Automotive Fleet

By Automotive Fleet

Explore the latest trends, insights, and expert discussions in fleet management with Automotive Fleet's podcast series. From industry-leading interviews to in-depth analyses, each episode is designed ... more

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October 10, 2022Labor Shortages Impacting Fleet Operations and Suppliers
The 116th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Labor shortages are occurring in many industries that support the fleet market, ranging from vehicle transport companies that are coping with an ongoing driver shortage, to national account fleet service providers who are struggling to recruit and retain qualified technicians.

These pandemic-induced labor shortages in the fleet industry extend deep into many fleet service provider organizations. Fleet managers complain of longer vehicle turnaround due to staffing issues at maintenance and collision repair shops.

There is also a massive shortage of drivers who operate trucks that requires a CDL (commercial driver’s licenses). Companies such as those in hauling/towing services and vehicle transport companies are having trouble retaining and recruiting CDL drivers.

Changing age demographics is also contributing to the shortage of workers due to the large scale retirement of Baby Boomers, who are exiting the workforce.
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October 03, 2022Replacement Parts Continue to Be in Short Supply with Prices Increasing
The 115th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Parts shortages first started to appear in the fourth quarter of 2020 and since have been a series of ongoing and sporadic inventory shortages for a variety of automotive components throughout calendar years 2021 and 2022.

Demand for key commodities used to manufacture automotive parts has lengthened production times, thereby increasing delivery times.

These ongoing component shortages have triggered prices increases for individual parts — on average — up to 20% to 30% and in some cases, the price of certain parts have doubled.

Higher commodity prices increase manufacturing costs thereby reducing manufacturers’ margins, which puts upward pressure to increase parts prices. These increased costs are passed on to end users.
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September 27, 2022Fleets Fear Sourcing Constraints Will Continue Beyond 2023 into CY-2024
The 114th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Examined is the transition by most OEMs to an allocation system designed to manage the acquisitions of their products by their fleet customers.

The implementation of controlled allocation systems is a significant development because it is truly a historic milestone that has never happened before in the history of fleet ordering.

Sourcing constraints could theoretically continue into the 2025 model-year due to the large industry-wide pent-up demand of unfilled cancelled orders carried over to the next model year.

An economic recession could accelerate the increase in fleet allocation by dampening retail demand for new vehicles.
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September 25, 2022State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview: Forecast of Top Fleet Trends in CY-2023
The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight video series is produced by Automotive Fleet puts a spotlight on key leaders in today’s fleet management industry. In this episode Matt Dyer, CEO and president of LeasePlan USA, is interviewed by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Discussion of today’s sourcing constraints for replacement vehicles and the inflationary pressures on fleet total cost of ownership and a forecast for calendar-year 2023.

Fleet electrification trends and the challenges of simultaneously operating an EV and ICE fleet.

The impact of connectivity on both vehicle asset management and driver management.

Latest developments in the pending acquisition of LeasePlan USA by Athene, the parent company of Wheels Donlen.
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September 19, 2022Impact of EV Production Mandates on Commodity Availability and Pricing
The 113th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
The European Union and the state of California have issued mandates that only zero-emission vehicles may be sold in their jurisdiction by 2035.

EV production mandates will drive commodity demand and will put upward pressure on key commodities such as aluminum and copper.

The No. 1 buyer of finished aluminum is the aviation industry, which will be competing with the auto industry for future aluminum capacity.

Parallel production of EV and ICE vehicles in other regions will increase commodity pressures.
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September 13, 2022Public Charging Infrastructure is the Weak Link to EV Transition
The 112th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
The majority of EV users — more than 80% — are charging their EVs at home and work.

As EV usage proliferates to a broader demographics of employees who are not homeowners, more will be using public recharging stations to recharge corporate EVs.

The 2022 J.D. Power EV study shows end-user satisfaction with public recharging infrastructure has declined.

One out of five EV users say they were unable to recharge at a public charging station due to inoperable equipment.
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September 07, 2022Fleet Meet: Pricing Volatility, OEM Portfolio Changes & Emerging EV Infrastructure Weaknesses
The biweekly Fleet Meet video series is co-produced by Automotive Fleet and Fleet360 to compare and contrast fleet trends occurring in both Europe and North America. The discussion is co-hosted by Hans Damen, managing partner of Fleet360 who is based in Europe; and Mike Antich Editor, Automotive Fleet Magazine, who is based in the U.S. and follows North American fleet market trends in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🎙Today’s topics include:
Multiple price increases in Europe from time of a vehicle’s order to its delivery. Grumbling about no price protection for prior year order that are cancelled and rescheduled for the next model-year.

Decrease in the number of A and B segment cars in Europe and increased limited number of compact van choices in the U.S. market.

As the number of EVs in operation increases there are increased examples deficiencies in public recharging infrastructure.

With increased demands on the electrical grid due to a severe drought, the state of California has issued its first-ever advisories requesting EV owners not to recharge vehicles during peak hours.
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September 06, 2022Fleets Worry About Depreciation Risk When Resale Values Normalize
The 111th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Multi-prong forces exerting upward pressure on fleet acquisition costs.

Concern that future resale prices will be insufficient to offset today’s higher depreciation rates.

The overwhelming majority of commercial fleet vehicles are sold to independent dealers who primarily sell these vehicles to customers who typically have subprime credit.

Higher interest rates are creating an affordability issue for subprime buyers of fleet vehicles.
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August 30, 2022Two Industry Indicators Confirming Strong Fleet Activity
The 110th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates that he acknowledges will cause “pain” to the U.S. economy in order to achieve the 2% inflation goal.

The construction industry proverbial canary in the coal mine when it comes to forecasting future economic trends.

There are fewer compact van options available today and the fear is there may be even fewer options in the future.

Today, we are now in the second longest consecutive week-over-week decline in fuel prices in the history of fuel management.
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August 22, 2022New Law Creates Confusion Over EV Credits
The 109th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 16, 2022, creates a new set of rules on the issuance of tax credits to purchase new and used EVs.

People familiar with the new EV credit eligibility requirements describe them as confusing with harder-to-meet criteria.

To be eligible, an EV must be built in North America, most battery components must be assembled in North America, and battery materials can only be sourced from countries that have a free trade agreement with the U.S.

The Inflation Reduction Act will actually reduce the number of EVs eligible for the tax credits from 72 models down to only 22 models. The number will further increase when the battery sourcing requirements become effective on Jan. 1, 2023.
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