Mitsubishi Lancer Only Continuing Model on Generation Z Used-Car Radar
When members of Generation Z go used-car shopping, the only model on their radar that's slated for continuing production is the Mitsubishi Lancer, according to recent analysis by Edmunds.com.
It's no surprise that young car buyers are attracted to the prices of used vehicles, and the Edmunds analysis of data from Polk confirms that this year, through April, shoppers in the 18-24 age group purchased 181,906 used cars, compared to just 27,670 new ones. That means they're 6.5 times more likely to buy used than new.
What's perhaps more interesting is that of the top 20 used vehicles bought by Generation Z this year, all but the Lancer are either out of production or going out, and the top three are true blasts from the past: the Daewoo Lanos, Eagle Talon and Nissan 240.
The Face of the Fleet Manager is Changing
The face of the fleet manager is changing in corporations around the world, so much so that the primary fleet management responsibilities are often being outsourced.
A Roadmap to Safety
Driver safety is ever on the minds of the professional fleet manager. In separate interviews, we asked the presidents of three fleet management companies -- Tom Callahan at Donlen, Dan Frank at Wheels, and Art Liggio at Driving Dynamics, about maximizing driver safety. In his video, Callahan talks about starting with the selector; Frank, in his interview, explains the efficacy of an array of new safety technologies, and in his video, Liggio confirms the value of full-time, dedicated driving instructors.
Our friends at International Fleet World in the UK published an article about the Brexit vote last Friday and permitted us to reprint it. While it is too soon to know precisely how the UK’s exit from the EU will affect fleets, especially since the government seemed unclear about how it would affect other areas of business, we suspect that some rocky roads lie ahead.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Death of Star Trek Actor Highlights Concerns About Faulty Electronic Shifters
It could take months to complete the investigation into the accidental death of Anton Yelchin, the 27-year-old actor best known for his role in several recent Star Trek movies – but it appears that the vehicle involved in his death was a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, an SUV recently recalled because of problems with its electronic shifter.
A Los Angeles coroner’s spokesman said the cause of death was “blunt force asphyxia” in which the actor was pinned against a gate at his home. The vehicle appears to have been one of the models involved in a large recall initiated by Jeep parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in April.
FCA recalled three different models — covering a total of 1.1 million vehicles — following an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency found the shifter could confuse motorists by not giving clear feedback as to what gear the automatic transmission was in.
Tom Callahan Named Executive of the Year In 2016 American Business Awards
Donlen is proud to announce that Tom Callahan, President was named the winner of the Gold Executive of the Year American Business Stevie® Award in the Automotive, Transport Equipment and Transportation category in The 14th Annual American Business Awards yesterday.
Donlen was also awarded the Silver Company of the Year American Business Stevie Award.
“I am honored and humbled to be recognized by the American Business Awards for this prestigious recognition,” said Callahan. “My ten years at Donlen have been the highlight of my career. It has been rewarding to work with each Donlen employee who is dedicated to the complete satisfaction of our customers. Thank you for this recognition. ”
