Covering all bases: GM adds a Class 6 medium-duty model
With seven straight months of year-over-year market share gains through March of this year, GM’s commercial truck business has been growing steadily. Recently, Chevrolet announced it is expanding its range of trucks with a new dock-height Class 6 model. The 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD, expected to be available by the end of the
Chevrolet introduces new Class 6 truck
Chevrolet has announced the introduction of a new Class 6 low cab forward truck, the 6500XD. The 2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD is expected to be available by the end of the year. “Our goal is to offer the best work solutions and customer care in the business,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president for
GM Fleet adds Spireon to its telematics service provider roster
General Motors Fleet has added Spireon to its telematics service provider roster. Using the embedded OnStar 4G LTE hardware in the vehicles, Spireon will offer a customized version of its FleetLocate tool that will allow fleet operators to better manage their General Motors vehicles, beginning this May. Spireon’s FleetLocate joins a roster of GM Fleet business solutions
Fueling choices: Fleets’ use of alternative fuels continues to increase
It is clear that growth in the use of alternative fuel and electric vehicles by fleets continues to expand. At the same time, an ongoing concern about the availability of a fueling and charging infrastructure is still giving some fleets a reason to hold off on deploying the latest offerings from a range of manufacturers.
XL Hybrids introduces XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle upfit
XL Hybrids Inc. has launched the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit for medium-duty applications. The XLP will be an electrified ship-through upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and will provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO2 emissions,
Navistar, GM partner to manufacture cutaway van
Navistar, Inc. and General Motors (GM) have reached an agreement to manufacture the cutaway model of GM’s G Van at Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio plant starting this year. With this multi-year contract, Navistar will add at least 300 jobs and recommission its second line at the plant. “We’re very pleased to partner with GM on this
Onboard telematics bring new capabilities to light-duty fleets
Telematics solutions are rapidly becoming a growing trend with light-duty fleets, as they begin to require more detailed views of their vehicles to more efficiently manage operations. For an example, just look at this recent announcement by General Motors: GM has launched a new platform specifically designed for small businesses to access key vehicle information
GM to offer ‘box delete’ option on all truck classifications
Purchasers of Chevrolet and GMC trucks can now modify all sizes of trucks with a “box delete” option. General Motors is making the option available to fleet and retail customers on its 1500 two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive regular cab Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, completing the pick-up portfolio of box delete offerings. “We are in the business
Kinetics hybrid system expands Class 3-7 work truck availability
The Kinetics hybrid system from Crosspoint Kinetics is now available for the Isuzu Reach platform, the Ford E-350, the Dodge 5500, the Chevy 4500, and dozens more, according to Crosspoint Kinetics. The Kinetics Hybrid system is a electric hybrid system that fits virtually most Class 3-7 delivery and work trucks, said the company. “As long
Work Truck Show details educational session offerings
The Work Truck Show 2015, held March 4–6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, has announced the details of its exclusive educational sessions. According to the show’s organizers, attendees can learn the latest strategies for maximizing ROI, evaluating new technology, controlling costs and better serving customers by attending these sessions. The Work Truck Show 2015’s educational
