GPS Guides Trucks to Low Overpasses on NY Parkways
More than 80 years ago, the legendary urban planner Robert Moses envisioned a system of New York state parkways free of commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles, where drivers could enjoy leisurely trips through scenic ribbons of natural land. The overpasses were built low to ensure that only passenger cars could get by. Global positioning […]
22% of Car Buyers Fear Another GM Bankruptcy
CNW Research’s Auto Industry Summary reports that just 3½ years after filing bankruptcy, 22 percent of new-car intenders expect General Motors to seek bankruptcy protection again. Read CNW’s report in Fleet Resources, Papers & Expert Advice in the September 27th issue of Fleet management Weekly.
Traffic Jam Ahead – There’s an App for That!
Auto makers talk a lot about connecting drivers to social media or entertainment while they’re on the road. But what most drivers really want is an app that can warn them of a traffic jam ahead and advise them how to get around it. Now, companies such as Clear Channel Communications Inc., Inrix Inc. and […]
Chrysler Suspends Hybrid Pickup Fleet Test
Chrysler Group LLC is temporarily suspending testing of its fleet of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicles after three of the pickups were damaged when their prototype lithium-ion batteries overheated. The pickups are part of a fleet of 109 trucks being evaluated by the Auburn Hills automaker and a group of utility companies and municipalities across […]
‘Obstacles to Overcome and Hoops to Jump Through’
From boom to bust, the last ten years has brought with it a number of trends and changes that have stretched and challenged even the most seasoned fleet managers. From the technology revolution in the first few years through to fuel price volatility and the impact of recently introduced environmental legislation, the fleet sector has […]
