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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…

Test drive events offer a possibility for fleet professionals to get an idea of what vehicles are right for his or her fleets by taking them for a spin.On June 12, industrial and public sector fleet decision-makers will meet on the Port of Los Angles for Fleet Forward: The Tour, for a day of educational sessions, networking, and a probability to participate within the ride & drive and technology experience.Vehicles scheduled to seem within the lineup include:BrightDrop Zevo 600Chevrolet Silverado EVFord E-TransitJeep Grand Cherokee 4xeJeep Wrangler 4xeLucid Motors Air TouringMercedes-Benz EQB SUV (2)Mullen 1 cargo vanMullen 3 with combo/service body upfitPolestar…

This Fleet Forward: the Tour roundtable discussion provides insights for elevating fleet management practices. Enthusiastic about keeping your fleets productive and protected while balancing initiatives to enhance sustainability and efficiency? Join this Fleet Forward: the Tour roundtable discussion to learn from seasoned fleet professionals on elevating your fleet management practices.With a deal with California — and in a national context — the panel will dig into how they’re balancing sustainability initiatives and regulatory and compliance challenges with the general goal of keeping their fleets efficient, productive, and protected.  During this seminar, experts may help attendees with questions, resembling: How do…

The Camry Hybrid LE won the Mid-Size segment for the third consecutive 12 months, totaling the tenth overall win within the segment for the Camry.Photo: Toyota The nineteenth annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards are out — and once more, Ford and Toyota garnered essentially the most awards for 2024-model 12 months vehicles. Ford earned eight awards, double the quantity of another brand.Ford Sweeps Truck SegmentsFord swept all 4 segments within the Truck category:  Small pickup: Ford Maverick XL Supercrew FWDFull-size ½-ton pickup: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Supercrew 4WDFull-size 3/4-ton pickup: Ford F-250 XL Reg Cab 2WDFull-size 1-ton…

CAR 2024 Attendees Define Remarketing Event – Remarketing – Automotive Fleet View Photo Gallery After almost 30 years in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Conference of Automotive Remarketing made the daring move this yr to depart Las Vegas and head to the equally sunny climes of Phoenix, where the legacy remarketing event was held on the Hilton Phoenix on the Peak on March 26-28. Drawing tons of of attendees, vendors, and speakers, CAR proved it could take the show anywhere and attract the attendees who make it successful. Try among the who’s who of remarketing professionals. Create your free Bobit Connect…

“Some drivers may feel that partial automation makes long drives easier, but there may be little evidence it makes driving safer,” IIHS President David Harkey said.Photo: IIHS The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is introducing a brand new rankings program to encourage automakers to include more robust safeguards into their partial driving automation systems. Out of the primary 14 systems tested, just one earns a suitable rating. Two are rated marginal, and 11 are rated poor. “We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said. “Most of them…

Public charger availability not only stays the least satisfying aspect of owning a BEV, but additionally that the experience has change into notably worse, particularly amongst non-Tesla owners.Photo: J.D. Power/Canva/Automotive Fleet Despite the difference in how battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles are powered, what vehicle owners search for within the two stays the identical.Quality and price of ownership have emerged as the highest aspects influencing satisfaction amongst EV owners, in response to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study.One other key finding within the study reveals that public charger availability not only stays the least satisfying…