The lifeblood of every vehicle is the fuel it runs on, which makes fuel costs a dominant issue for the fleet industry. With so many factors affecting pricing — ranging from the common laws of supply and demand to the complex workings of the geo-political – fleet managers are constantly seeking guidance on this intricate, […]
Past predictions of future technology called for flying cars and personal robots. Yet the biggest leaps in technology have probably been in communications, and trucking is no exception. “Prices have come down so much, and communication plans are reasonable,” says Keith Steidle, customer information systems manager for Automotive Resources International. “The ROI can be proven. […]
FedEx owns 40,000 vans and trucks and burns through 300 million gallons of fuel per year, most of it diesel. A typical FedEx pickup and delivery truck logs 88 miles per day. So FedEx is going electric. FedEx is pursuing other oil-saving options as well, experimenting with hybrid-electric trucks, biodiesel and natural gas. The company’s […]
Auto loans are continuing to get healthier, a very good sign for auto industry rebound. All loan types, with the exception of bank cards, saw a decrease in default rates for the fourth consecutive month in April, according to S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices.
Nissan North America has selected Carfax as the exclusive vehicle history report provider for Nissan and Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned programs as of May 1 of this year. Focusing on certified pre-owned has strengthened customer loyalty and vehicle retention for Nissan and helped it reach record setting 110,000 CPO units in the past fiscal year.