation that’s positioned Driving Dynamics to look to the future, evolve as an organization, offer new and innovative solutions and reach expanded audiences,” said Art Liggio, Driving Dynamics president.
GM Exploring Options for Additional Battery-Electric Vehicles
Fresh off another victory for the new Chevrolet Bolt EV – which was named the car of the year by syndicated TV show Motor Week – General Motors is exploring options for adding still more battery-electric models to its line-up.
The electric crossover has garnered a series of awards since its launch late last year, including North American Car of the Year.
Uberizing Big Trucks: 18 Wheels Have Never Been So Cool Or Important
For the commute-weary driver, autonomous technology represents a sexy splurge, but not for fleet operations, full autonomy represents the singular business imperative of the 21st century.
But while autonomous cars may be provocative, autonomous trucks are practical―and promise to be radically transformative for an industry struggling to balance hiring demands with liability, labor and safety regulations.
Ford to Invest $1 Billion in Artificial Intelligence Start-Up
One of the oldest automakers in the United States is making a billion-dollar bet that one day, owning a car may not be a necessity of American life.
Ford Motor announced on Friday its plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence start-up formed in December that is focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology.
