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The plaintiffs contend that CARB’s mandates would force fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers to adopt costly zero-emission technologies, leaving ICE and alt-fuel vehicles obsolete. NTEA–The Work Truck Association and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) have jointly filed a lawsuit within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, difficult the California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. These regulations mandate the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) across a wide selection of fleet vehicles, including heavy-duty tractors, work trucks, and package delivery vehicles. The lawsuit seeks immediate declaratory and injunctive relief to halt the implementation…
The refreshed 2025 Nissan Frontier will reach Nissan dealerships later this summer. Pricing will probably be announced closer to the on-sale date. The 2025 Nissan Frontier incorporates a recent design, enhanced utility, and updated technology. Noticeable changes will be seen with the 6 ft. bed for all trims, an increased maximum tow rating, and a bigger available infotainment system.The refreshed 2025 Nissan Frontier will reach Nissan dealerships later this summer. Pricing and range will probably be announced closer to the on-sale date. The brand new MY Frontier comes with a bigger infotainment system, with SV grades and better featuring a 12.3-in. touchscreen system.…
Total AuctionNet sales through the primary seven months of the yr reached 3.97 million units, a ten% improvement over 2023’s YTD total, while sales of units as much as 5-years-old rose 9.1% to 1.55 million units (comprising 39% of total sales). Total AuctionNet wholesale auction sales grew appreciably on an absolute basis in July, reaching 561,653 units, a rise of greater than 24% in comparison with July 2023, AuctionNet reported Aug. 8.There have been two more selling days last month than July 2023, but sales were up a stout 13% even after adjusting for selling days.Amongst key indicators:Auction sales of…
The 2025 Jeep Compass (Trailhawk trim pictured) offers 80 safety and security features, five trims, minor detail refreshes, and updates to integrated technology. The 2025 Jeep Compass delivers 4×4 performance standard across the lineup, prioritizing comfort and functionality throughout development. The brand new MY Compass will see driver assistance updates, including an available semi-autonomous driving system, parallel and perpendicular park assist, Traffic Sign Recognition systems, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system. Using these drive assistance technologies may benefit business fleets by stopping collisions and increasing awareness of the environment surrounding the motive force’s vehicle. Trims include Sport, Latitude, Latitude LUX, Limited, and…
The expected death rate for the initial quarter of 2024 dropped to 1.13 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its first projections for traffic fatalities in 2024, estimating that 8,650 people died in traffic crashes in the primary three months of the yr. The present estimate represents a decrease of about 3.2% in comparison with 8,935 estimated fatalities in the course of the same period in 2023. The primary quarter preliminary data marks the eighth consecutive quarterly decline in traffic fatalities, a trend that began within the second quarter of 2022.…
“Giving with Merchants” lasted for 2 weeks, spanning Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday.Photo: Automotive Fleet Merchants Fleet recently announced the successful completion of its inaugural “Give With Merchants” program.During a two-week giving period, which spanned Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday, Merchants Fleet gifted each of its employees $150 to donate to a charity of their alternative. This approach led to the corporate donating $100,000 to 64 diverse charities starting from local organizations to international nonprofits.”The Give With Merchants program is a testament to Merchants’ unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact locally,” said Ted Lague, director of ESG at Merchants Fleet. “In an era where corporate philanthropy has…
LEDs allow engineers to design a precise low-beam headlight pattern that each illuminates the road and reduces glare.Photo: Nissan Nissan announced it’s enhancing headlight technology as a part of its mission to guard people and help drivers avoid dangerous situations.The corporate cited that greater than 90% of accidents are brought on by human error, saying increased illumination of LED (light-emitting diode) headlights allows drivers to see more clearly ahead but could cause additional glare for drivers within the oncoming lane.Brad Chisholm, an engineer on the outside Lights, Mirrors, and Wipers team at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Mich., discussed the advancements in LED technology.”You need…
