Improve Productivity with GPS Tracking
Is improving fleet productivity a key goal for 2014? If yes, it may be time to investigate how The GPS Insight Fleet Tracking Solution can help.
The highly intuitive award-winning interface lets you quickly find the location and direction of each and every one of your vehicles- that means you will have complete insight into all fleet activity.
Additionally, GPS Insight gives you with the power to use the most efficient routes for the most effective dispatching. In the case of bad weather, traffic, or other unforeseen issues, you can remotely reroute a single driver, or your entire fleet. Yes, you will be able to reroute your entire fleet without ever picking up the phone or radioing drivers.
Used Car Prices Still Soft, but Higher Than Year Ago
While wholesale and auction prices remain extremely soft for most used-car segments, the retail prices are firming up – at least in December. Versus December ‘12, Franchised Dealer used prices (excluding taxes, fees, interest rates, etc.) are up 2.8 percent and 1.3 percent versus November. That still is far behind the year’s highest prices in March, April and May. READ MORE
Long Delayed Rear View Camera Rules Sent to the White House – Again
The White House Office and Management and Budget has received the latest version of the rules mandating back-up cameras from NHTSA. It was the fifth time the rules have been delayed, and a clear victory for automakers that have fought the mandate, saying it is too expensive. READ MORE
The New Ford Aluminum F-150 to Improve MPG
Ford has vowed to improve fuel economy and is replacing about 1,000 pounds of steel with 600 pounds of aluminum in the F-150 to do so. The truck will be able to get about 30 miles per gallon, up from the 17 to 19 mpg of current models, some experts believe. READ MORE
UCMR is Going through a Revamp – Stay Tuned!
If you’re wondering about our weekly newsletter Used Car Market Reports being on hiatus – yes, it is coming back. And there are few changes to design being made…..
You’ll still find the latest market reports and video interviews. In the right column, you’re going to see some changes in the design and content with a lot more analysis of the big picture – what’s going on in forecasts and what’s behind all of it.
Remarketing is going through big changes these days, and it’s critical to stay up on the broad horizon and technology changes being integrated.
Leasing is a hot topic, as is salvage titles and how to effectively remarket these high tech cars loaded with gadgets.
