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Mar 2022

VW Recalls Approximately 223K Vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 222,892 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles due to an airbag issue. Specifically, the door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

The remedy for this problem is currently under development, according to the manufacturer. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed May 10th. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available.

GM Immediately Cuts Off the Buick Envision

General Motors Fleet has reached its maximum order allocation for the Buick Envision. Therefore, effective immediately, 2023MY Buick Envision fleet orders have been cut off for all models, and for all fleet order types (F**). No additional fleet orders will be accepted by GM effective immediately.

Mar 2022

GM Will Discontinue Chevy Trax and Buick Encore

General Motors this year is expected to discontinue two subcompact crossovers that were once among its top sellers: the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax. GM will end production of both South Korea-built crossovers in August, said Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions.

Ford E-Transit Cutoff

Ford has announced they will cutting off the 2022MY E-Transit effective 4-1-22. Orders must be submitted ASAP.

Mar 2022

Promaster City Cut-Offs

Due to strong demand, Stellantis Fleet has announced the immediate order cut, effective Monday, March 21st, 2022, for the 22MY Ram Promaster City.

Stellantis Fleet will attempt to accommodate all orders submitted on time, defined by your time zones order sweep, on Monday, March 21st 2022 however, cannot guarantee production nor offer price protection.

Stellantis Recalls 370K RAM and Dodge Vehicles

Stellantis is recalling 370,437 Ram and Dodge vehicles in the U.S. because of an issue with the electronic stability control warning light that can increase the risk of a crash.

The recall includes 2021-22 Dodge Durango SUVs, 2019-22 Ram 2500 pickups and 2019-22 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating below 10,000 pounds, NHTSA reported. The recall also affects 29,924 vehicles in Canada, 1,029 in Mexico and 7,986 outside North America, Stellantis said.

Mar 2022

Ford Ranger Cut-Off

Ford has officially cut off the 2022MY Ford Ranger XL models as of 2/25/22.

Jeep Cut-Offs

The 2022MY Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee models cut-offs will be March 10th. Please have orders in ASAP.

Ford Will Separate EV from ICE Business

Ford Motor Co. said it’s separating its internal combustion and electric vehicle businesses with a goal of increasing profit margins and getting engineers, designers and developers more focused on the unique needs of each powertrain. EVs, which the automaker now expects to account for 30% of its global sales within five years and half by 2030 — will be part of a unit called Ford Model e, while the combustion unit will be called Ford Blue. The two units, along with the recently created Ford Pro commercial unit, will collaborate in some areas but largely operate independently.

Ford also said it’s planning big changes for its dealer body: The automaker wants a certain number of retailers to “opt-in” to selling EVs under a new set of standards that will include carrying no inventory, selling at nonnegotiable prices and being held to fewer facility requirements.

Feb 2022

EMKAY eVouchers for Trucks

All clients currently enrolled in Proactive Maintenance, and accounts not enrolled in Proactive Maintenance but have 20+trucks in the fleet, will have the eVouchers enhancement available to them shortly. Enrollment in eVouchers enabled push email notifications will be required. Those currently on paper vouchers will see no change.