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Featured Article

When's the Right Time for a Sale/Leaseback?
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.
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In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.

Useful Articles

Strange but True
Need a Laugh? These “Strange, but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

2009 AFLA Conference Cited as Best-Ever
The annual Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) conference provided not only strategic fleet management presentations, but also ample opportunities for the 350-plus attendees to network and share best practices.

2009 Order-to-Delivery Times Battered on Multiple Fronts
OTD was affected by plant closures due to Chapter 11 reorganizations by GM and Chrysler, an economic downturn that decreased fleet and retail sales, and shipping delays caused by less-than-full loads for railcars and transporters.

How to Be Your Lender’s Best Customer
In this new economy, banks and lessors want more assurances than ever that your business is healthy. Having an answer to these questions will help keep your credit lines safe.

GE Capital Fleet Services Foresees a 'Reset' in Fleet Management
GE believes a “reset” has occurred in the macroeconomy that will ultimately transform the fleet industry. That is, the way business was conducted prior to the economic crisis won’t work in today’s new world. GE is taking this reset opportunity to reposition its business.

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Research and Best Practices

Leasing Related Statistics

Leading Fleet Lessors by Canadian Portfolio Size in 2006

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WEB SEMINARS

Selecting the Best Lease Option
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of open-end and closed-end leases, which leasing is right for your company’s fleet and how different lease structures affect budget and taxes. Presented by Merchant’s Leasing.

Surveys And Whitepapers

	Short-Term Leasing Benefits
	Learn how you can save capital expenses through short-term vehicle leasing for special events, seasonal activities, contract or project fullfilment needs.

	Reducing Fleet Costs Benchmark Survey
	How are you reducing fleet costs in this current economy? View our 2009 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Residual Values and Cycling Survey
	See how other fleet managers are making vehicle cycling decisions. View our 2008 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Fuel Saving Strategies Survey
	View our 2008 survey to benchmark your fleet's fuel and green strategies with other fleets.

	Short-Term Leasing Survey
	Learn how other fleet managers are using short-term vehicles for their fleet. View our 2009 survey to benchmark your fleet's practices.

	Freeing Up Capital Through Buyback Programs White Paper
	Your company can free up capital with buyback programs, often referred to as a leaseback program, and reduce asset liability. Download the white paper today to learn more about how buyback programs work.

	The Financial Benefits of Leasing White Paper
	Find out all you need to know about leasing - the financial and tax benefits, as well as the management and maintenance programs, incentives and discounts, flexibility in vehicle selection and more.