Three automakers, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed an agreement to jointly develop a common fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) system. Each company plans to invest equally toward the project. According to the companies, their strategy is to use this project to launch the world’s first affordable, mass-market fuel […]
General Motors is investing $600 million in its Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant, which builds the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse. The automaker is using the investment to upgrade the plant, including adding a new 450,000 sq. ft. paint shop and installing a new stamping press. The automaker said vehicle production won’t be affected by […]
At the beginning of the year a number of new traffic laws went into effect in the state of Illinois, two of them regarding the use of cell phones while driving and a third regarding proper safety procedures following an accident that results in only damage to a vehicle (rather than occupants). The first new […]
Ford Motor Co. posted fourth-quarter net income of $1.6 billion, carrying the company to its fourth straight full-year profit. Excluding a large year-earlier extraordinary gain, net in the latest quarter rose 55 percent, powered by strong results in North America. European pretax losses of $732 million dragged down quarterly profits.
Don’t miss the fleet management conference of the year! THE ZONE 2013 is coming to the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX on May 14-16! Discover the secrets to running a successful fleet and expand your professional network at this premiere event. The exciting two and a half days includes renowned keynote speakers covering large-scale strategic […]
The Fleet Executive conference will be held May 29-30 at the Titian Ballroom at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, and those who register before April 26 will receive an early bird discounted rate of $245, which includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.
The U.S. House transportation committee’s oversight plan for the 113th Congress includes targeting hours of service, the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program and recently expanded ability of states to collect tolls on federal highways.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA, based on the Concept Style Coupe, is the first model exclusively built in Kecskemét and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, reveals the news just 10 months after the plant opened.
Audi received two awards for its new piloted parking technology at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. The automaker received a “Best Automotive Technology” award from media website The Verge and the “Product of the Future†award from Popular Science magazine.
