The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost on Ford’s 2017 F-150 now puts out an impressive 375hp and 470 lb.-ft of torque, an increase of 10hp and 50 lb.-ft. of torque over the previous 3.5L. With the additional muscle, the 3.5L EcoBoost delivers more power than many of the V8 engines currently available on the market.
Ford is also equipping the F-150 with a 10-speed automatic transmission for the first time, further helping to enhance the acceleration and performance. Production of the 2017 F-150 will begin during fall of 2016.
Jun 2016
EMKAY Named as a Best Place to Work in IL
We are proud to announce that EMKAY has once again received the honor of being named one of the Best Places to Work in IL by the Daily Herald Business Ledger. EMKAY prides itself on fostering an environment in which employees can excel both personally and professionally. Awards such as this help to reinforce our corporate goal of utilizing highly satisfied employees to support highly satisfied customers.
Thank you to everyone who voted and helped EMKAY to achieve this outstanding recognition!
May 2016
Crash Test Dummies Set to Take a Back Seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced plans to begin placing crash test dummies in the rear seats of vehicles. The planned tests will begin in 2019 and the rear seat results will be included in the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. NHTSA has traditionally tested the driver and front passenger safety results, but the increase in app-based ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft has warranted the expanded testing procedures. The updated testing will also focus on the safety of children in car seats.
May 2016
Ford F-150 Recall Announced
Ford is recalling around 270,000 F-150 pickups throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico due to front brake issues that may result in the weakening and failure of the brakes. It was discovered that brake fluid can leak from the master cylinder, reducing the ability of the front brakes to stop the vehicles. The recall only affects 2013-2014 EcoBoost models with the 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 engine. The official breakdown is 225,012 in the US, 43,682 in Canada, and 402 in Mexico. Ford is working to allocate the parts required for repairs and will officially begin notifying customers on July 11th.
Mar 2016
EMKAY Celebrates 70 years as a Premier Provider in the Fleet Management Industry
Today marks the 70th anniversary for EMKAY! It was on March 29th, 1946 that EMKAY began operations from within Midway Chevrolet in Chicago. The innovative spirit that helped to foster the development of the company still resonates from within EMKAY today.
Having success in creating a lasting venture is an impressive accomplishment that should be recognized and celebrated. Click the link below for a quick review of EMKAY’s extensive history. Enjoy!
Mar 2016
EMKAY Successful Yet Again at Stevie Awards
Continuing on the path of achieving sustained excellence, EMKAY was recognized once again by the Stevie Awards, winning awards in 4 different categories at the 10th Annual Stevies. While we are constantly working to improve our already innovative processes, these awards help to reinforce our customer service model while also solidifying EMKAY as a premier provider in the fleet industry.
The categories in which EMKAY won awards are listed below:
Award for Innovation in Sales
Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year – Transport Industries
Customer Service Department of the Year – Transportation
Best use of Technology in Sales – All Other Industries
Jan 2016
Greg Grant joins the EMKAY Team
EMKAY Fleet Management announces that Greg Grant has joined the company as Vice President – Client Service and Operations for Canada. In this new role Greg will oversee the Customer Services & Fleet Products Departments.
Prior to joining EMKAY, Greg spent over 20 years in the Fleet Management Industry holding such positions as Account Manager, Vice President of Client Relations, and everything in between. Greg is a graduate of Brock University in St. Catharines Ontario. We are very excited to have Greg join the EMKAY family and look forward to working with him to continually improve the customer experience.
Jan 2016
EMKAY Names Norman S. Lyle as President, EMKAY Canada
EMKAY is pleased to announce that Norman Lyle will assume the role of President of EMKAY Canada Fleet Services effective January 6, 2016. In this new role, Norm will be responsible for leading EMKAY through its strategic growth plans in Canada along with the day-to-day leadership of the entire Canadian team.
“Norm’s, background in fleet sales, operations and lease finance at a global automotive manufacturer will further strengthen EMKAY’s business model in Canada. EMKAY is poised for tremendous growth in Canada by expanding our new customer base through the execution of our plans for strategic gains in efficiency, service and the customer experience by leveraging our technology and customer service model”, stated Greg DePace of EMKAY’s US headquarters.
“I am extremely excited to be given this opportunity of joining a proven team that is committed to being the premier service provider in Canada. EMKAY has consistently proven itself to perfectly blend high-end technology with true old-fashioned customer service. EMKAY delivers operational excellence, valuable business intelligence, and exceptional Fleet Management tools. I believe that this dedicated business model, focused on Customer Service, will support its strategic growth plans in Canada,” commented Lyle.
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