The Work Truck Show 2014 Debuts Products of the Future
More than 100 companies have already shared plans to introduce new products at The Work Truck Show 2014, North America's largest work truck event, March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.
"The work truck industry is evolving rapidly and we are seeing a significant increase in new product and technology introductions this year," says Steve Carey, NTEA executive director. "The abundance of new products reflects positively on the work truck industry as our exhibitors and attendees look to the future."
Continuing Transformation: Manufacturers Moving Forward
Michael Stafford, Senior Commercial Accounts Manger for Audi of America talks about how all manufacturers are continually moving forward with their products. Whether it's technology, engines, transmissions, etc. -- vehicles today are much better than before.
Meeting Demand for Global Education
Hans Damen, Partner at Fleet Vision in Antwerp, Belgium, shares his insights into the concerns of global fleets -- including having global reporting tools, and maintaining effective communications with customers.
Industry Indicators – Incentives and Rental Sales
- ALG chart shows where incentive spending and rental car sales are currently and over 36-month lease period measure
- Both of them have only slight effect on 36-month residual impact in percentage points – down 0.01%
- Other analysts are seeing incentives and rental/fleet sales staying at moderate levels
Black Book on Value Retention Performance in 2013
According to Black Book data, for all of 2013, total used vehicle vehicle depreciation was -12.8%, a marginal slide from the -12.4% depreciation in 2012. Here’s analysis on how segments performed in December, and how the market did during the year in value retention.
