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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

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NewsOctober 28, 2021

Donlen and Wheels to Merge

Athene is the lead investor in the new mega company, consolidating two of the most well-known fleet companies in the world.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 27, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

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Articlesby Jordan WiklundOctober 27, 2021

Enterprise and Microsoft Collaborate on Data and Technology to Evolve the Fleet of the Future

From state-of-the-art onboard sensors to wireless telematics and more, Microsoft Azure is going to help Enterprise scale its fleet to a 350,000+ vehicle connected force by the end of the year. A fully connected worldwide fleet may be just five years away.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Videosby Lexi TuckerOctober 25, 2021

How Hybrid Systems Can Prepare Fleets for a Greener Future

Work Truck Editor, Lexi Tucker, speaks with Eric Foellmer of XL Fleet at the 2021 ACT Expo to discuss their new vehicles, technology, and how they are helping fleets with sustainability.

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Newsby Cindy BrauerOctober 21, 2021

Hon Hai Debuts Three Self-Developed Electric Vehicle Models

Aiming to become a next-generation global automotive manufacturer, Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) recently introduced its three new electric vehicles (EVs)—the Model C recreational vehicle, Model E sedan and Model T electric bus—at its 2021 Hon Hai Tech Day.

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NewsOctober 21, 2021

LeasePlan Car Cost Index: EVs Cost Competitive with ICEs in Europe

Compact and mid-size electric vehicles (EVs) are now fully cost competitive with petrol and diesel cars across most European countries according to LeasePlan’s newly released 2021 Car Cost Index.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2021

Ford Maverick Hits 42 MPG City

The 2.5L hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 37 mpg combined, 33 mpg highway, and an EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles on a single tank of gas.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

Stellantis to Retool Turin Plant for EVs

Stellantis will remake its Turin, Italy, factory into an electric-vehicle (EV) center to increase efficiency as it shifts to selling more EVs.

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