The unintended tax consequences created by the pandemic that distorted personal use taxation of company drivers was successfully mitigated by the NAFA Fleet Management Association. Here’s the inside story of how it was accomplished.
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Sport Platinum is the most expensive model sold by General Motors. But its brand cachet makes it the ideal pinnacle fleet vehicle to help retain high-value senior execs with a high-value luxury SUV.
Fleets that are not aligning their business strategies to factor in the latest in fleet technological developments might be missing out on some of the most critical tools necessary to help them thrive in the industry.
The latest trends in the key indicators suggest used vehicle values are likely to continue to see appreciation in the days and weeks ahead.
This regular column is designed to encourage discourse for fleet professionals to let their voices be heard to their peers and other industry professionals.
Closely addressing the perennial concerns of fleet safety is an area that has been essential to many successful fleets over the years, not just with the adoption of telematics solutions that help monitor driver behaviors, but also the incorporation of more advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) equipped vehicles.
Fleet managers who are looking to support very specific fleet needs for the respective business and industry will find a lot can be gained through the utilization of telematics, whether the solutions be centered around driver safety, productivity, idling, etc.
This regular column is designed to provide a platform for fleet managers to let their voices be heard to their peers and other fleet professionals.
Topics include how fuel prices may be impacted by a potential increase in the federal and state fuel taxes and an increase in CAFE fuel efficiency standards; how rising commodity prices may impact the price of fleet products; and how the ongoing global shortage of microchips is slowing vehicle production and increasing lead times.
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased in the first 15 days of January compared to the month of December, bringing up the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.
James David Power III, founder of automotive data analytics and consumer intelligence company J.D. Power, died on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. He was 89.
Check out the latest State of the Fleet Industry video report that discusses GM's creation of its commercial EV brand called BrightDrop and the launch of the EV600 all-electric commercial van; the shortage in automotive semiconductors impacting vehicle production; Wheels’ integration with OnStar data; Cox Automotive expansion into fleet management services; and the entry of Jim Pattison Lease into the U.S. fleet market.
Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, will “embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving, and shared ownership,” the company said.
