Hackers Are Stealing Cars by Injecting Code into Headlight Wiring
Crafty criminals have resorted to using specially crafted devices that simply plug into the wiring harness behind the headlight of a victim's car.
The device's programming is set up to inject fake Controller Area Network (CAN bus) messages into the car's actual CAN Bus network. Once they're plugged in, they're able to unlock, start, and drive away before the owner even catches wind of what's going on. Given that the manufacturer of these CAN injection devices claims that the devices are so effective against a myriad of makes and models, it would seem that this could be an industry-wide problem that may take some brainstorming to fix.
A Call to Action: Three Big Changes Impacting Fleet (and All B2B) Digital Marketing
By Ed Pierce, FMW Brand Acceleration
Digital marketing has undergone tremendous changes in the past few years due to the impact of technology, privacy, and changing customer behavior. These factors have disrupted the traditional marketing landscape and have forced marketers to adapt to new trends and strategies.
With the advent of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data, marketers have been able to gather, analyze, and use customer data in ways that were not possible before.
EPA Preparing to Release Strict Vehicle Emissions Rules
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to announce tough new tailpipe emission standards designed to effectively force the auto industry to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars.
But it won’t be as easy as banning the sale of gas-powered cars or mandating that companies only sell vehicles with electric powertrains. Rather, the new EPA rules would set an emissions limit on the total number of new cars each automaker sells in a year. That limit would essentially ensure that two-thirds of vehicles they sold in the US by 2032 would be EVs.
Used Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Rapidly Intensify After Q1 Jump
Although used EV sales have lagged thus far, as new electric vehicle sales continue climbing at a record pace. The most recent data shows the average price of a used EV was roughly $43,400, down 4% from last year and well below the average cost of a new model (around $59,000).
As the report wisely points out, the lower prices are most likely a reflection of Tesla’s recent price cuts. After selling over 1.3 million vehicles last year, many in its domestic market, Tesla held its dominant position, representing over 60% of US EV sales despite new competition entering the market.
Edenred Essentials Offers a Simplified Fleet Fuel and Services Card
By FMW Editorial Staff
A new company has recently joined the US market intending to disrupt the industry with a simpler solution that brings a new level of value to fleets.
The well-established, European-based company, Edenred, brought its fleet and mobility solutions program to the United States via its Edenred Essentials Visa Fleet card.
While this card allows users to purchase fuel, charge electric vehicles, and pay any and all vehicle-related expenses, it also simplifies the fuel card management chores for fleet managers.
