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Volvo’s 2026 lineup brings latest tech, refreshed design, and latest wheel options. Volvo Automotive USA announced the small print for its 2026 hybrid lineup.Every 2026 model 12 months Volvo automobile will come equipped with Volvo Automotive UX, a brand new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. Volvo Automotive UX allows drivers to deal with navigating the roads while maintaining access to what they need, after they need it. Later in 2025, Volvo will deliver this technology to vehicles with Google in-built. That signifies that 2.5 million customers across the globe will get an upgrade to their vehicles built…

Major vehicle market segments were mainly higher for seasonally adjusted prices 12 months over 12 months in May, aside from the compact automotive segment, which remained unchanged.  Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mixture, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in May in comparison with April, in keeping with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI).The index declined to 205.2, representing a 4% increase from the identical time last 12 months and a 1.4% decline from April levels. The seasonal adjustment barely lowered the month’s decline. Nonseasonal adjusted values fell greater than usual following the strong increase in April related to…

The Wialon–Fleetio integration connects vehicle data with maintenance workflows, making insights actionable.  Wialon, a fleet management software, has announced its integration with Fleetio, expanding support capabilities to mutual customers.Wialon, developed by Gurtam, a European software developer, enables fleet digitalization to assist corporations digitalize and streamline fleet operations. Wialon works with greater than 2,700 partner corporations in over 160 countries to support hundreds of business fleets across industries in real-time tracking, fuel management, driver behavior monitoring, and more. Wialon connects over 4 million vehicles, from HGVs and LCVs to public transportation and machinery, and processes greater than 5 billion data points each day.Aliaksandr…

In the beginning of May, the new-vehicle days’ supply was 66, down 16 days from last 12 months and 6 days from last month. Whilst the whipsaw of adjusting tariff policy dominated the headlines, the dynamics of the April new-vehicle market unfolded as expected. Recent-vehicle sales saw momentum from late March and into April, before petering out. Recent-vehicle inventory declined further, by 7.4% from March, in response to the Cox Automotive evaluation of vAuto Live Market View data released May 16.May opened with a complete supply of recent vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. at 2.49 million units, down 7.4% from…

“We owe this milestone to the numerous equipment manufacturers, end users, distributors, and dealers who’ve placed their trust in our engines, 12 months after 12 months,” Masaaki Sugino, executive vp of Isuzu Motors America, LLC, said.Photo: Isuzu / Automotive Fleet For 50 years, Isuzu industrial engines have powered productivity and industrial fleets across america with diesel engines known throughout the off-road equipment marketplace for their status of reliability, durability, and long-term value.Since 1975, Isuzu Diesel has remained a trusted name in powering various industrial applications — serving construction, agriculture, utility, and rental fleets with engine solutions. In a market that…

Mobilisights is the exclusive source for embedded telematics data from Stellantis brands, harnessing insights from tens of millions of vehicles. Mobilisights, Stellantis’ Data as a Service business unit, is expanding its customer base with a brand new agreement that gives Zubie with seamless access to data from Stellantis’ connected vehicles operating in the US, allowing Zubie customers to optimize fleet and automotive rental operations with actionable insights.This agreement takes Mobilisights one step closer to its vision and mission of revolutionizing the experiences of consumers and businesses with the facility of automotive data. Mobilisights is the exclusive source for embedded telematics data…

Staffing shortages likely contribute to drivers’ challenges, resulting in heavier workloads and heightened safety concerns, as 4 in 10 drivers say their company is struggling to rent or retain qualified drivers.Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels As more employees return to the office and traffic volumes rise across the U.S., today’s company drivers face increasingly hazardous roadways.Latest research from Nationwide shows that almost all company drivers routinely dodge distracted motorists on their work routes. Still, many also confess to dangerous behaviors themselves behind the wheel that may lead to dangerous and dear accidents.Still, that self-awareness doesn’t quiet their fears. About 70% of company drivers say…

March days’ supply of auto inventory ranked by auto brand. Because the automotive industry navigates the results of recent tariffs, the availability of recent vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has fallen, based on the Cox Automotive evaluation of vAuto Live Market View data released on April 10. Recent-vehicle inventory levels in the beginning of April decreased from March and were lower than in early April 2024. Recent vehicle sales surged in March, driven by strong seasonal trends and the urgency created by the import tariff announcement.As April opened, the entire supply of recent vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S.…

The independent accounting firm LSWG of Frederick, Maryland, conducted the 2024 NAAA Auction Industry Survey for the National Auto Auction Association.Photo: NAAA / Automotive Fleet National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) member auctions reported nearly 7.6 million vehicles sold in 2024, representing the best sales volume for the industry since 2020.Greater than 12 million vehicles were offered on the market at NAAA member auctions, leading to a 61.3% conversion rate. That percentage was an improvement over 2023 and was the second-highest conversion rate ever reported. The typical wholesale price of units sold was $13,921, down 5% from 2023. Although vehicle prices…

Over the past yr, Hyundai has gained essentially the most days’ supply, up 38 days yearly, while Jeep and Ram have dropped essentially the most, down 54 and 56 days, respectively. With a warmer sales pace in February, new-vehicle days’ supply dropped to 89 days, a ten% decrease in comparison with the beginning of February, in keeping with vAuto Live Market View data released March 13. While concerns about future price increases could also be driving more customers to the showroom, uncertainties in policy changes are creating challenges for automakers as they await further information. Over the past yr, Hyundai has…