Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Articles

Green Fleet•by AF Staff•September 1, 1988

Electric Vehicle Tested For Downtown Deliveries

Battery power seen as alternative.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•September 1, 1988

Ford Discusses USFL's Future

When Ford announced its acquisition of USLI, the industry was abuzz with speculation on its future plans for the lessor's subsidiary, United States Fleet Leasing. In this interview, Ford's Kenneth Whipple addresses this topic.

Read More →
Operations•by William Lobeck, Jr.•September 1, 1988

Fairness of Taxation of Off-Airport Firms

Car-rental firms doing business off airport property complain of discriminatory taxes they are forced to pay to have access to and provide service for their customers. In this article the president of Thrifty Car Rental addresses this issue.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Barbara Bobit•August 1, 1988

Editor's Page

The trouble with being tolerant is that people think you don’t understand the problem. Merle L. Meacham Wouldn’t it be a helluva joke if all this were really burnt cork and you people were being tolerant for nuthin’? Dick Gregory

Read More →
Operations•by Ed Bobit•August 1, 1988

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

No one can accuse the auto marketer's fleet groups of having a stiff attitude when it comes to incentives.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1988

Gearing Fleet Management for the 1990s

Fleet management companies have always stressed client service, however, in today's market it has become even more crucial. In this interview with PHH FleetAmerica, we examine client services and other industry issues.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1988

In Memoriam: William Barksdale

Industry leader passes away

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1988

The Use of Limousines in the Corporate World

The use of limousines in the business world is becoming increasingly popular. Over 5,500 limousine services offer corporate transportation with a variety of amenities catering specifically to the traveling executive.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1988

Chrysler Introduces Driver-Side Air Bags

Driver-side air bags will now be standard equipment on six Chrysler Motors car lines. The air bags are designed to inflate within 1/20th of a second after the crash sensors detect sufficient deceleration to require deployment.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1988

Women Fleet Managers

The challenge of managing a commercial fleet is being taken by more and more women. Here, nine whose skills and professionalism have been recognized by their companies and the industry, discuss their roles.

Read More →