Wheels Shows Clients How to See Their Fleet in a New Light, Add Value
Wheels introduced a new format for its 2013 Fleet Summit, held in Chicago last month. For the first time, Wheels showcased customer success stories with presentations by the customers themselves– five in all. Called Results+ after Wheels’ proprietary methodology to identify the purpose of the vehicle and the desired outcome. “Our clients have told us […]
NADA Used Car Guide Sees Strong Market Performance
Used vehicle values took a hit in October – dropping 3.5% -- but November saw much better results. NADA Used Car Guidelines reported that used vehicle depreciation slowed down substantially in November as wholesale prices for vehicles up to eight years old fell by 1.5% from the October. Other highlights from the latest market report include……
United Road Acquires Waggoners Trucking’ Auto Transport
United Road Services announced the acquisition of the Auto Transport Division of Waggoners Trucking. The acquisition will nearly double United Road's capacity to serve its more than 10,000 customers and makes the company the second-largest car-hauler in North America. The company serves a broad range of customers, including OEM suppliers, rental agencies, dealers, auctions, web-based logistics firms and individuals, among others. READ MORE
Ward’s Announces 10 Best Engines
This is the 20th year for Ward's 10 Best Engines, a competition created to recognize outstanding powertrain achievement, world-class technologies and those rare engines or electric propulsion systems that are so compelling they help sell the vehicle. Distinctions for this year include three diesel engines, a three cylinder turbo, and a battery electric vehicle. READ MORE
Clean Energy Sees NGV Numbers Climb in 2013
Natural gas vehicles are taking off with several fleets. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported that its customers ordered 70% more natural gas-powered vehicles in the first nine months of 2013 from the same period last year. “Looking back at 2013, the pronounced trend toward natural gas as a transportation fuel is clear,” said Clean Energy CEO Andrew Littlefair. READ MORE
