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Operations•by Staff•March 1, 1977

Xerox Chooses Impala As 'Fleet Car Of The Year'

Three lessors implement speed delivery of over 5,000 units.

Operations•by Barbara Bobit•March 1, 1977

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

There never seems to be an easy or smart way to manage getting something fixed, no matter how minor, even with an appointment. There is always a line to wait in or endless agony waiting in the showroom with those new car salesmen leering at you with thoughts that must parallel those President Carter reported to Playboy.

Leasing•Cover Story•by AF Staff•January 1, 1977

Eight Biennial Lease-Rental Survey

Popularity of intermediates shows continuing upward trend. Fleet operators remain big lessees. Light truck use growing.

Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1977

Hillcrest Finds Minicomputer Cuts Cost, Improves Control

Lessor learns better management means better client service.

Leasing•by Staff•January 1, 1977

Analyzing Lease Costs: Depreciation Interest and The Melting Block Theory

If you can imagine for a moment that a leased car is a block of ice that begins to melt as soon as it is driven out of a showroom, you are well on your way to understanding the modern concept of automobile leasing.

Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1977

Lease Exec Sees Demand For More Fleet 'Flexibility'

Predicts lease-rental growth, higher cost of owning cars, greater competition for clients.

Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1977

Outside Expert Makes 'U-Turn' To In-House Fleet Boss Role

Move to McDonald's offers chance to implement, not just advise.

Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1977

Government, Tighter Money Cloud Fleet Finance Picture

But Chevy finance expert says fleet people can cope.

Operations•by Ed Bobit•January 1, 1977

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

On the broad automotive front we must support and influence our congressional leaders during the coming transitional period of leadership. We must encourage the watchdogs of our interests in Washington to insure that adequate and equitable attention is given to our national transportation policies; and specifically to the commitment of the long-term highway user needs.

Operations•by AF staff•November 1, 1976

Jangling Surprises Mark AFLA Meeting - Will German ‘superiority’ lead industry?

At the outset of the AFLA meeting, there was something suspect about the presentation of Herr Paul Vollmer, consultant to the German auto industry, on how the German auto industry will not only set trends, but will take on the role of world leader in car making.

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