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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 1985

New Goals Cited by NAFA's New Leaders

A team of new players is expected to bring new energy-and reach new goals as the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) approaches its fourth decade. The changing of the guard was signaled by the retirement of Robert Berke in August.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 1985

Cellular Phone Use Is Growing

Cell phones allow businessmen to conduct business while they're driving. They can make and cancel appointments, return messages, contact their secretaries, and provide customer with important information without having to go to the zone office or hunt down a pay phone.

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Fuel•by Peter Dorn, PhD•September 1, 1985

Gasolines for Today and Tomorrow

Fuel - like every other aspect of the vehicle - is evolving. There are a number of grades of gasoline available today, plus a growing list of blending components and additives. What's more, you can expect to see even greater complexity in the future. As fleet managers, it's important for you to be ready for the fuels of the future in order to ensure maximum fleet performance and economy.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•September 1, 1985

Light Trucks and Vans Discussed by Experts

We put together a roundtable discussion with four light truck experts to talk about managing fleets of light trucks and vans.

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Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1985

Former White House Official Helps AALA Chart a Dynamic New Course

When John H. Fitch, Jr. succeeded Sidney Rose as executive director of the American Automotive Leasing Association earlier this year, AALA entered a new era in more ways than one. Fitch was interviewed recently in the association's new offices in downtown Washington, D.C.

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Operations•by Tom Bezzi•August 1, 1985

Pasadena's City Fleet Proves to Be Model Operation

Pasadena's fleet of 700 vehicles is only about one-fifth cars. The remainder ranges from parking enforcement scooters to trash trucks, with a predominance of light-duty Class One and Two pickups.

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Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1985

In Memoriam: Tom Case

Industry leader passes away

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Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1985

In Memoriam: Morris (Morey) Mirkin

Industry leader passes away

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Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1985

Industry Icon Sam Lee Dies

The pioneer and market innovator passes away June 27, 1985, leaving a legacy.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1985

Import Fleet Penetration in the Wake of V.R.A.?

For the 1984 model year, Automotive Fleet statistics show that import manufacturers registered(52,087 new cars in the U.S. fleet segment, or just two percent of total import registrations. Most of those manufacturers, of course, had been operating in a restricted marketplace. But now that market place has begun to undergo some important changes.

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