Fleet Management News Digest from GPS Trackit
…Featuring periodic updates on new fleet vehicles, fuels, laws, regulations, technology, PLUS some fun stuff…
Self-Driving Cars Will Prove Safer Than Humans, Musk says
SAN JOSE, Calif. — It may become illegal for humans to take the wheel once self-driving cars have proven themselves, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said at a conference here. “In the distant future, I think people may outlaw driving cars because it’s too dangerous,” Musk said at a conference held by graphics chipmaker…
Dodge Stops Taking Hellcat Orders to Tackle Big Backlog
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has stopped taking orders for the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats so it can work through a lengthy backlog. Order-taking is expected to resume in August, according to Allpar.com/, which reported the news this morning. FCA US confirmed the suspension but didn’t specify how long it would last…
Carmakers Are in Hot Pursuit of Fleet Sales to Law Enforcement Agencies
Fleet sales are an important part of U.S. automakers’ bottom lines, and none have more cachet or higher visibility than a contract with a law enforcement agency. In addition to producing a reliable source of revenue, being chosen by a high-profile police department is a badge of honor. Putting officers in their cars gives Ford, Chevrolet and…
