Automotive Fleet - Maintenance News

Chrysler Fleet Offers 'No Charge' Ship-Thru Transportation for 2009 Qualified Fleet Orders

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:48:05 PST

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Fleet has announced big savings with Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep "no-charge" ship-thru charges to upfitters for 2009-model-year qualified fleet orders.

Subaru Offering Free Vehicle Diagnostic Inspections in October

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:29:53 PST

CHERRY HILL, NJ – To celebrate the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, participating Subaru dealers are offering free vehicle diagnostic inspections to Subaru owners in October.

PHH Arval Introduces Open Network Maintenance Program for Unique Maintenance Needs

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:27:58 PST

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has designed an alternative for companies with unique needs that may not fit into a traditionally managed maintenance program.

Collision on Wheels Takes New Approach to Collision Repair

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:23:08 PST

WARREN, MI – Collision on Wheels' mobile approach is designed to reduce downtime from the collision process and keep fleets at full capacity.

Ford EcoBoost Engines Cruise 1 Million Miles in Testing, Delivering Fuel Economy, Performance

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:01:27 PST

DEARBORN, MI – Ford's 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engines is proving reliable V-8 power with V-6 fuel economy.

Chrysler Completes Program to Eliminate Use of Lead Wheel Weights, Meets EPA Compliance 3 Years Early

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:16:53 PST

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler LLC has completed its program to eliminate the use of lead wheel weights from its vehicles, switching to more eco-friendly substitutes in its products sold worldwide.

Bridgestone Americas Commits to National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:04:31 PST

DETROIT – Firestone Complete Auto Care and Firestone Racing recently reiterated their commitment to improving the environment through eliminating the use of lead wheel weights.

Goodyear to Close 92 Company Stores

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:28:04 PST

AKRON, OH – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will close 92 company-owned stores to improve profitability of its U.S. retail operations.

First Alarm Adds CarChip Pro to Fleet

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:24:50 PST

APTOS, CA – First Alarm, a U.S. security company, has added CarChip Pro to its fleet operation, saving it nearly a million dollars in insurance costs, the company said.

Ford Fuel Cell Fleet Exceeds Performance Expectations; Test Program Extended

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:40:48 PST

DEARBORN, MI – Ford's 30-unit fuel cell fleet has exceeded expectations of the it hydrogen research engineers and earned accolades for durability, reliability, and capability.

Hankook Announces Tire Price Increases

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:54:58 PST

WAYNE, NJ – Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 10 percent on its full line of passenger, light truck, and medium-duty truck tires.

Goodyear Will Hike Consumer, Commercial Prices

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:12:00 PST

AKRON, OH – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will raise prices on its consumer and commercial tires up to 10 percent, effective Sept. 1.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Joins the Pack with Price Increase

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:07:51 PST

FRANKLIN, KY – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will increase pricing on its consumer and commercial tires up to 10 percent effective October 1.

McClellan and Copeland Named to Goodyear North American Leadership Positions

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:45:46 PST

AKRON, OHIO – Stephen McClellan and Joe Copeland have been named to new leadership assignments within Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's North American tire business.

Jiffy Lube Card-Based Solution Allows Fleet Managers to Track Fleet Spending and Maintenance

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:43:01 PST

HOUSTON – The new Jiffy Lube Fleet Card allows fleet managers to access monthly reports through a secure online Web site, where they can also monitor purchases in real-time and ensure policies are enforced.

GE Fleet Services' Maintenance Team Members Earn Top Automotive & Fleet Industry Recognition

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:17:18 PST

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services announce that two members of its Maintenance & Safety Solutions team have received top automotive and fleet industry recognitions.

Strange but True Fleet Stories

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:50:30 PST

TORRANCE, CA – Automotive Fleet is bringing back an old favorite – an anecdotal look at fleet management and driving a company vehicle: Strange but True Fleet Stories.

Bridgestone Ships 10 Million Run-Flat Tires

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:43:25 PST

CHICAGO – Bridgestone Corp. has shipped its 10 millionth run-flat tire. The company has shipped five million run-flats since August 2006.

New Survey Shows Vehicle Health of Equal Importance as Personal Health

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:50:09 PST

HOUSTON – A recent poll revealed that Americans place nearly equal importance on vehicle health and personal health.

Goodyear Named One of America's Most Respected Companies

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:56:10 PST

AKRON, OH – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been recognized as one of America's most respected companies by the Reputation Institute (RI) and Forbes magazine.

Xerox Selects PowerKeyPLUS for Wireless Industrial Fleet Management

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:20:24 PST

NORWALK, CT – Xerox will delpoy I.D. Systems' PowerKeyPLUS for Wireless Industrial Fleet Management on a fleet of forklifts at a Xerox distribution center in Ohio.

Retreads Are Greener than New Tires; Retreading Produces 30 Percent Less CO2

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:29:59 PST

PACIFIC GROVE, CA – An independent analysis found that manufacturing and distributing a retreaded tire produces significantly less carbon emissions than that required to produce a new tire.

Kumho to Be OE on Ford Focus

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:16:39 PST

DEARBORN, MI – Kumho officials announced that Ford Motor Co. has picked Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. to supply original equipment (OE) tires for the majority of its 2009 Ford Focus models.

Michelin Increases its Stake in Hankook

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:14:19 PST

GREENVILLE, SC -- Groupe Michelin has boosted its equity investment in Hankook Tire Co. to nearly 10 percent, up from 8.9 percent.

Michelin Will Raise Replacement and Commercial Tire Prices

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:49:09 PST

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America Inc. will raise prices on its Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, private, and associate brand passenger and light-truck replacement tires up to 12 percent, effective Sept. 1.

SmartFleet GPS Fleet Management Selected by Arnett and Burgess

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:39:23 PST

EDMONTON, AB – SmartFleet will provide Arnett and Burgess with online tools to managing its employees' safety and its equipment's productivity.

Bahamas Telecommunications Company Gains Real-Time Visibility to Fleet Running Costs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:19:49 PST

FITCHBURG, MA – Chevin Fleet Solutions continues to expand its telecommunications client base with the most recent addition of Bahamas Telecommunications Company.

Firestone Complete Fleet Care Goes Green

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:34:06 PST

ST. LOUIS – Firestone Complete Fleet Care recently hosted an informational symposium in St. Louis, Mo., that discussed how the automotive industry is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact.

Wheels Now Has Total of Four World Class MAP Technicians on Staff

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:41:02 PST

DES PLAINES, IL – Wheels, Inc. has announced that Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) technicians Hajek and Hart have been recognized as World Class technicians by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Schrader Offers Fleets TPMS Retrofit Kits to Help Save Gas

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:10:23 PST

ALTAVISTA, VA – Schrader Bridgeport International, Inc.offers TPMS Retrofit Kits that can be used on most passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and SUVs.

Yokohama Will Adjust Consumer Tire Prices Up to Six Percent

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:22:53 PST

FULLERTON, CA – Continued record increases in the costs of raw materials and energy are forcing Yokohama Tire Corp. to adjust prices on its consumer tires up to six percent, effective July 1.

Goodyear Announces Commercial Tire Price Hikes

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:20:19 PST

AKRON, OH – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on some of its commercial tires up to nine percent, effective July 1, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.

Calif. EPA, GM Educate Drivers on 3K Oil Change Myth

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:28:29 PST

AUBURN HILLS, MI AND SACRAMENTO, CA - In an attempt to reduce oil consumption, and thus environmental impact, the campaign encourages drivers to follow their vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations on oil changes.

Yokohama Will Adjust Consumer Tire Prices Up to Six Percent

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:11:08 PST

FULLERTON, CA - Due to continued record increases in the costs of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corp. will adjust prices on its consumer tires by up to six percent, effective Jul. 1.

Goodyear Announces Commercial Tire Price Hikes

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:03:58 PST

AKRON, OHIO – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on some of its commercial tires up to nine percent, effective Jul. 1.

EMKAY Announces I-CAR Platinum Accident Certification

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:51 PST

ITASCA, IL – EMKAY, Inc., a nationwide full-service fleet leasing and management company, announced earning I-CAR Platinum certification for the second year running.

Bridgestone and Toyo Buy Into Each Other as Part of a Formal Alliance

Fri, 23 May 2008 08:45:30 PST

NASHVILLE, TN & TOKYO – Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. will issue 20 million shares of new ordinary stock and allocate it to Bridgestone, while Bridgestone will allocate 3.9 million shares of its treasury stocks to Toyo.

Goodyear Will Hike Prices Next Month

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:53:04 PST

AKRON, OH – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on all of its consumer tires up to eight percent, effective on or after June 1.

Continental Tire North America Will Raise Prices in U.S. and Canada

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:48:19 PST

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Continental Tire North America Inc. will raise prices on several tires sold in the U.S. and Canada up to nine percent.

Cooper to Raise Prices Again July 1

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:13:54 PST

FINDLAY, OHIO -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will have another price increase in North America effective July 1 of up to eight percent, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.

Federal Tire Announces Second Price Hike

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:03:57 PST

TAIWAN -- Federal Tire Corp. will implement a price adjustment on Federal and Hero brand tires prior to August 2008, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.

Industry Braces for More Tire Price Increases

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:28:33 PST

AKRON, OH – No fewer than 10 tiremakers recently have raised or will raise their tire prices as a result of escalating raw material, energy, and transportation costs, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine.

Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Increase Fuel Efficiency

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:09:48 PST

PHILADELPHIA – Recognizing that underinflated tires are a leading cause of dangerous tire blowouts, the Pep Boys have once again partnered with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote consumer tire safety education during this week's National Tire Safety Week Apr. 20-26.

Ford Extends Service Part Warranty Coverage on Gas Engines and Transmissions

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:44:13 PST

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has improved its Service Part Limited Warranty coverage on both new and remanufactured gas engine and transmission assemblies, increasing the terms from three years/75,000 miles to three years/100,000 miles, effective Apr. 1.

West Coast Bakery Expands Maintenance Management Software Use

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:16:34 PST

BURLINGTON, NJ – Franz Family Bakeries of Portland, Ore., has expanded its use of Arsenault's Dossier maintenance management software from one to all four of its commercial baking plants, according to Arsenault Associates.

Collective Data Posts Record Sales for First Quarter

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:47:37 PST

NORTH LIBERTY, IA – Collective Data, Inc., a provider of fleet information and maintenance management software systems, had record first quarter sales for the period ending Mar. 31, 2008.

Campbell County New Fleet Policy in Question

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:29:42 PST

GILLETTE, WY – Following in the footsteps of the City of Gillette and the Campbell County Fire Department, the Campbell County Commission has started a fleet management policy to replace old vehicles.

Lubrizol’s GF-5 Web Site Features Up-to-Date Info

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:26:05 PST

CLEVELAND – The Lubrizol Corporation has unveiled its GF-5 Web site, www.GF-5.com. The site provides automotive OEMs, oil marketers, the additive industry, government regulators, oil-related retailers, independent lubricant manufacturers, and consumers with a go-to resource for complete information.

Agile FleetCommander to Manage Fleet

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:56:53 PST

CAMPBELL, CA – California Water Service Company is one of the latest fleets to start using Agile FleetCommander fleet and motor pool management software.

Goodyear Signs Contract

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:03:06 PST

AKRON, OHIO – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a three-year contract to supply tires and business solutions to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Emkay Adds 2500 Dealers to Preferred Maintenance Network

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:25:43 PST

ITASCA, IL – EMKAY, Inc. has expanded their partnership with Chrysler Corporate by adding 2500 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealerships to their maintenance program.

Dossier Software Users Group 20th Annual Meeting

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:37:08 PST

BURLINGTON, N.J. – The Dossier User Group will hold its annual meeting on Apr. 30 and May 1 at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The Dossier Users Group is an independent organization of fleet professionals whose common interest is their use of Dossier maintenance management software from Arsenault Associates.

GE Fleet Services Awards ASE

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:35:36 PST

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services has been awarded the Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the ninth year.

Safelite AutoGlass Enters Into Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:48:02 PST

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Safelite AutoGlass has entered into a three-year agreement with the NASCAR Performance Network to become the exclusive provider of auto glass replacement and repair.

Web Site Assesses University’s Computerized Maintenance Systems

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:08:34 PST

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Nobreakdowns.com was engaged by New Jersey City University (NJCU) to perform an assessment of the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) utilized by the various internal departments of NJCU.

Toyo to Raise Tire Prices March 1

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:15:24 PST

CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will increase its consumer and commercial tire prices up to 6 percent on March 1.

Ford Pickups, Vans to Feature In-Dash Computers

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:40:01 PST

CHICAGO --- Ford is further expanding its "smart" features for truck customers, announcing a collection of technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans that will help make business owners more productive and successful.

Founder of Maaco and Aamco Dies

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:31:06 PST

HORSHAM, PA - Anthony A. Martino, founder, chairman and CEO of Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, passed away on Sunday.

Technicians Win Glass Installation Competition

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:21:43 PST

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Curtis Hooper, a Safelite AutoGlass technician from Fernandina Beach, Fla., won the national auto glass installation competition.

Emkay Launches Industry First Maintenance History Available to Auctions and Wholesale Dealers Through Internet Site

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:44:02 PST

ITASCA, IL – EMKAY, Inc. announced the launch of the Fleet Industry's first online tool for auctions/wholesale dealers to view web-based vehicle maintenance history.

Emkay Launches Industry-First Maintenance History Available to Auctions and Wholesale Dealers through Internet Site

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:55:41 PST

ITASCA, IL – EMKAY, Inc., a nationwide full-service fleet leasing and management company, has launched an online tool for auctions/wholesale dealers to view Web-based vehicle maintenance history.

Air Chex Verifies Proper Tire Pressure

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:29:59 PST

GUILFORD, CT – Air Chex offers an easy, inexpensive way to verify the proper tire pressure without having to dig around to try to find the inner dual tire valve stem.

AAMCO Unveils Eco-Green Initiative to Promote

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:01:10 PST

HORSHAM, PA – AAMCO has introduced Eco-Green Auto Service Certification, a new program designed to protect the environment, reduce vehicle emissions, and promote alternative fuels among the thousands of motorists AAMCO serves annually.