ALD Automotive I LeasePlan Unveils New Global Mobility Brand
ALD Automotive I LeasePlan unveils Ayvens, its new global mobility brand, which unites the two companies together under a single common identity.
This new brand represents another strategic milestone in the company’s development following the launch of its 3-year strategic development plan in September 2023.
“By joining forces, our company is ready to lead the way to the large-scale adoption of sustainable mobility...” confirms Tim Albertsen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ayvens, formerly ALD Automotive | LeasePlan.
The UAW Strike: Where It Stands and Where It’s Going
By Tanner Lee, Kingbee
Fleet managers, brace for impact!
UAW is on strike, and everyone in the industry is buggin’ out.
A prolonged strike could throw a wrench into ordering cycles, and fleets will once again need to get creative so they can replace aging units.
To stay ahead of the headache, fleet managers have no choice but to stay proactive with their vehicle acquisitions instead of reacting to the latest strike shutdowns.
When orders are delayed or canceled, Kingbee has upfitted vans immediately available to ship to your location.
Gov. Tim Walz’s Clean-Car Emissions Rule Survives Legal Challenge From Auto Dealers
Championed by Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota became the first state in the Midwest to adopt California's stricter tailpipe emissions standards in an effort to combat climate change. The new rule, which encountered stiff opposition from Republicans, also included a mandate for automakers to bolster their stock of all-electric and hybrid vehicles.
The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) filed suit against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, claiming regulatory overreach. The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the state's clean car mandate in January, prompting the appeal to the nation's highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a lawsuit.
Work Truck Solutions’ Q3 Data Indicates Strong Return for New Commercial Vehicles Sales
There is reason for optimism in the new commercial vehicle market, according to a recently released report from Work Truck Solutions.
Their 2023 3rd Quarter Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis shows a marked uptick in demand for new work trucks and vans.
"As we analyze the market for work trucks and vans, the data indicates continued strong interest in new vehicles, even as the average price for them has hit a record high of $57,290," says Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions.
Following Criticism From First Responders, Cruise Says its Driverless Cars Can Now Better Detect Emergency Scenes
Seeking to address one of the biggest concerns about its driverless vehicle technology, autonomous vehicle company Cruise announced that internal software updates have improved how its fleet of robotaxis react to emergency vehicles on the streets of San Francisco.
According to Cruise, its cars now lower their speed by about 70% once they begin to hear a siren. They’ve also been reprogrammed to more quickly find a safe place to pull over if emergency vehicles are heading in their direction, according to the company, and can better navigate around stopped emergency vehicles so they don’t block traffic. The vehicles are also now better equipped to recognize emergency scenes, according to the blog post.
