Merchants Fleet Names Christina Malseed (Saneman) Regional Sales Manager for US Eastern Region
"We are excited to announce the addition of Christina Malseed to our distinguished team," stated Mike Gavio, VP of Regional Sales at Merchants. "Christina's extensive industry experience positions her to provide substantial value to our clients throughout the US Eastern region, including VA, MD, DC, DE, and PA."
Prior to joining Merchants, Malseed served as the Vice President of Sales at Element Fleet Management.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Merchants team," said Malseed. "This is an exciting opportunity for me to exercise my commitment to excellence with a company that prioritizes service and innovation, and I look forward to contributing to the company's continued success."
Embrace a Safer, Greener Journey into 2024: Your Driving Commitments for the New Year
By Sarah Bechtold, eDriving
As the clock winds down on another year, it's not just resolutions that should be top of mind; it's the commitment to safety and sustainability as we usher in the New Year.
Safety alone is not enough. In an era where climate change is a pressing concern, sustainability must also be a key focus. Our vehicles are a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and it's time to address this issue head-on.
Here's to a New Year filled with safe travels, conscious choices, and a commitment to driving towards a better, more sustainable future. Let Mentor by eDriving be your trusted companion on this journey.
Isuzu Achieves All-Time Sales High in 2023
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced today that it established multiple sales records in 2023, making last year its new benchmark for wholesale and retail sales of Isuzu trucks.
Isuzu set records in vehicles delivered to Isuzu dealers, the Isuzu dealers delivered more Isuzu trucks and sold more Isuzu parts than in any other year in the 40-year history of Isuzu trucks in the US — all records for Isuzu trucks and parts in the United States.
GM Giving $7,500 Discount To EVs That Miss Out On Tax Credit
The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV will no longer receive the Inflation Reduction Act's infamous $7,500 tax credit, but General Motors is now offering a $7,500 reduction in price to make up for it.
A base Lyriq retails for $57,195, while the Blazer EV starts at $51,800. The average cost for an electric vehicle was roughly $53,000, so GM is in the right ballpark. But when your main rival is Tesla, which can change pricing on a whim, you need to be under that figure.
That's why GM is ensuring its customers still get massive savings, even though they don't come from the government.
Seeing EVs as a Bridge to the Future
Many fleets are still working out what true sustainability looks like, but - for the moment - EVs can be seen as a bridge to a greener future.
