Fused Fleets: Enterprise and Microsoft plan connected car tech in U.S. fleets, coming soon to Canada, U.K.
St. Louis, Missouri — Enterprise Holdings is working alongside Microsoft to bring connected car tech to Enterprise’s rental vehicles in the United States, coming shortly thereafter to Canada and the United Kingdom. Enterprise has already implemented the technology for hundreds of thousands of vehicles, with as many as 350,000 vehicles set to be connected by […]
OnStar Everywhere: General Motors expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights to non-GM vehicles
Oshawa, Ontario – Starting Tuesday, OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter. This means that fleet customers can utilize OnStar Vehicle Insights across their whole fleet of GM or non-GM vehicles. This expansion aims to streamline and simplify operations for fleet managers, so only one telematics platform […]
Tracking Time: Electronic Logging Devices now mandatory
Ottawa, Ontario – Electronic logging devices are now mandatory in commercial trucks and busses travelling between provinces. The electronic logging devices (ELDs) replace the use of paper log books that drivers use to track the number of hours they are driving daily. Under federal hours of service rules, drivers are not allowed to drive more […]
EV/AV Report: March 15, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Quebec-based battery recycler Lithion joins forces with an OEM, Saskatoon inches closer to electrifying its city fleet and Canadian Tire unveils endeavours in the world of autonomous trucks. Hyundai battery boost Hyundai Canada and Quebec-based battery recycler Lithion Recycling have announced a service agreement to increase the OEM’s sustainable production […]
If You’re Snoozin’, You’re Losin’: Government mandates electronic logging devices on commercial vehicles
Ottawa, Ontario — Federal Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra made a statement from Parliament on Monday regarding driver safety and the use of electronic logging devices for commercial vehicles. In a move that the federal government feels will help cement its emphasis on road safety and curbing driver fatigue, electronic logging devices will be mandated […]
Valspar launches VIM line for commercial and fleet
Masillon, Ohio — December 5, 2015 — Valspar has developed a new line designed for those whose business takes them to big rigs, buses and other fleet vehicles. Valspar Industrial Mix (VIM) is specially designed for the demands of the commercial, transportation and light industrial refinish markets. According to a statement from Valspar, VIM is […]
Chief goes big with new heavy-duty line
Madison, Indiana — October 28, 2015 — Chief has introduced a new product line designed to help heavy-duty collision facilities improve technician ergonomics, shop efficiency, repair quality and cycle times. Chief says the equipment also makes it possible to write more comprehensive estimates upfront and document repairs. The new Chief heavy-duty product line includes:• New Centurion […]
AkzoNobel launches U-Base for U-TECH basecoat system
Toronto, Ontario — August 14, 2015 — AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has released a new U-TECH basecoat system, U-Base, designed for the commercial builder and refinish markets. It is a two-component polyurethane basecoat system and replaces the Polybase and Polybase Plus systems. The U-Base basecoat system introduces four new components: U-Base Binder, R300 Reducer Fast, […]
