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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffApril 22, 2021

Fleet Forward Conference Opens Call for Papers

The Fleet Forward Conference, the premier gathering for the fleet community to gain cutting-edge solutions on electrification, connectivity, sharing, and autonomous technology, is looking for speaker and seminar proposals.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Hertz Proposes Shareholder Recovery to Exit Bankruptcy

In a potentially rare outcome in a corporate bankruptcy, the revised plan if accepted will amount to a recovery of 60 to 70 cents a share for stockholders.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

U-Save Announces New VP of Business Development

Caleb Smith, former vice president of business development for GC Logistics, has been named as U-Save Car & Truck Rental’s new VP of business development.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Zipcar Expands Partnership with the City of Philadelphia

While other carsharing firms have exited Philadelphia, Zipcar is “doubling down” on its commitment to the city.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2021

Ridecell Launches Platform to Convert Vehicle Data into Automated Operations

Fleet IoT Automation is designed to drive efficiencies via pre-built digital workflows for logistics, leasing, rental, and shared mobility, as well as corporate and government motorpool fleets.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2021

Fleet Forward Conference Convenes Nov. 10-12 in San Jose

Taking place at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion and including a virtual component, the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference will gather the fleet community for cutting-edge solutions on electrification, connectivity, sharing, and autonomous technology.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2021

Longtime Auction Exec Joins EBlock as COO

John Brasher has worked for some well-known names in the industry.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2021

Knighthead, Certares Return with New Counteroffer for Hertz

The new bid values Hertz at $6.2 billion and would pay unsecured bondholders in full.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2021

Ford to Offer Hands-Free Driving on 2021 F-150, Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s BlueCruise system is an SAE Level 2 driver-assist technology similar to Tesla Autopilot. Yet unlike AutoPilot, Ford’s Hands-Free Mode does not require a driver’s hands to stay in contact with the steering wheel, unless prompted by vehicle alerts.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2021

Rental Car Prices Surge in High-Demand Tourist Areas

With travel booming in warm-weather destinations and a shortage of rental vehicles due to the pandemic, some travelers are facing rental prices of more than $300 a day – or up to $500 a day in certain high-demand areas.

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