Categories: Equipment, Upfitting

The Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, formerly Truck Product Conference, will be held September 13-14, 2022.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10169095/commercial-vehicle-upfitting-summit-replaces-annual-ntea-event

Categories: Equipment, Operations, Upfitting

Fleet managers divulged everything from how they obtain their upfits to the future developments they are most excited for.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10158949/work-truck-survey-reveals-most-common-upfitting-practices-concerns

Categories: Upfitting

NRS Brakes launches a new line of galvanized pads exclusively for the 2019-2021 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10157678/galvanized-brake-pads-available-for-2019-2021-ram-2500-and-3500

Categories: Upfitting

The patented aftermarket brake pads from NRS are designed to mitigate rust and corrosion and require fewer replacements.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10157009/galvanized-brake-pads-available-for-2020-2021-kia-soul-hyundai-venue

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Leasing, Maintenance, Mobility, New Mobility, Operations, Rental Operations, Shared Mobility, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Technology, Telematics, Upfitting, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Having sold Saab in 2009 and then quit Europe altogether in 2017 when GM Europe sold its Opel and Vauxhall brands to the PSA Group (now Stellantis), GM...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10156388/gm-returns-to-europe-with-mobility-unit

Categories: Delivery, Equipment, Small Fleet, Upfitting, Vehicle Research

Equipment tips for last-mile and home-delivery fleets to take advantage of the surge in refrigerated delivery demand.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10156288/hot-tips-for-cold-loads

Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Global Fleet, Hybrids, Leasing, Maintenance, Operations, Remarketing, Rental Operations, Small Fleet, Upfitting

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10154763/higher-commodity-prices-exert-upward-cost-pressure-on-tires

Categories: Fleet Leasing, Global Fleet, Leasing, Maintenance, Operations, Small Fleet, Upfitting

Upfitting a vehicle is a process that requires thought and consideration. It is essential that fleet managers and all suppliers collaborate on upfits. In...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10153725/four-ways-to-minimize-upfit-lead-time

Categories: Global Fleet, Operations, Upfitting

Upfitters have been battered by inconsistent chassis deliveries from the OEMs, back-ordered parts, widespread labor shortages, constraints on ordering...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10153722/upfitter-otd-impacted-by-labor-parts-shortages

Categories: Fleet Leasing, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Leasing, Mobility, Operations, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Upfitting, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Bill Gibson, director of national sales for ELMS, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla., following a brief illness. Gibson is best remembered for...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10150247/in-memoriam-bill-gibson-1952-2021