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Vehicle Researchby StaffMay 22, 2015

Next Generation Toyota Hilux Goes on Sale in Thailand

A complete redesign of one of the Toyota Hilux pickup, was unveiled in Bangkok, marking the start of sales of the new model in the Thai market.

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Operationsby StaffMay 21, 2015

NAFA Urges USPS Against Mass Vehicle Purchase

The NAFA Fleet Management Association urged the U.S. Postal Service not to replace 180,000 new vehicles at the same time and implement better fleet management practices at a congressional hearing on May 21.

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Leasingby Paul ClintonMay 21, 2015

Element Financial Raising $2.5B for Acquisition

Toronto-based Element Financial Corp. will raise $2.5 billion Canadian ($2.05 billion) in corporate debt to fund an unidentified acquisition that must be completed by the end of the year.

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Operationsby StaffMay 21, 2015

Spartan Motors Names President of Specialty Chassis and Vehicles

Spartan Motors, Inc. has announced the promotion of Steve Guillaume to President of the Specialty Chassis and Vehicles (SCV) Business Unit.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 21, 2015

Gasoline Prices Rise to $2.74 Per Gallon

Gasoline prices continued their upward climb, rising 5.3 cents to $2.744 for a gallon of unleaded as a national average, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Safetyby StaffMay 20, 2015

Cell Phones Linked to 27 Percent of Crashes

The estimate from the National Safety Council includes crashes involving drivers who were texting or talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones.

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Safetyby StaffMay 20, 2015

70 Percent of Drivers Using Smartphones

A reported 70 percent of drivers use their smartphones while behind the wheel, according to a new study from AT&T.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 20, 2015

IMPCO Awarded GM Bi-Fuel CNG Cab Chassis Program

IMPCO Automotive has been awarded General Motors' bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) cab chassis program for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, the alternative fuel system supplier announced.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 19, 2015

Takata Vehicle Safety Recall Now Biggest Ever

The Japan-based auto safety parts supplier reaches an agreement with NHTSA to expand its recall of defective air bag inflators, which have been linked to six deaths worldwide.

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Operationsby StaffMay 19, 2015

High-Roof Vans Closing Ground on Standard-Roof Models

As fleets begin embracing a new wave of Euro-style full-size vans, high-roof vans appear to be gaining favor over their standard-roof siblings, according to the NTEA.

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