Right-To-Repair Is Already Rewriting What American Owners Are Allowed To Fix
New cars have never been less DIY-friendly, thanks in large part to telematics-gated diagnostics. This is what right-to-repair legislation aims to correct.
JD Power: New Vehicle Quality Scores Improve; Some Connectivity Issues
The quality of new vehicles has improved industry-wide year over year, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Infotainment is the exception, where connectivity issues continue to strain customer experience with new-vehicle quality.
Nexar and Nauto to Merge, Creating an Independent Infrastructure Platform for Physical AI
Nexar, a real-world intelligence platform for the Physical AI era, and Nauto, a leader in AI-powered safety and vehicle intelligence, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.
NHTSA Launches Commonsense Updates to Brake Pedal Requirements for AVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to eliminate the mandate for manual brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems (ADS).
America Celebrates Amid the Challenges
Growing Challenges
What are fleet managers thinking? To answer this question, Bill Bishop and his team at FLD turn to their Customer Advisory Board. Bishop says, “Considering the world we live in today, our group of top fleet managers had a lot to consider when we asked them their thoughts for our Q2 Index just a few short weeks ago.” Read More
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
We like this quote from Ellen DeGeneres: “This country of immigrants, religious refugees, outcasts, and dreamers has come a long way. Let’s keep going.”
Our Fleet Management Weekly team wishes you and your family an enjoyable and safe July 4th weekend!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
