ASP May Be Solution for Fleet Software

Fleets with low-volume data transactions may benefit from vendor-hosted management software

 

Some Truckers See New Port Security Access Card as Unnecessary Duplication

Industry groups want US port access process consolidated to reduce hassles and cost

 

December Prices of Wholesale Used Vehicles Fall

Following a drop in retail sales, ADESA says average wholesale price of used vehicles fell in December

 

On the Road, Multitasker Just Another Name for Distracted Driver

A survey by Nationwide Mutual Insurance reveals that drivers perform lots of tasks in their cars but don't consider the activities driving distractions. However, driver distraction is estimated to cause or contribute to 25% to 50% of auto accidents.

 

GM Reducing Sales to Daily Rental Companies

In keeping with its go-to-market strategy, General Motors is significantly reducing sales to daily rental companies by as much as 25% over 2006 levels. Its goal is to improve residual values and reduce per-vehicle incentives. In 2006 GM sold 700,327 daily rental units and plans to sell 596,000 in 2007.