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AT&T Fleet Rolls Out 1,000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle

DALLAS - The deployment is part of a $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicles with more fuel-efficient models through 2018.

Tags: alt-fuel vehicle, AT&T

February 19, 2010 - Industry News

In Memoriam:
John F. Sohl, 1915-2010

John Sohl (left), founder of Auto Driveaway, and son Brandon Sohl, past-president of Auto Driveaway, display a picture of the first car John Sohl ever shipped, a 1952 Ford. The photo was presented to Sohl at the company's 50th anniversary celebration in 2002.

GAINESVILLE, FL - John Sohl, founder of Auto Driveaway Company, died Feb. 14 of congestive heart failure at his home in Gainesville, Fla. He was 94 years old.

Tags: Auto Driveaway Company, obituary

February 16, 2010 - Industry News

Employee Kills Two Bicyclists While Driving Company Vehicle

COLUMBIA, SC - An insurance company is paying nearly $5 million to settle the case of a woman who struck and killed two bicyclists in South Carolina while driving a company vehicle.

Tags: accident, cell phone, driver safety

February 23, 2010 - Industry News

National Gas Prices to Hit Above $3 this Summer

NEW YORK - Although prices are expected to rise this summer, experts said they won't reach the $4 price spikes of 2008.

Tags: fuel

February 19, 2010 - Industry News

GM to Invest $494M for Next-Generation Ecotec Engines

DETROIT - The investment includes facility renovation, new machinery, equipment, and special tooling to support the engine program at three plants.

Tags: Engine, General Motors

February 23, 2010 - Industry News

2011 Toyota Sienna Gets ‘Good’ Ratings in IIHS Safety Tests

WASHINGTON - The redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna earns good ratings for both front and side impact crash protection, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

Tags: Sienna, Toyota

February 19, 2010 - Executive Fleet News

Qualcomm and Audi to Make the Connected Car a Reality in 2010

BARCELONA, SPAIN - Qualcomm Inc., and Audi AG announced that Audi's Mobile Media Interface (MMI) Plus in-car navigation system, featuring integrated UMTS connectivity from Qualcomm, will be available on select Audi A8 vehicles this year.

Tags: A8, Audi, MMI, Qualcomm

February 23, 2010 - Industry News

Mott Named FLD Vice President

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Gary Mott, an FLD employee since 1993, has been promoted to FLD vice president. He most recently served as vice president of business development.

Tags: appointment, FLD Inc.