Categories: Operations, Vehicle Research

Dave Spence, past director of commercial and specialty vehicles at General Motors, passed away on Oct. 26, 2020.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10130665/in-memoriam-spence-of-general-motors

Categories: Equipment, Products, Vehicle Research

The new 2.0L four-cylinder diesel engine produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10119957/mercedes-benz-vans-introduces-4-cylinder-diesel-cargo-sprinter-for-the-u-s-marke

Categories: Equipment, Products, Vehicle Research

The new Parcel Delivery Package includes a number of design refinements standard for the 2021 Transit that provide improved access to the cargo compartment.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10127912/2021-ford-transit-gets-parcel-delivery-recreation-packages

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet Acquisition, Global Fleet, Mobility, Products, Vehicle Research

Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, will “embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving, and shared...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10134922/stellantis-worlds-4th-largest-automaker-launches-today

Categories: Vehicle Research

To ensure consideration for production, orders must be placed in the FCA order systems by the scheduled December date.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10132638/fca-announces-2021-ram-promaster-order-cut-off-date

Categories: Vehicle Research

Toyota will offer fleet incentives to corporations, fleet management companies, and other commercial purchasers on 21 of its 2021 models.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/359956/toyota-announces-2021-my-fleet-incentives

Categories: Safety, Safety & Risk Management, Vehicle Research

FCA US, LLC, is recalling approximately 37,580 model-year 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an accessory bed step.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/356635/ram-2500-3500-recalled-for-potential-bed-step-failure

Categories: Vehicle Research

Pricing for the 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV starts at $32,295 and is available in four trim levels: base, premium, limited and touring.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10120012/subarus-2021-ascent-starts-at-32-295

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Vehicle Research

General Motors has revealed a new electric delivery vehicle that will feature an estimated 250 miles of range following the announcement of its BrightDrop...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10134542/gm-unveils-new-electric-delivery-van-ev-business-unit

Categories: Fleet Acquisition, Safety & Risk Management, Vehicle Research

Total fleet sales for the month — which is comprised of commercial, rental, and government sales — came in at 101,159, which represented a 51% drop from the...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/10125418/commercial-fleet-sales-fall-16-8-in-august