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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1975

The LMV Story: Emphasis on the Lessor

Because of a strong attitude towards leasing's basic lessor responsibilities, the LMV people can be proud of a steady growth pattern.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 1975

Bank Leasing Activity Slows Down In '74

Poor auto sales are causing banks to head in other directions.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•January 1, 1975

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

. Detroit's top moguls meeting with President Ford found no encouragement toward an early prospect of another year that might see even ten million cars sold.

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Safety•by Ed Bobit•December 1, 1974

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

The true meaning is that without the seat belts, airbags simply are not effective enough.

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Operations•by Staff•December 1, 1974

How to Solve a Transportation Problem

The 3M Company had a problem with suburban traffic congestion. The solution was a Van Pooling Program.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•November 1, 1974

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

Our articles and advertising do represent our industry. We are well aware of it. If our publisher's page appears different, it is to provide constructive thought and an awareness that is not necessarily available in the news of the day; or month.

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Operations•by Staff•November 1, 1974

Air Bag Or Bag Of Wind?

There seems little doubt that motorists will be granted relief from the buzzers and interlocks on seat belts that many people find irritating.

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Remarketing•by Staff•November 1, 1974

Confessions of Car Wholesalers

Probably the most lively session at the AFLA Fall Meeting in Chicago this year was the Confessions of Car Wholesalers, a panel discussion of the wholesale car business followed by a testy question and answer session moderated by Pierce Walsh of Warren Buick.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•October 1, 1974

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

Most of us are aware that the vehicles that are purchased with '75 stickers are going to be up from better than $400 to over $1400, depending upon the model. That is stiff to say the least. No one has to be a professional finance man to know that the prime rate for interest is at 12% or better and this penetrates the cost picture for every purchaser; it influences the lease rate; and it directly affects the dealer in his floor planning.

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Safety•by Ed Bobit•September 1, 1974

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

The question before you is whether you choose to have belts and the related safety equipment optional or to have belts continue to be mandatory as they have been since 1968.

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