Wyoming Most Expensive State to Own a Vehicle
So often, car buyers are shopping for a payment. However, they often forget that the monthly outlay for a vehicle is so much more than paying on the note: insurance, gas, maintenance all add up in a hurry, and where you live can double some of those numbers, according to a new study.
The most expensive place and the cheapest place to own a car are pretty surprising: Wyoming and Hawaii. Wyoming topped insurance.com’s list of priciest places to own a vehicle.
Driving While Distracted: It’s Not Just Texting Anymore
When you are driving, how often do you see other drivers checking their phones while behind the wheel? And, be honest, how often do you do it yourself?
The problem has gotten so big that highways across the country now regularly warn drivers "Don't text and drive." And 46 states and the District of Columbia have laws banning texting and driving
But the issue isn't just talking and texting anymore. Drivers are on Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Maps, Spotify, YouTube and now "Pokemon Go," the video game that has captured the world's attention and has become the latest concern for distracted-driving advocates.
Charging Pads Let Electric Car Owners Cut the Cord
Electric-vehicle charging cords could soon go the way of the cassette tape, floppy disk and landline telephone.
Suppliers like Qualcomm Inc. and a handful of after-market companies offer wireless charging that requires no cords or physical contact. Some automakers are beginning to implement it on their fleets, although it will likely first be available mostly on high-end luxury makes.
NAFA Webinar: Reduce Costs, Decrease Downtime, and Extend Asset Life with Onsite Oil Analysis
Get ready for NAFA's next webinar in the 2016 series, Reduce Costs, Decrease Downtime, And Extend Asset Life With Onsite Oil Analysis, which will take place August 17. NAFA webinars are free for NAFA members!
Onsite oil analysis can help you quickly assess equipment health and can save companies time and money compared to waiting for outside lab reports. Spectro Scientific’s MicroLab® is a fully automated onsite oil analyzer with an embedded expert system that translates data into specific maintenance actions. Companies can develop effective asset management and maintenance programs.
Element Boosts Truck and Equipment Team, Promotes Long-Time Employees
Element Financial Corporation today announced the expansion of its Fleet Management Truck and Equipment team: Don Davis, regional vice president, Southwest, Truck Sales; Jeff Holtshopple, regional vice president, West, Truck Sales; Larry Galasso, regional vice president, Northeast, Truck Sales; and Don Bailey, residual value manager.
“The expanded Element Fleet Truck and Equipment team puts together a group of talented industry veterans who will continue delivering and empowering extraordinary results for our clients,” said Mike Quimby, general manager, Truck and Equipment.
