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Industry Insights
General Motors and Michelin to Market Airless TireGeneral Motors has partnered with Michelin announcing plans to bring an airless tire to North American markets, with probable arrival in 2024.
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US Auto Sales On Pace for Third Consecutive Year Over 17MUS sales of light-duty vehicles are tracking at a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate (SAAR) of 17.4 million vehicles after sales were tallied for May.
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EPA Publishes E-15 Summertime Sale RegulationOn June 10, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a new rule, allowing gasoline blended with up to 15% percent ethanol (E-15) to be sold during the summer months.
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EPA Reviews Changes to MPG Mandate After AssessmentVehicle emissions performance in 2018 may cause EPA to consider changes to MPG Mandate.
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Tesla Shifts Market Strategy As Technology ImprovesStrategic changes for Tesla attempt to improve electric vehicle infrastructure, long-term.
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California Looks at Ways to Eliminate Diesel by 2050States like California consider ways to reduce green house gases and emissions, following existing European approach.
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Top Four Automakers have Automatic Braking to 90% of New VehiclesSince September 2017, automakers have been adding automatic braking systems to new vehicles as part of a promise to NHTSA and IIHS.
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January 2019
2018 Roadway Fatalities to Reach 40KThe National Center for Health Statistics saw motor vehicle deaths decrease against 2017 estimates.
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January 2019
Vehicle Technology May Increase Repair CostsAAA notes a sharp increase in bumper repairs due to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
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GM Plans to Idle Five Plants as Car Production WithersGeneral Motors makes changes to close up to five North American plants as domestic demand changes.
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Ford Plans to Reorganize Plants to Produce More SUVsFord makes the decision to reorganize product at several facilities to change focus for SUV and larger vehicle production.
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Los Angeles Auto Show HighlightsOp-Ed: Read about manufacturer and trend highlights from the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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What A Difference A Decade MakesConsider a single model year, and it’s sometimes hard to discern shifts in consumer demand.
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Fleet Used Vehicle Prices Stay High In 2017Wholesale used vehicle prices increased for six consecutive months in 2017, producing an 8.1% year-over-year rise.
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Fuel Prices Increase NationwideThe price of a gallon of gasoline increased to a national average of $2.61 in February.
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Personal Use Vehicle Charges Flat for 2018Respondents in a recent survey conducted by Automotive Fleet Magazine reported no change in the average amount employees pay to enjoy Personal Use of a company vehicle.
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October 2018
Mid-Size Ram Confirmed for North American MarketRam confirms the 2021 debut of another mid-size Ram pickup truck option.
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Industry Insights
Volkswagen Beetle will RetireOne of the world’s most iconic vehicle makes will retire next year, with the last VW Beetle rolling off the assembly line in July 2019.
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Industry Insights
AAA Updates Total Cost of Ownership EstimatesThe latest edition of Automobile Club of America’s Your Driving Cost has been published.
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IIHS Reveals Top Safety PicksThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its top picks for vehicle safety, with models from Toyota, Chevy, Buick and Ford among those topping the 2017 list.
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Industry Insights
In The News: Autonomous VehiclesAutonomous Vehicles (AV) continue to be a hot topic. Last month, the U.S. reported its first death involving a self-driving Uber.
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Telematics Costs DecreaseAs telematics devices started to gain traction in 2007, the benefits centered primarily on asset tracking and route optimization.
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Pump Prices Increase as Demand Grows New Taxes Take EffectThe cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline rose $.09 to $2.56 in the week ending November 13.
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New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Affecting Auto IndustryOn March 8, 2018 the US Government announced a 10% tariff on imported aluminum and a 25% tariff on imported steel (excluding Canada and Mexico).
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Industry Insights
Mid-Size Sedans Continue Plunge In PopularityThe great migration continues: Consumer preferences are shifting dramatically from mid-sized cars to compact utility vehicles and pickups.
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Industry Insights
Why Local Hands-on Account Management Makes Sense for FleetsOutsourced fleet management, coupled with local, hands-on account management, gives advantages beyond accountability and transparency.