Automotive Fleet

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted, multinational fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich.  In this episode, Mike speaks with Automotive Fleet European Fleet Editor, Ralph Morton, about the recent merger between Mitsubishi and Hitachi.   🌎 Today's topics include:   Global fleet...

The 72nd State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.   Today's topics include:  Ford and GM 3rd Quarter 2021 Earnings Reports show that semiconductor constraints remain dynamic and volatile.  Semiconductor OEM Marvell Technology says the possibility exists that the “pain...

This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with SmartWitness 🤝   Fleet Group Editor, Martin Romjue, sits down with Michael Bloom, Vice President of Products, SmartWitness, to discuss the ins and outs of video telematics.    Topics discussed:  Differences between telematics and video telematics.   AI and how it relates to video telematics.&nb...

This State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview is sponsored and produced in partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management. 🤝   State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight welcomes back the Assistant VP of Business Development for Enterprise Fleet Management, Dain Giesie. He speaks with Editor of Automotive Fleet, Mike Antich, about the upcoming 3G device sunset and what fleets should do to pr...

The Global Fleet Voices video series produced by Automotive Fleet puts a spotlight on key leaders in today’s fleet management industry.  This episode is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Geotab 🤝   This is Episode 1 of a four-part series featuring:  Hayley Barone, Global Road Safety Manager for Heineken  Mike Branch, Vice President of Data and Analytics for Geotab&...

In this Global Fleet News Roundup for the week of October 15, 2021, Mike Antich, Jordon Wiklund, Ralph Morton, and Cindy Brauer examine recent global fleet news.    News Covered:  The rise of car subscriptions in Europe.   Safety and security in Latin American fleets.  Addressing safety and security among fleets.  China's changes to climate policy.   🎥 Subscribe...

The 71st State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: 2022 model-year gives every indication it will be a continuation product availability constraints experienced in the 2021 model-year. Fuel costs are up double-digits, but total gallons purchased have declined....

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look on the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: Overview of universal trends found in global fleet management regardless of region. Identifying regional trends in LatAm, Australasia, and APAC countries. One benefit of global or regional fleet...

In this episode of Global Fleet Management Voices, Automotive Fleet Executive Editor, Mike Antich, speaks with European Fleet Editor for Automotive Fleet, Ralph Morton, about the goals and progress of fleet electrification in the UK.    Topics include:   Why there’s a rapid acceleration towards fleet electrification in the UK.  What the current infrastructure looks like and its...

This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with SmartWitness 🤝   Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with Michael Bloom, Vice President of Products, SmartWitness, to discuss the greater truth of video telematics, including scorecards, a positive message for drivers, as well as what to look for in a telematics provider.   Topics discussed:   Wha...

This Spotlight video is a special edition of the State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet that puts a spotlight on key leaders in today’s fleet industry who are interviewed by AF Editor Mike Antich.   Today's topics include:  Key milestones in the evolution of the fleet dealer segment from 1980 to the present.  Impact of the use of secondary dealer codes in the...

This episode is sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Management . The 70th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: 90% of 2021 fleet models ordered between March 1 to August 16, 2021, have yet to be delivered to a dealer. Latest warning that chip shor...

This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with Chevin 🤝 Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with Senior Vice President, Product and Marketing for Chevin, Will Wycks, to discuss using data to solve rightsizing, supply chain, and EV challenges. Topics discussed: How fleet managers can get control over their data. Using data to solve supply chain issues. Keys for...

This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with US Bank 🤝 Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with Senior Product Manager of US Bank, Michelle Erickson, to identify top trends in fleet payment solutions. Topics discussed: Connected vehicle commerce and payments. Payment solutions for inclement weather. Must-haves in a fleet payment solution. The new Voyager Mast...

The 69th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: The biggest impact of the COVID-19 is that it has created a business environment that lacks predictability, which has created a feeling of industry-wide certainty. The 2022 order banks for all OE...

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: · Global overview of the NOV Inc. fleet (formerly known as National Oilwell Varco) by regions of operation and regional fleet sizes. · Best practices in identifying upfit solutions by global reg...

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor, Mike Antich.   Today's topics include: - National Grid Fleet Manager Lorna McAtear explains “Fleet Net Zero Strategy for 2030.” - Fleet policy evolution from “Right Vehicle, Right Job” to “Right Fuel Type, Right...

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.    Today's topics include:   - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints operates a global fleet of 17,000 vehicles in 208 countries around the world.   - Advice on how to manage the process o...

The Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.   Today's topics include: The value of continuous education for managers who have the responsibility of managing a multinational fleet with operations in different global regions.    How to effectively m...

The Spotlight on the State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet interviews Alex Yurchenko, senior VP, data sciences for Black on the state of the wholesale used-vehicle market. Today's topics include: Resale prices peaked at end of June 2021 and have started to soften due to a softening in consumer demand caused by the higher used-vehicle prices. Despite softening of resale val...

In this 24th State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview, Automotive Fleet Editor, Mike Antich, speaks with Senior Advisor, National Service Department, Enterprise Fleet Management, about what the current landscape of fleet maintenance looks like in 2021 and beyond.    Today’s topics include: - What fleet maintenance looks like today - How to avoid long maintenance intervals and vehi...

The 68th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. Today's topics include: The most prominent parts shortage involves microchips, but there is a wide cross-section of automotive parts that are in short supply that varies by make and model of vehicle and type of part. It now takes 15-...

The 67th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.   Today's topics include: - Fleets around the country are reporting an increase in thefts of catalytic converters.   - Thieves are targeting high-clearance vehicles and hybrids.   - Higher prices for precious metals us...

The 66th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.   Today's topics include: - Asset acquisition prices are trending upward and fleet incentive dollars are trending downward. - Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high. - Higher commodity prices putting upward pressure on replace...

This State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview is sponsored and produced in partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management . 🤝 In this 23rd State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview, Automotive Fleet Editor, Mike Antich, speaks with Jonathan Schott, Vehicle Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Fleet Management. They discuss the importance of relationships in the fleet industry, how to levera...