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SEARCHSales of vehicles to government agencies from nine manufacturers increased 58.3% to 17,832 units in March compared to a year ago, as sales of trucks and passenger cars spiked, according to Automotive Fleet data.
Photo of 2016 F-150 Limited courtesy of Ford.
Photo of 2016 F-150 Limited courtesy of Ford.
Sales of vehicles to government agencies from nine manufacturers increased 58.3% to 17,832 units in March compared to a year ago, as sales of trucks and passenger cars spiked, according to Automotive Fleet data.
Sales of trucks, vans, and SUVs increased 54% to 14,960 units from March of 2015, while sales of cars increased 80.7% to 2,872 vehicles.
Year-to-date, government fleet sales have increased 43.9% to 47,944 units compared to the first quarter of 2015. The truck category grew 42.4% to 38,748, while the car category increased 49.8% to 9,196 units.
Government fleet sales rose from both January and February monthly totals, which were both under 20,000.
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A new proclamation signed by President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles and key auto parts, citing national security concerns.
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Government fleet sales last month came in at 18,383 vehicles, falling 15.4% from 21,737 in February 2024.
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The municipality will deploy two W4 CC electric work trucks for trash and recycling can switch-outs, enhancing the efficiency of its waste management services.
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When vehicles become harder to acquire, fleet managers must balance keeping vehicles on the road longer while managing the escalating operating costs of older vehicles.
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The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Mack Defense a 12-month contract for the initial development of a new Medium Tactical Trucks (MTT) fleet.
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Government vehicle sales continue to rise into 2024 with both car and truck/SUV sales climbing between January and February of 2024, according to Bobit/Government Fleet sales data released March 2.
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Government Fleet asked the Big 3 how their operations have been in the weeks since the UAW strike ended, with new contracts ratified. Plus, automakers address concerns about vehicle delivery delays.
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Details on the contract, a look at upgrades and an improved up-armoring process in the next generation heavy-duty armored SUVs, and how the Department of State landed on GM Defense's product.
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For one municipal fleet, choosing purchasing over leasing was a smart, money-saving move.
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