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Remarketing•by Mike Antich•June 4, 2010

Hard & Soft Cost Impacts of Extended Vehicle Cycling

Lengthening vehicle replacement cycles significantly affects such bottom-line important issues as fleet maintenance budgets, fuel economy, resale values, safety and ergonomics issues, company image, and driver morale.

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Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•June 4, 2010

Economic Downturn Influences Fleet Accident Management

Economic uncertainty, fewer cosmetic repairs, and a decline in rental costs are some factors that influenced 2009 accident management costs.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Cheryl Knight•June 2, 2010

Sims Helps Propel Fleet to Industry Forefront

Automotive Fleet congratulates the 2010 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year, Michael Sims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Sims was recognized for his leadership in the industry and cutting-edge processes.

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Operations•by Staff•June 2, 2010

2010 NAFA I&E Highlights

Fleet industry professionals gathered in "Motor City" for the 2010 NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute & Expo (I&E) April 24-27 at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•May 28, 2010

Toyota Responds to Fleet Safety Concerns About Unintended Vehicle Acceleration

Cumulatively, 78,000 Toyota models in fleet service are affected by the two voluntary safety recalls. Toyota is working to ensure fleet customers are advised of the facts regarding these recalls and remedies it has implemented.

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Leasing•by Greg Corrigan•May 28, 2010

Examining Reimbursement Economics from Multiple Perspectives

As financial hard times prompt companies to once again consider reimbursement, the economics of this type of program versus company-provided vehicles may not add up to perceived cost savings.

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Leasing•by Mike Antich•May 28, 2010

Fleet Applications Emerge for Mobile Communication Devices

Applications for mobile communication devices to perform fleet-related tasks will become increasingly prevalent in the near future. These emerging applications will help enhance driver productivity and communication.

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Green Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

'Green Telematics' Use to Grow

Providing solutions for fleet sustainability efforts, the “green” telematics market is expected to expand nine-fold by 2015. Most valuable to fleets is the wireless communication of fuel consumption and emissions data.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit & Mike Antich•May 28, 2010

NAFA 'Ready to Explore Common Ground'

In a conversation with AF, NAFA President Chris Amos, CAFM, explores the organization’s education, partnership, and legislative efforts, initiatives to enhance Member and Affiliate involvement, and the fleet industry future.

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Green Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•May 28, 2010

Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

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