Auto Industry Rescue Plan Dies in Senate

The Associated Press reported late Thursday night that bipartisan negotiations in Senate on a Republican version of the House-passed automotive industry bailout plan fell apart after the United Auto Workers balked at demands for dramatic wage cuts.

Ford Ends Production of Freestar Minivan

Ford will concentrate on the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers instead in response to strong consumer demand.

Industry Groups React to EPA's Proposed Emissions Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed federal vehicle emissions standards, and industry groups from the automotive manufacturing, trucking, and environmental sectors issued varying statements to support, criticize, and critique the proposal.

NAFA CAFM Holders Earn 27% More

Fleet management professionals who have completed NAFA's Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program typically earn about a 27% higher salary than those who didn't attain the certification, according to a Monster.com survey.

Private Equity Firm Buys Majority Stake in XLerate Group

The automotive remarketing sector is seeing big changes due to an increased use of technology, evolving vehicle mix and shifting expectations from buyers and sellers.

JM Family Enterprises Acquires NTP

Through this acquisition, the company becomes a new division of JM&A Group, a subsidiary of JM Family.

New Car Sales High, Used-Vehicle Prices Strengthening

Mercury Mariner Hybrid Captures First 'Green Car of The Year' Honors

The award winner is determined by an 11-member panel of international jurors comprised of automotive and environmental experts, including Carroll Shelby, Jean-Michel Cousteau and Mario Andretti.

Ford Fleet Product Preview: Fleet Managers Give Their Impressions

DEARBORN, MI - Automotive Fleet spoke with a number of fleet managers who attended this event and gave their impressions of the vehicles they had a chance to drive.