Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Articles

Operations•by Ed Bobit•April 1, 1975

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

You know those expensive catalytic converters required on all 1975 cars were supposed to eliminate harmful exhaust emissions. Now federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists fear the converters may be causing more air pollution problems than they cure.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1975

Your Own Service Facility? The Plusses and Minuses

A case history on how one fleet quickly proved that 'Doing it Yourself' pays off in the long run

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•April 1, 1975

Driving Longer ... and Cheaper

Extending vehicle life may add some expense but Hallmark reports important cost savings.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Ed Bobit•March 1, 1975

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

Total retail (including fleet) sales for the 1973 model year were 9,775,493 compared to a 1974 total of 7,715,040 showing a whopping 21-percent drop.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1975

Automated Control System Saves Money in Michigan

Genesee County in Michigan has found a way to cut fleet operation costs with a unique Motor Pool operation.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1975

Lincoln-Mercury Presents the Bobcat Right on Time

For 1975, Lincoln-Mercury will introduce the Bobcat, a sporty subcompact that will add still another dimension to their already diverse product line. It will be ready to go by March 21.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1975

American Motors Introduces the Pacer

With a range of 500 miles under highway driving conditions, the Pacer should get some attention. And why not? Also looks great!

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•February 1, 1975

Rabbit and Scirocco Are Ready for the Road

Volkswagen's new entries are even easier on gas.

Read More →
Operations•Cover Story•by AF Staff•January 1, 1975

AF's Exclusive Leasing Rental Study VII

Results, analysis and trends are identified again for the industry covering fourteen consecutive years that outline the changes, growth and cost characteristics that offer introspective assessment for the whole market over a period of years. A 22% increase in the intermediate fleet car population and an 8% increase in the compact fleet car population highlight Automotive Fleet's seventh two-year survey of the leasing rental industry.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1975

NAFA'S Personal Use Survey Shows Change in Policy

The percentage of fleets permitting licensed children to drive a company car has declined - from 62-percent in 1973 to 47-percent in 1974.

Read More →