Fleet Management News Digest from GPS Trackit
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Vehicles Are Vulnerable to Hackers
New vehicles that have fully adopted Bluetooth and wireless internet technology leave themselves open to hackers, according to a new report from U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.). The report was first covered by CBS News’ 60 Minutes during its Feb. 8 broadcast. “Drivers have come to rely on…
Fleet Technology Expo Replacing Green Fleet Conference
Automotive Fleet, Green Fleet and Heavy Duty Trucking are expanding what was formerly known as Green Fleet Conference & Expo into the all-new Fleet Technology Expo (FTX) on Aug. 24-26 in Long Beach, Calif. FTX is for all fleet types that are looking for ways to improve operational…
Ford and Forza Team Up on New GT Supercar for Street and Screen
DETROIT — ONE of the biggest coups of the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit was Ford’s new GT, supercar that was developed in secret and revealed to a surprised audience. The car, with a body made of carbon fiber, takes all of 3.2 seconds to reach 60 miles an hour. It is aimed at giving Ford a showpiece of…