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Daimler Vans USA is recalling its 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans equipped with high-beam assist because a software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.
Ford Motor Co. sold more than 217,000 vans in 2018, which marked the 40th year the company has sold the most vans in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
In the 2018 calendar-year, new-vehicle announcements dominated the headlines and reader interest. The 10 most viewed news items on WorkTruckOnline.com from 2018 are shared.
Tire manufacturer Continental expanded its commercial light truck tire portfolio with the new 16-inch Conti LAR 3.
Commercial fleets looking for a work van that delivers have many options to choose from for the 2019 model-year, including a few brand-new designs.
For the first time in North America, Mercedes-Benz Vans will demonstrate CoROS, an artificial intelligence-powered sensor system that transforms the Sprinter van into an intelligent cargo space.
Mercedes-Benz will offer three Mercedes Pro telematics bundles to 2019 Sprinter buyers, including a package for fleet management companies seeking to integrate the data with their existing fleet management software platforms for clients.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will retail for slightly less ($5) that the outgoing model for the base configuration, as the full-size cargo and passenger vans enter their third-generation with an array of updates, the company announced.
Mercedes-Benz Vans opened its new Sprinter assembly plant in South Carolina today, and began delivering cargo vans to Amazon, which has ordered 20,000 vehicles that Element Fleet Management will offer to small businesses with commercial leases.
Mercedes-Benz will shift production of its Sprinter van to South Carolina from Germany later this year. Andrew Lawson, the general manager of fleet operations for van and chassis, sat down with Automotive Fleet to discuss what it means for fleets.