While Toyota is already building the Camry at the Kentucky-based plant, they are investing $1.33 billion to update the facility in which they build the bestselling car in the US. Toyota recently added over 700 jobs to the 8,000+ that were already housed at the current plant. The Georgetown-based plant is Toyota’s largest in the world. This is the first step of a plan will see the manufacturer invest $10 billion in the United States over the next five years.
Toyota has stated that the new production process with result in more flexibility, better cars, and faster response times to customer demand. This plan is based on Toyota’s ‘global architecture’ methodology that will help the updated plant be flexible to changing vehicle designs and production needs as time goes on.
Apr 2017
Tire Prices Set to Rise
It’s been announced that both Goodyear and Bridgestone/Firestone will significantly increase prices across their tire lines.
Starting on May 1, Goodyear will increase pricing by an average of 6%. Bridgestone/Firestone prices are expected to grow by up to 10%, which began on April 1. These price surges are the direct result of an increase in the cost of natural rubber, which has doubled in the past 12 months. These are the first increases we have seen in tire prices in almost 3 years.
Mar 2017
EMKAY Updates Driver 360 Mobile App
Registration Renewal Requirement Submitter
The registration status section under Licensing has been updated to allow drivers to submit their registration renewal requirements directly through the mobile app. For those states that allow copies of requirements, like an emissions certificate, safety inspection, or something as simple as a copy of a driver’s license, the Driver 360 app now has a feature where the driver can take and upload a photo of the certificate/report. The requirement is automatically saved to the EMKAY document imaging system and is sent to Vehicle Licensing for approval.
Once reviewed, the driver will be notified if the requirement was approved or rejected. Adding the ability for drivers to provide renewal requirements via the Driver 360 mobile app makes it easier for drivers to submit renewal requirements, resulting in registrations being processed more efficiently.
Mileage Tracking
Our Mileage Log feature has been rebuilt into a much more robust Mileage Tracking function. Drivers can now use the EMKAY Driver 360 app to track their trips on a daily basis. The Mileage Tracking feature allows drivers to manually enter trips. This feature also has the ability to track starting and ending locations, miles driven, and allows for notes of reference to be added to the trip. The driver can also START and STOP a trip, in which the app will use GPS to automatically determine the starting location, ending location, and miles driven. All mileage tracking data is immediately uploaded to the EMKAY website where the driver and fleet manager can run reports to view and download the data. This feature does not replace the function of reporting Personal Mileage, so drivers still need to use the Report Personal Mileage feature. This tool is intended to help drivers and fleets track mileage that is useful or needed for their business operations.
Driver Dashboard Link
The EMKAY Driver 360 app now has a link under the Help section that will automatically log users into the EMKAY Driver Dashboard. Each of the EMKAY websites are mobile device friendly and the link within the app makes it easier for drivers to access their EMKAY Driver Dashboard with a single click within the app.
For additional clarification on how to utilize these new features, please contact your designated Client Support Services team.
Feb 2017
Electric Vehicle Incentives Get Huge Boost in Ontario
Ontario has increased its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making big changes to the Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP). This incentive is available to individuals, businesses, municipalities, non-government, and non-profit organizations residing in Ontario. This change helps to support Ontario’s green initiative by making electric vehicles more affordable and incentivizing manufacturers to produce larger batteries and vehicles with more seating capacity.
The update advises that applicants who lease or purchase 3-25 vehicles during one year will be considered fleets. These fleet vehicles must be registered, plated, and insured in Ontario for a minimum of 12 months in order to qualify for the incentives. The owners must also utilize the Data Provision Form in order to provide detail on the vehicle use during the first year of ownership. The parameters are further outlined on the Ministry’s website:
The available incentive differs based on the vehicle, with some electric vehicles receiving up to $14,000 in incentives. The following link will direct you to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website where in-depth details on the incentives are provided.
We’re very proud to announce that EMKAY is a finalist in four categories at the 2017 Stevie Awards. Final judging is still taking place and whether we’ve received Gold, Silver, or Bronze for each of these categories will not be revealed until the awards banquet is held on Friday, February 24th.
While we’re happy to be a finalist in four different categories, we’re looking to make it five, and we need your help in order to make it happen! The final category is the People’s Choice Award for Customer Service. This award is based on public voting in which people are encouraged to vote for their favorite customer service teams. The voting period is open through February 10th.
Please click the image below in order to place your vote for EMKAY as a People’s Choice Customer Service Department. You can vote as many times as you’d like, so please feel free to revisit this page throughout the voting period.
Jan 2017
EMKAY Working to Sustain Environment
We are very proud to announce that EMKAY is now Green-e Energy Certified! This rating signifies the fact that EMKAY’s corporate headquarters is now using 100% renewable electric energy, specifically wind energy. In short, EMKAY has purchased Renewable Energy Certificates to cover every kilowatt hour (KWh) of electricity we use. Per the Green-e website:
Green-e is the nation’s leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. Green-e offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products.
At EMKAY we understand the importance of corporate sustainability and protecting the environment whenever possible. In addition to this initiative we also use energy efficient lighting throughout the building, have done away with all paper cups in lieu of reusable water bottles, offer carbon neutral programs to our customers, and continually increase our recycling efforts.
Dec 2016
EMKAY Named a 2016 Best and Brightest in the Nation
It’s with great pleasure that we announce that EMKAY has been selected as a 2016 Best and Brightest to Work For in the Nation. The Best and Brightest award looks at companies that exemplify the program’s mission of: Better Business. Richer Lives. Stronger Communities. The competition focuses on how companies develop employee enrichment and operational excellence,leading to increased productivity and financial performance.
This marks EMKAY’s 3rd consecutive year of being selected for this award. We’ll continue to strive to excel at providing our employees with a work environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We would also like to congratulate the other winners of this prestigious award and look forward to furthering our efforts to create an employee experience that is truly unique.
Dec 2016
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Teaser Released
As is customary, manufacturers are releasing teaser images ahead of the upcoming Detroit Auto show in order to create buzz around their updated offerings. And while this is somewhat of an annual tradition, it doesn’t make it any less enticing. Wanting to uphold this tradition, General Motors confirmed their intentions to reveal the second-generation 2018 Chevrolet Traverse at the forthcoming auto show.
While the above teaser image doesn’t provide a ton of detail (what teaser does?), it does give us a glimpse of the head and taillights, as well as what looks to be full-size proportions. Per Chevrolet, the updated D-Optic headlights “provide a natural daylight effect with a seamless light quality.”
They are also claiming that the updated Traverse will have best-in-class third-row legroom and cargo space. With the recently redesigned Acadia being slightly reduced in size, the updated Traverse is in line to be GM’s largest crossover offering. This is the first total redesign of the Traverse since its release in 2008, so we’re expecting the updates to be in line with Chevrolet’s new styling philosophy.
Dec 2016
2018 Toyota Camry Teased
Toyota has released a teaser image of their redesigned 2018 Camry ahead of its debut at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. While sales numbers of the Camry have been continually strong, the outgoing body style doesn’t necessarily incite a need to get behind the wheel of the Camry. We’re hoping that the redesigned look will add “eye-catching” to the list of adjectives that have helped the Camry to be such a good seller, such as fuel-efficient, safe, and reliable.
The image reveals the taillight and rear quarter panel of the Camry. The LED wrapped taillight and faux-air vent stand out as unique features that add a modernized look. Early information points to a 2.5L 4-cylinder and a 2.0L turbo engine options. There have also been rumors of an optional 3.5L V6 that would power the TRD trim level Camry.
The released image is doing what it’s meant to in creating a lot of buzz about the redesigned Camry. We’re just hoping that this buzz is warranted and the unseen portions of the 2018 Toyota Camry are as attractive as what we see in the teaser photo.
Dec 2016
EMKAY Takes Home Two 2016 Best in Biz Honors
The 2016 Best in Biz Award winners have been announced and EMKAY is among them! We are extremely proud to have been named as winners at the 2016 Best in Biz Awards for the Annual Report of the Year and Support Department of the Year categories! We feel that these awards help to validate our efforts in creating a fleet management experience that is truly unique.
The sixth annual program in North America garnered more than 600 entries, from an impressive array of public and private companies of all sizes and from a variety of industries and geographic regions in the U.S. and Canada. Winners of Best in Biz Awards 2016 were determined based on scoring from an independent panel of 50 judges from widely known newspapers, business, consumer and technology publications, TV outlets, and analyst firms. A complete listing of the award categories and winners can be found at the following location.
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