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November 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Global Economic Recession Cuts Fleet Operating Costs

By Mike Antich & Lauren Fletcher

Fuel costs, the largest fleet operating expense, declined dramatically in the 2009 calendar-year due to a sharp decline in worldwide consumption. Also, many fleets have downsized, which contributed to a lower overall fuel spend.

Tags: ARI, Diesel Emission Standards, Emkay, forecast, fuel, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , LeasePlan USA, Motor Oil, operating costs, PHH Arval, Tire Costs, Wheels, Inc.

October 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

2009 Order-to-Delivery Times Battered on Multiple Fronts

By Mike Antich & Grace Lauron

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.

Tags: ARI, Donlen, Emkay, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , LeasePlan USA, Order-to-Delivery, OTD, PHH Arval, Wheels, Inc.

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Mixed 2008 OTD Performance: Some Models Up, Some Down

By Mike Antich

This was an interesting order-to-delivery year. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while others posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production.

Tags: ARI, Donlen, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , LeasePlan USA, order to delivery, OTD, PHH Arval, Wheels, Inc.

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