Lytx Asset Tracking Service is designed for fleet managers who need timely information about their powered equipment. Photo: Lytx Lytx Inc., a provider of video telematics for fleets, has launched the Lytx Asset Tracking Service to augment its fleet management products, the company said on July 20. Available in the U.S. and Canada, the Asset… Continue reading Lytx Introduces Asset Tracking to Manage Powered Equipment
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Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada to Partner with Enterprise Holdings
Adding Mercedes-Benz vans into its nationwide fleet supports Enterprise Holdings’ ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption. Photo: Enterprise Holdings Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada announced in a statement a new agreement with Enterprise Holdings, adding to its list of fleet partnerships. The auto manufacturer has begun delivery of about 300 units, including 200 MY22 Sprinter Cargo Vans and 100… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada to Partner with Enterprise Holdings
Bain Capital and ADIA to Acquire Merchants Fleet
Brendan P. Keegan, Merchant’s CEO, will also assume roles of president and chairperson, assuming the chairperson position from outgoing owner Gary Singer. Source: Merchants Fleet Merchants Fleet today announced that Bain Capital and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Merchants Automotive Group, which does business as Merchants Fleet… Continue reading Bain Capital and ADIA to Acquire Merchants Fleet
National Car Rental Featured in World’s Best Awards
National Car Rental was named the World’s Best Car Rental Company by Travel + Leisure surveyors. Photo: Getty Images Travel + Leisure has announced the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, according to the World’s Best Awards 2022 readers’ survey. The 27th annual survey rated cities, islands, national parks, and car rentals… Continue reading National Car Rental Featured in World’s Best Awards
Carsharer Getaround Expands Service in New York
Carsharing company Getaround has announced that the Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act will now allow its carsharing platform to be widely available for New Yorkers. At a press conference held on July 12, city officials spoke alongside Getaround executives to share how this shift will enable New York residents to access a contactless mobility solution… Continue reading Carsharer Getaround Expands Service in New York
Used-Vehicle Sales Expected to Dip Slightly for June
The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is estimated to be near 38.8 million, down from last June’s 40.8 million level but above May’s revised 37.8 million pace. Source: Cox Automotive Total used-vehicle sales in June are estimated to be near 3.21 million units, down 5% from June 2021, according to Cox Automotive… Continue reading Used-Vehicle Sales Expected to Dip Slightly for June
Meet the Car Flippers: Used EV Interest Surges as More Americans Go Electric
EV owners who purchased a new Ford Mustang Mach-E in late 2021 could have resold it for a profit of $10,000 to $20,000 in a matter of months, a trend that is still visible in the summer of 2022. Someone who bought a Tesla Model 3 in April 2021 has seen its value appreciate by… Continue reading Meet the Car Flippers: Used EV Interest Surges as More Americans Go Electric
Chevrolet Reveals All-Electric Blazer
The available trims on the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV offer different range and content suited for additional fleet and commercial customers, such as pharmaceutical, rental and others. Photo: General Motors Chevrolet showcased the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV for the first time on July 19, expanding the brand’s growing EV portfolio and driving Chevy into the… Continue reading Chevrolet Reveals All-Electric Blazer
Free2move Partnership Leverages Embedded Telematics
The Free2move-GuidePoint Systems collaboration enables data from Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep to provide inventory management services to dealers, fleet management services for commercial and government fleets, auditing services to floor plan lenders, and vehicle diagnostic reports to consumers. Photo: Guidepoint Systems Guidepoint Systems, a global provider of vehicle telematics and Software as a Service (SaaS)… Continue reading Free2move Partnership Leverages Embedded Telematics
Toyota Announces New Hybrid Full-Size Sedan
The Toyota Crown will be the first sedan to offer Toyota’s HYBRID MAX System, for drivers wanting more oomph out of a hybrid system. Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced its new full-size sedan: the 2023 Toyota Crown. Expected to arrive in dealerships later this year, the Crown will be the first sedan to offer Toyota’s HYBRID… Continue reading Toyota Announces New Hybrid Full-Size Sedan