MAGAZINE

August 2008

Cover Story
Fleet Interest in Environmental Issues Grows; Challenges Remain
By Staff

PHH Arval conducts an annual environmental survey of public and private sector managers. Eighty percent of the surveyed fleet managers reported a growing interest in fleets’ environmental impact at their companies.

Features

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

By Staff

It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.

Perfect Storm Pummels Truck Resale Values

By Mike Antich

Resale values for pickup trucks have declined by 15-25 percent due to such factors as high fuel prices, tightened consumer credit, and a stagnant construction market.

Reaching Out & Getting Green with AT&T's Fleet AT&T Van

By Shelley Mika

Last June, the telecommunications company added more than 100 alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet. Going “green” yielded a positive outcome for AT&T, and it hopes other fleets can follow suit.

NEW Green Fleet Conference Set for Chicago, Sept. 15-16

By Staff

Three Bobit Business Media publications are sponsoring the first-ever Green Fleet Conference 2008. The event will set the stage for a proactive forum on issues related to clean fuel technologies, green fleet vehicles and equipment, and green infrastructures.

GM's Sounding Board Serves as Conduit to Fleet Industry The GM Commercial Sounding Board got a sneak peek at the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro convertible at the 2009 Fleet & Commercial Product Preview.

By Cheryl Knight

The group helps improve performance levels of both GM and its commercial fleet customers. In addition, General Motors’ Fleet and Commercial Sounding Board includes representation from Canada and soon will expand to Mexico.

AFLA 2008 Conference Maps Road to the Future

By Staff

A slate of high-powered speakers and panel presentations will offer strategic perspectives on what lies ahead for fleet management in fuel, corporate green fleet initiatives, automotive technology, leadership development, and OEM initiatives.

How Technology Will Change Traditional Fleet Remarketing

By Jim Hallett

At the 2008 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) in Las Vegas, Jim Hallett of ADESA shared his insights on the future of the remarketing industry, in particular, the impact of technology.

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More Factors Point to an Impending Used-Vehicle Shortage

By Mike Antich
The past two weeks have produced a dizzying string of announcements ranging from Chrysler Financial stopping lease financing, Chase Auto Finance no longer providing lease financing for Chrysler brands, Wells Fargo ending lease financing, all major OEMs decreasing truck production volumes, and HSBC Financial Corp.’s decision to stop funding auto loans. All of which may be good news for fleets remarketing vehicles two to three years from now.

How to Develop a Corporate Culture of Fleet Policy Compliance

By Mike Antich
The best time to control cost is before it occurs and the way to do this is by establishing policies and procedures that inhibit unnecessary spending and protect corporate assets. Adherence to fleet policy is crucial and it should be part of each company’s overall business strategy. The best managed fleets tend to be those whose drivers adhere to a written fleet policy. Does your corporate culture encourage compliance with fleet policy?

Will You Need Fewer Fleet Vehicles in an Era of Hyperconnectivity?

By Mike Antich

Is the U.S. Destined to Follow the U.K. Fleet Model?

By Mike Antich

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