In this episode of State of the Fleet Industry, Chris Brown talks with John Wegman, executive director of Hyundai Motor America Fleet, about how Hyundai is positioning itself in the fleet market.

The conversation explores the company’s growing presence with commercial and government buyers, the product mix that is driving interest, and how Hyundai is structuring dealer and technology support to better serve fleets.

We cover:

• Current areas of fleet activity across commercial and government segments.
• Model mix and why sedans remain in the portfolio alongside hybrids/EVs.
• The Hyundai Business Network pilot and what participating dealers are expected to provide.
• Standard safety features at base trims and how packaging is structured.
• Connected-vehicle functions available through Blue Link, including alerting options.
• Recent fleet volume trends and delivery timing considerations.
• Near-term focus areas and open questions around future products (e.g., trucks/vans).

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Join Chris Brown of Automotive Fleet and Dr. Andreas Zygan, head of development for Mercedes-Benz Vans, for a tour of the Vision V concept vehicle. Vision V showcases the brand’s new scalable van architecture launching in 2026, which will underpin the upcoming VLE and VLS models. Designed for both private and commercial applications — from the C-Suite, VIP shuttles, and hotel fleets — the Vision V “grand limousine” is designed around luxury, flexibility, and advanced technology. Dr. Zygan shares how this concept demonstrates the design and functionality direction for future Mercedes vans.

Mercedes-Benz will launch the VLE on its newly developed, modular, and scalable van architecture in 2026, followed by the top-end VLS.

🧭 Learn during the walkthrough:

• How Vision V concept previews 2026 Mercedes-Benz scalable van platform for passenger and commercial use and debut with VLE and VLS models
• Designed for C-Suite, premium shuttle, executive transport, and hospitality fleets
• Configurable layouts to balance passenger comfort and cargo/luggage capacity
• Options for electric or combustion powertrains to fit infrastructure readiness in different markets
• Concept offers a forward look at luxury van features that could cascade into future commercial models

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In this episode of Automotive Fleet On the Move,Editor Chris Brown interviews John B. Poindexter, Chairman, CEO, and sole owner of JB Poindexter & Co. With $2.5 billion in annual revenues and a portfolio of nine dynamic subsidiaries, JBPCO plays a pivotal role across the commercial vehicle body and upfit markets.

Poindexter discusses how his company has evolved over 40years into a commercial work truck powerhouse with major holdings like Morgan Corporation and Morgan Olson. Learn how JBPCO is leveraging innovation through its electric and alternative fuels venture, EAVX, and preparing for a futurewhere technological revolution defines success.

#commercialvehicles #trucks #truckbody #truckbodybuilding@jbpoindextercompany490

In this episode of State of the Fleet Industry, ChrisBrown speaks with Ted Cannis, former CEO of Ford Pro, about what fleets are overlooking right now and what they need to do to prepare for the next wave of disruption.

Based on his experience building Ford Pro into a $70 billionoperation, Cannis shares practical insights on connected vehicle data, AI, and electrification. The conversation also previews his closing keynote at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference.

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The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight series, produced by Automotive Fleet, offers insights into the fleet market and engages with fleet leaders on what’s driving it today. In this podcast, Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, sat down with ‪@Geotab‬ leaders Branch, VP of Data & Analytics, Sabina Martin, VP of Product Management, and Neil Cawse, founder & CEO at the #GeotabConnect2025 conference.They discuss the evolution of connected vehicles — from AI, and sustainability to new telematics functions coming online — and how these factors are poised to disrupt #fleetmanagement. They also discuss the biggest challenges for fleets in the year ahead.

⏱ Topics include:

· Chris asks if AI is still the “elephant in the room” after being the hottest trend in 2024.

· The group weighs in on fleets’ biggest challenges in the year ahead.

· Chris asks if they’ve seen fleets’ electrification or sustainability goals have changed in the last year.

· The group shares the new system functionalities comingonline and the new and unexpected use cases driving fleet safety and efficiencies.

· Chris asks what the biggest shift we’ll be talking about in five years.

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The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight video series, produced by Automotive Fleet, offers insights into the state of the fleet market and engages with leaders in fleet on what’s driving the market today. Chris Brown connects with Bill Pugh, Smart Cities expert, software as a service (SaaS) entrepreneur, and founder of Smart Connections Consulting.When Bill Pugh steps into the office of a new client in a hoodie and ball cap to talk SaaS solutions and data intelligence for smart cities, the person across the desk is often looking past him for someone else. With today’s entrenched stereotypes, can you blame them?Which brings up the crux of the matter — how do persons of color be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers and the current business world? Bill shares his story to show the possibilities and how Black History Month manifests in living color today.1. Bill shares his “origin story.”2. He reveals how he navigates situations when people don’t expect him to be the “expert in the room.”3. Bill shares how he overcame his biggest challenge.4. How does one balance being your authentic self with the expectations of the corporate, tech, and business worlds? Bill tells Chris how he manages to be true to himself?5. Bill remembers how he broke into tech and SaaS to fields that aren’t traditionally diverse.6. Bill finishes with advice on how young Black professionals and people of color can build a career in SaaS and tech.#BlackHistoryMonth #SoftwareasaService #inspiration📰 Make sure you're signed up for the AF newsletter so you don't miss another State of the Fleet Industry video ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_autogroup&PK=YouTubeDescription🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com

In this Fleet Momentum episode, Charles Kriete, CEO of GPS Trackit, connects with Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, to discuss how smaller fleets can reap greater efficiencies with #AI tools in conjunction with telematics.

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• Are you experiencing unexpected slowdowns in the buildout of your EV infrastructure? You're not alone. In this Fleet Momentum episode, ABM Industries' Tom Berton connects with Chris Brown, associate publisher at Automotive Fleet, to discuss solutions. Berton shares tips on how fleets can expedite the first steps to getting their infrastructure plan off the ground. He then discusses a crucial component after chargers are in place - effectively maintaining those EV chargers for maximum uptime and to keep your fleet vehicles deployed. Fleet Momentum videos are designed to spotlight key industry leaders, trends, and products in fleet management. This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with ABM. 🤝 https://www.abm.com/ 🤝 Topics Utility outreach - first steps and ongoing management Ways to mitigate EV demand charges Balancing electric vehicle arrival with infrastructure buildout #evcharging #electricvehicles #charginginfrastructure 📰 Sign up for the Automotive Fleet newsletter ➡ https://bob.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=BOB6226_autogroup&PK=YouTubeDescription 🚗 Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com 🤝 Follow and connect with Automotive Fleet on social media! Connect with Automotive Fleet on LinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/automotive-fleet-magazine/ Like Automotive Fleet on Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/AutomotiveFleet Follow Automotive Fleet on Twitter ➡ https://twitter.com/AutomotiveFleet