Paul Clinton covered an array of fleet and automotive topics for Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, Mobile Electronics, Police Magazine, and other Bobit Business Media publications.
CalAmp has acquired Synovia Solutions from a private investment firm for $50 million as the Irvine, Calif.-based telematics hardware provider continues to expand into subscription services.
March sales to commercial fleets increased 11.1%, while sales to government agencies increased 7.3%. Sales into daily rental increased 5.3%.
The new Duramax 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will deliver an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. It will also be available with the GMC Sierra 1500.
An array of new and updated solutions in 2019 will help fleet managers reduce risky driver behavior like never before.
Lytx has relaunched its video telematics-based solutions into four offerings that help provide visibility, safety, and efficiency to the fleets who use them, according to the company.
Ford's Transit full-size van will enter the 2020 model-year with a heavy refresh that adds an available all-wheel-drive system, two new engine choices, and a 10-speed automatic transmission to improve fuel efficiency.
GMC's 2019 Sierra 1500 adds an array of new features to differentiate itself from the Chevrolet Silverado, including the innovative MultiPro tailgate.
Geotab's plug-in, connected telematics device has received validation under a federal cryptography standard that requires it to meet four levels of security to protect the transfer of data from the vehicle module, the telematics provider announced.
With its new Durango Pursuit, Dodge offers law enforcement customers a muscular patrol SUV that may serve well as a K-9 unit.
Ram's Truck's 2019 Heavy Duty pickups will retail for at least $35,090, including a $1,695 delivery fee, for the Ram 2500 regular cab Tradesman with the long wheelbase.
New work trucks from Ram, Ford, and Chevrolet land at the nation's largest, and oldest, auto show.
The 2019 Ram chassis cab trucks will arrive as heavily updated models that provide significant boosts in capability, technology, and comfort features for the commercial users who purchase them.
Toyota's 2020 Tacoma will add plenty of technology upgrades even on its base model that has been popular with pest control fleets, landscapers, and tradesmen as part of a facelift for the leading midsize pickup.
The 2019 Ram 1500 will add a MultiFunction tailgate that improves the utility and cargo management capability of the 1/2-ton pickup, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' commercial vehicle unit has announced.
In January, sales to commercial fleets fell 1.9%, while sales to daily rental increased 16.1%. Sales to government agencies increased 5.7%.
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