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.
While the redesign wasn’t vast, the 2017 Nissan Altima delivers an exceptional blend of quick acceleration, fuel efficiency, advanced safety features, and driver convenience. The Altima’s standard 179-horsepower 2.5L boasts MPG ratings of 27 city and /39 highway. The updated numbers have helped the Altima to jump to the head of its class in terms of fuel efficiency, while still remaining in-line with competitor’s horsepower levels. If you’re the power-hungry type the available 3.5L increases the horsepower to 270 while still running at 22/32 MPG.
A unique feature to help the Altima achieve these numbers is the available Active Grille Shutter system that reduces wind resistance by automatically closing when traveling at highways speeds. This active grille, along with the increased focus on aerodynamics, has helped to reduce the drag coefficient to 0.26, which happens to be the same as the wildly powerful Nissan GT-R.
As with most modern vehicles, safety features were a key focus of the updates. Available features include intelligent cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, blind sport monitoring, forward emergency braking, and predictive forward collision warning. The addition of sound dampening materials helps reduce both road noise as well as the droning sound that’s typical of the CVT, helping the cabin to be noticeable quieter. And although the interior cabin will be nice and quiet, look for the 2017 Nissan Altima to make some noise in the midsize sedan segment.
Oct 2016
VW’s All-New Atlas Geared Towards American Families
The Atlas has been in the works since 2013 and looks as though it’s finally ready to make its debut in spring of 2017. This family-oriented crossover is VW’s centerpiece in their efforts to improve both their image and US sales after the emissions scandal. The seven-passenger crossover is the largest Volkswagen ever built in the US. Both the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold into the floor, allowing for up to 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Volkswagen Atlas is powered by a 238-hp 2.0L four-cylinder engine; though there is also an available 3.6L VR6 that can be paired with VW’s 4motion AWD system (standard 4-cylinder only comes as FWD).
While VW is making it known that this all-new vehicle will be available in 2017, many details are still unavailable, including pricing, technical specs, and fuel economy. VW is looking for the Atlas to compete with such models as the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander.
Oct 2016
Michael Braude Inducted Into Fleet Hall of Fame
We are extremely proud to announce that one of EMKAY’s founders, the late Michael Braude, has been inducted into the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame. Braude played an integral part in growing EMKAY’s presence during the early years and helped the company grow into the premier fleet management provider that it is today.
Michael Braude joins two other inductees in the 2016 HOF class. For quick a look at EMKAY’s vast history and how Braude helped to get the company, and the fleet management industry as a whole, up and running, click the link below.
GM Redesigns Duramax 6.6L for 2017 Silverado & Sierra
General Motors has revealed details surrounding the anticipated redesign of the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 that will be available to power both the 2017 Silverado HD and 2017 Sierra HD.
The redesigned Duramax gets a 19% boost in max torque, with the maximum now being 910lb.-ft. of torque. The new engine will also deliver 445hp, up from 397. Even while General Motors upgraded the power output, they were also able to reduce the idling noise by a whopping 38%.
An all-new air intake system delivers more cool air to the engine, helping it to perform under strenuous hauling conditions. This is paired with an upgraded oil cooling circuit that supports the turbocharger. The integrated oil cooler has 50% greater capacity than the current Duramax and furthers the ability to keep the engine temperature consistent.
The integrated exhaust braking system helps to increase negative torque during deceleration, which helps to enhance driver control and extend brake pad life. An upgraded direct injection fuel system results in a cleaner fuel burn, less noise, less emissions, and greater efficiency.
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