Mercedes Tops Study’s List of Carmakers Overstating Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz topped a European lobbying group’s list of carmakers to overstate fuel economy for the second year in a row in an annual study that may receive extra scrutiny amid Volkswagen AG’s diesel-engine test scandal.
Vehicles built by Daimler AG’s Mercedes division used 48 percent more fuel on average than their published statistics claim, with gaps exceeding 50 percent on new A-, C- and E-Class models, Brussels-based Transport & Environment said Monday.
Lawmakers Spar Over Auto Safety Fixes
Lawmakers in the House sparred on Friday over a set of competing proposals to improve the federal government's oversight of the U.S. auto industry after a series of recalls involving defective car parts.
Republicans offered a pair of bills in a House hearing on Friday that are intended to address concerns that have been raised by a series of auto recalls that have occurred recently at companies such as General Motors and auto manufacturer Takata.
Democrats countered that the GOP bills are too lax on automakers and said their proposals offer a more comprehensive overhaul of federal auto oversight.
Fun & Networking in Nashville
AFLA’s first-ever conference in Nashville offered great networking, dynamic speakers, fun on the riverboat, and much more.
Car Thieves Love Imports and Pickups
Do you drive an import or good ol’ made-in-the-USA pickup truck? You’d better keep an eye on it.
According to a just released report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), imports and pickup trucks were the most popular vehicles stolen in 2014.
Here’s the breakdown of the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the U.S. last year:
- Honda Accord, 51,290
- Honda Civic, 43,936
- Ford pickup (full size), 28,680
See #4 through #10 and read the rest of the original article in The Detroit News.
Making Strides with Vocational Fleets
Today, there are some great ways to improve efficiencies and processes for vocational fleets.
