Automotive Digest » Fleet/Rental http://automotivedigest.com Smarter News for AutoDealers Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Wholesale Price Data by Model Class – April 2013 http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/wholesale-price-data-by-model-class-april-2013/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/wholesale-price-data-by-model-class-april-2013/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:49:44 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158504
  • Softening of the wholesale used vehicle sales and pricing environment stayed on course – rising seasonally but falling annually in April
  •  It was similar to market conditions in March
  •  Retail sales also were down year-over-year for the first time this year

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/maintenance-costs-increased-in-2012-says-ge-capital-fleet-services-study/feed/ 0 Chesapeake Energy’s Fleet Experience with NGVs http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/chesapeake-energys-fleet-experience-with-ngvs/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/chesapeake-energys-fleet-experience-with-ngvs/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 18:13:04 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158484 Tim Denny, Vice President – Administration at Chesapeake Energy, told the audience at Telogis Latitude about his company’s experience integrating natural gas vehicles into its fleet. The energy company plays a major role in managing wells that extract natural gas in North America, and is also playing a role in bringing the fueling infrastructure to the market…..

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/chesapeake-energys-fleet-experience-with-ngvs/feed/ 0 Location Intelligence Central Theme at Telogis Latitude http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/location-intelligence-central-theme-at-telogis-latitude/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/location-intelligence-central-theme-at-telogis-latitude/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:08 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158480 Telematics service provider Telogis held its annual Latitude conference in Dana Point, Calif., this week, bringing together customers, partners, and staff. This year’s conference focused on the theme of accelerating the transformation of mobile enterprises through the power of location intelligence. Speakers included executives from Ford Motor Co., Volvo Trucks, Telogis, AT&T Mobility, and fleet managers. The event was started by keynote speaker Davide Cozzens, chief executive officer at Telogis. Cozzens shared his perspectives on key reasons fleets are bringing telematics technology into their operations….

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/location-intelligence-central-theme-at-telogis-latitude/feed/ 0 Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel Becoming Part of World Outlook http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/natural-gas-as-a-transportation-fuel-becoming-part-of-world-outlook/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/natural-gas-as-a-transportation-fuel-becoming-part-of-world-outlook/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:47:08 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158476 A Morgan Stanley report says that natural gas vehicles could alter the world outlook for oil and gas demand. Oil continues to be the dominant fuel for transportation, but natural gas is becoming competitive, according to the study Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel: Energy Market Wild Card. Natural gas having sharp discounts compared to [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/natural-gas-as-a-transportation-fuel-becoming-part-of-world-outlook/feed/ 0 CARB Proposes Changing Alt-Fuel Vehicle Conversion Rules http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/carb-proposes-changing-alt-fuel-vehicle-conversion-rules/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/carb-proposes-changing-alt-fuel-vehicle-conversion-rules/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:44:41 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158472 The California Air Resources Board may be modifying its alternative fuel conversion certification requirements for new and in-use vehicles. Under the latest proposal, retrofit system manufacturers that sell fewer than 4,500 alternative fuel systems per year in California would qualify for a streamlined application and certification process. The proposal would also reduce testing requirements, especially [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/two-management-white-papers-from-phh-arval-newest-version-of-fleetcommander-released-pricelock-takes-top-startup-award/feed/ 0 Maximizing Fleet Efficiencies with Predictive Analytics http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maximizing-Fleet-Efficiencies-with-Predictive-Analytics.pdf http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maximizing-Fleet-Efficiencies-with-Predictive-Analytics.pdf#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:30 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158449 Maximizing Fleet Efficiencies with Predictive Analytics

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maximizing-Fleet-Efficiencies-with-Predictive-Analytics.pdf/feed/ 0 Can the Current Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Impact the Current Fuel Choice for Medium & Heavy Trucks? http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lets-Electrify-our-Medium-and-Heavy-Truck-Fleets.pdf http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lets-Electrify-our-Medium-and-Heavy-Truck-Fleets.pdf#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:14:55 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158444 Lets Electrify our Medium and Heavy Truck Fleets

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lets-Electrify-our-Medium-and-Heavy-Truck-Fleets.pdf/feed/ 0 Roundup of News for the Global Fleet http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BCA-Nottingham-Q1-13-Award-from-LeasePlan.pdf http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BCA-Nottingham-Q1-13-Award-from-LeasePlan.pdf#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:17 +0000 Janice http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158398 Fleet Logistics Launches into Polish Fleet Market Europe’s largest fleet management provider, Fleet Logistics, which manages in excess of 110,000 cars on behalf of large international fleet customers, has launched into the growing Polish fleet market with new staff and offices in the capital, Warsaw. Learn more Ford to End Auto Production in Australia Ford [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BCA-Nottingham-Q1-13-Award-from-LeasePlan.pdf/feed/ 0 Fleets, Fleets, and More Fleets! http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/fleets-fleets-and-more-fleets/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/fleets-fleets-and-more-fleets/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:32 +0000 Janice http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158391 ACT Expo is the #1 place for fleet managers to learn how to reduce fuel costs and emissions with alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. Join hundreds of fleet managers who have already reserved their place at this year’s show. The 100,000 square foot Expo Hall will be packed with the latest clean transportation innovations [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/fleets-fleets-and-more-fleets/feed/ 0 NAFA Scholarship Winner; Shell Joins NETS http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/nafa-scholarship-winner-nets/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/nafa-scholarship-winner-nets/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:45 +0000 Janice http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158385 Pictured: Amy Mowry, NAFA Scholarship Winner Ferris State Student Wins NAFA’s Fleet Management Scholarship The future of fleet management was seen throughout NAFA’s 2013 Institute & Expo as students interested in a career in fleet attended educational sessions and networked with industry professionals.  One student even returned with a $3,000 scholarship to help complete her [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/nafa-scholarship-winner-nets/feed/ 0 Residual Value Changes – Actual Vs. Expected http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/residual-value-changes-actual-vs-expected/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/residual-value-changes-actual-vs-expected/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:28 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158124
  • Table graphs ALG’s finding on residual values from May/June 2013 edition
  • Premium Subcompact, Compact, and Minivan were down much lower than originally anticipated
  • ALG expects overall residual values to be down 0.9 percentage points during the May/June period

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/cadillac-upgrades-cpo-program-to-be-more-competitive-in-market/feed/ 0 April Used Vehicle Price Performance Depends on Who You Ask http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/april-used-vehicle-price-performance-depends-on-who-you-ask/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/april-used-vehicle-price-performance-depends-on-who-you-ask/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 05:30:41 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158116 While overall used vehicle prices were down in April, for the sought-after late-model cars on lots at dealers affiliated with a major automaker, the average retail price was down a scant 0.5% in the first quarter from the quarter a year ago, says Edmunds.com. Prices are “edging downward (but) they are still pretty high,” says [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/off-lease-sales-helped-by-certified-pre-owned-popularity-edmunds-com-says/feed/ 0 Art Spinella on Must Replace Sales in Decline http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Retail-Automotive-Summary-May-2013.pdf http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Retail-Automotive-Summary-May-2013.pdf#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 04:51:17 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=158106 Art Spinella President CNW Research “Must Replace” used vehicle purchases are down with much of industry growth leaning now to “Add On” sales to people who are buying a vehicle for personal rather than purely transportation reasons. Must Replace has grown about 3% this year – slowest year-over year growth since 2006 when it was [...]

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  • Chevrolet and Nissan have had to rely heavily on incentives and lease business to stoke consumer demand for plug-ins
  • Sales exploded for Nissan’s Leaf In March, as brand managed to sell 2,197 units of all-electric car – a 279% increase over prior year sales
  • Dramatic reduction in new vehicle price caused rapid acceleration – Nissan slashed price of 2013 Leaf by $6,400

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/volt-vs-leaf-incentive-spending/feed/ 0 Roundup of News for the Global Fleet http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FleetAlliance-Workplacewinner100513.pdf http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FleetAlliance-Workplacewinner100513.pdf#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:49 +0000 Janice http://automotivedigest.com/?p=157683 Company Car in Action 2013 — UK’s Premier Driving Event of the Year! Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford, UK, June 11 and 12, 2013 Essential for fleet decisions makers:  Company Car in Action 2013 where 24 manufacturer brands will be offering more than 250 test drives in a variety of vehicles. We’ll also be taking a [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FleetAlliance-Workplacewinner100513.pdf/feed/ 0 Micro Hybrids Could Be Big Growth Segment Soon http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/micro-hybrids-could-be-big-growth-segment-soon/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/micro-hybrids-could-be-big-growth-segment-soon/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 06:29:45 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=157661 For automakers focusing on hitting 54.5 mpg vehicles by 2025 and for dealers marketing fuel efficient green cars, micro hybridization could be important. They’re using lithium-ion batteries, many of them 48 volt, to supplement internal combustion engines as hybrids tend to do – though this hybrid system will take on additional duties such as offsetting [...]

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]]> http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/xl-hybrids-and-knapheide-partner-for-hybrid-one-stop-upfit-service/feed/ 0 DHL Revamps Automotive Supply Chain Management http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/dhl-revamps-automotive-supply-chain-management/ http://automotivedigest.com/2013/05/dhl-revamps-automotive-supply-chain-management/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 06:24:08 +0000 Jon LeSage http://automotivedigest.com/?p=157655 DHL has formed a network of Automotive Competency Centers that converge all of its automotive activities for the local market, feeding into one of the remaining growth sectors in the global economy and streamlining access to the company. To harness its expansive network so it functions locally, DHL Global Forwarding, Germany-based freight transport and logistics [...]

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