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Daimler Vans Recalls Metris for Power Steering Problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling an estimated 9,471 2016-2017 Metris vehicles due to a power steering issue.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling an estimated 9,471 2016-2017 Metris vehicles due to a power steering issue.
From 2016-2018, nearly 230,000 vehicles nationwide went missing due to keys left inside, creating a crime of opportunity for auto thieves, reports the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
The Internal Revenue Service update of the depreciation limits for higher-priced passenger vehicles should have minimal impact on commercial leasing, fleet management company executives said.
Used vehicles from fleet consignors in ADESA sales increased 4.3% to $13,771 in April compared to March, and were up 4.4% from a year ago, according to monthly commentary from Tom Kontos.
Rainn Wilson, who is best known for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute in The Office, will provide the closing keynote for AFLA 2019.
Supreme Corp. is recalling an estimated 99 2014 to 2018 service bodies that were added onto a Ford Transit van chassis because they may lack the required padded trim that protects occupants from a head impact.
Mary Sticha, a veteran fleet management company executive who held leadership roles with two prominent industry associations, retired earlier this year.
Element Fleet Management Corp. recorded a profitable first quarter, as it strengthened its balance sheet with $150 million in planned benefits from its company transformation plan that was announced in October.
Black Book's Used Vehicle Retention Index fell to 113.6 in April, a 0.2% decline from March. Despite the index now falling for five straight months, it is still 1.4% higher than the 112 registered a year ago.
Fleet Financials and Automotive Fleet are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Fleet Executive of the Year award. The deadline for nominations is June 3. The award is sponsored by The CEI Group.
