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Under the hood of the 2025 Taos is an updated version of the 1.5L EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder TSI engine. Volkswagen of America Inc. announced a spread of updates for the 2025 Taos that deliver an updated look, upgraded technology, and more power.Recent wheel designs join the revised exterior, while upgraded in-car tech and powertrain refinements are featured in the most recent model 12 months compact SUV. Under the hood of the 2025 Taos is an updated version of the 1.5L EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder TSI engine. Hardware changes include:Revised piston rings and fuel injectorsModified turbo housingLarger intercoolerRecent gasoline particulate filterThese changes raise…

Ted Cannis, who has led Ford Pro since its formation in 2021 and helped construct it right into a high-growth, customer-focused business, has elected to retire after 35 years with Ford.Photo: Ford Pro / Automotive Fleet Ford Motor Company announced that Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro and Ford Customer Service Division, has elected to retire after an achieved 35-year profession with the corporate at the top of September 2024. Cannis began his profession in finance in 1989 and went on to serve in leadership positions in Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey, and Russia. From 2017 to 2020, he served as global director…

Automotive Fleet’s personal-use survey asks about personal use of company vehicles, charges for private use, how charges have modified in comparison with 2023, and more. How does your business fleet handle personal-use charges and policies? Are you undercharging for private use?Every year, Automotive Fleet conducts its annual personal-use survey, tracking the answers to those questions and more. Fleets can then use the compiled data as a benchmark against their operations.Click here to access our secure questionnaire. It only takes just a few minutes to finish and asks about personal use of company vehicles, charges for private use, how charges have modified…

The 2024 East Coast Fleet Forward Tour stop will happen at Delta Hotels Somerset on Sept. 10. The West Coast stop convened within the Port of Los Angeles, CA, on June 12. Fleet Forward: the Tour will convene a one-day event on Sept. 10 on the Delta Hotels Somerset, Latest Jersey, addressing infrastructure insights, solutions for fleet compliance, regulations, and more.Held at the side of NAFA-the Fleet Management Association, the Sept. 10 tour stop agenda includes seminars, tabletop exhibits, networking, lunch, and a vehicle ride and drive.  Along with Latest Jersey fleets, national organizations with a portion of their fleet in Latest…

These further enhancements to Nissan’s SUV follow a visual refresh for Rogue and the addition of Google built-in for the 2024 model 12 months. The 2025 Nissan Rogue is supplied for much more terrain with the introduction of ProPILOT Assist 2.1 driver assistance technology, safety upgrades, and a brand new Rock Creek edition.These further enhancements to Nissan’s SUV follow a visual refresh for Rogue and the addition of Google built-in for the 2024 model 12 months.All Rogue grades feature a regular 1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine, which constantly adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power or efficiency depending on driver demand.The engine is…

Every Kicks includes standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 for added driver reassurance. Available ProPILOT Assist combines steering assistance with Intelligent Cruise Control to assist drivers stay centered inside their lane.  The 2025 Nissan Kicks, with latest features in and out, is now available to order. Nissan virtually debuted the redesigned Kicks with an an interactive experience in Brooklyn, Latest York, on the opening rounds of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center in March.Pricing for the 2025 Kicks starts at $21,830, lower than a $500 increase over the previous generation model.Advanced Tech and More PowerThe addition of accessible Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, a primary for Kicks, gives retail…

Fleet operators can remotely monitor and manage their fueling devices from any location using a PC, tablet, or mobile device.Photo: Dover Fueling Solutions Dover Fueling Solutions, recently launched its PetroVend Synergy Fuel Site Controller, or PetroVend Synergy FSC. The singular platform is aimed toward supporting business fleet operations with onsite fueling.Consolidating to a Streamlined SystemPetroVend Synergy FSC consolidates multiple functionalities, including advanced Proprietary Card File (PCF) capabilities, right into a streamlined package.By integrating previously separate systems into one comprehensive solution, PetroVend Synergy FSC can simplify operations and reduce points of failure, resulting in cost savings for fleet customers.Fleet operators can now remotely monitor and manage their fueling devices from any location using a PC,…

Based on Toyota, machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced. Within the involved vehicles, this may result in potential engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start and/or a lack of motive power.  Toyota could replace the engines on roughly 102,000 Toyota and Lexus-branded vehicles previously recalled because of a possible lack of motive power.The recall, which Automotive Fleet first reported on in June 2024, involves certain model 12 months 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX (conventional gas model only) SUVs.When the recall was first announced, Toyota didn’t have a treatment in…

Hyundai announced its changes for the 2025 model 12 months.The 2025 Tucson, Ioniq 5, and Santa Cruz all received product enhancements. The remainder of the lineup includes two all-new models, while the bulk carry over or include refreshes for 2025. Under the hood, the Ioniq 5 N features an electrical powertrain, and dual motor all-wheel drive with N Grin Boost. Other high-performance features include e-Shift, Launch Control, Regenerative Brake Maximization, and more. Ioniq 5 N & Ioniq 3-Row SUV DebutThe brand new Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle debuts for 2025, combining the IONIQ 5 model’s Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N motorsport technology. The…

Rivian’s in-market zonal hardware design and technology platform are expected to function the inspiration for future SDV development, which will likely be applied to each firms’ vehicles.Photo: Rivian Newsroom/Volkswagen Newsroom/AF Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group are joining forces. The 2 automakers announced their intention to form an equally controlled and owned three way partnership to create software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms for the businesses’ future electric vehicles. An SDV is any vehicle that permits recent features and manages operations primarily through software.The partnership, anticipated to speed up software development for Rivian and Volkswagen, is predicted to permit each firms to mix their…