Looking Ahead
FLD’s Bill Bishop looks back and looks forward to let us know that from a remarketing perspective, the fleet industry “can expect to face many of the same challenges it has the past two years,” and that there’s a little bit of “Groundhog Day” thrown in.
We also reprise a much-read article from PARS’ Teri Ross with some smart words of caution about how Not All Transportation Quotes Are Created Equal. In today’s inflationary climate it’s an especially timely read.
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Request for Video Interviews
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Please feel free to suggest yourself, or someone you know. Any and all timely industry topics will be considered, and we look forward to speaking with you!
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Ford Doubling F-150 Lightning Production to Meet High Demand
Ford says its new annual production target for the new 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup will be 150,000. Those who were first in line to reserve a 2022 model will soon be called upon to finalize their orders with their local dealers.
"F-150 Lightning moves to the final phase of pre-production as pickups roll off the line for real-world durability and high mileage testing ahead of customer deliveries this spring," the company's announcement said. "With nearly 200,000 reservations, our teams are working hard and creatively to break production constraints in order to get more F-150 Lightning trucks into the hands of our customers," Ford executive Kumar Galhotra said.
Those who don't have existing reservations but want to order a new Lightning will probably have to wait for at least the 2023 model year, but Ford assured them that the opportunity will present itself "in due course."
Read the article at MSN.
Good Advice on Residual Values
A few words of advice on residual values for fleet managers and FMCs: don’t let your balance sheet get tied up with potential downside risk.
Kickstart 2022 Success With Two Free Fleet Webinars
A new year is a great time to take action to improve your fleet's utilization, savings, your staff efficiencies, and your organization's overall bottom line. Agile Fleet is offering two free webinars that can put you on the path to making 2022 your fleet's best year yet.
This Thursday, 2:00 Eastern, Agile Fleet president and fleet expert Ed Smith presents Understanding Your Fleet Utilization Metrics
On January 20, the new Fleet Technology Overview will show you how fleet technologies can improve your fleet management and help you save time and money. Scott Farmerie will help you understand how to use fleet management technology.
