Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Mike Antich

Former Editor and Associate Publisher

Mike Antich covered the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for over 20 years. Mike has written or edited over 5,000 articles on fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing during this period.

Mike was the editor and associate publisher for Automotive Fleet magazine. 

Mike was also actively involved with a variety of fleet and remarketing industry associations and was a long-time member of the board of directors for the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). He served as AFLA's president from 2008-2009 and was reelected AFLA president in 2021-2022. He was also the chairman of the AFLA Globalization Committee, where he was instrumental in creating the first-ever Global Fleet Networking Consortium comprised of five international fleet associations.

He was also a member of the board of directors and an officer for the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA). He was the Alliance's long-time secretary and chaired its public relations committee. In addition, he was the past chairman of the IARA certification task force, which developed the industry's first-ever certification program for vehicle remarketers. 

In 2010, Mike was inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame and inducted into the Global Fleet Hall of Fame in 2022. He also won the Industry Icon Award, presented by the IARA and NAAA.

Mike was an international speaker and has spoken at numerous industry conferences, client advisory councils, and fleet sales meetings.

He passed away on Dec. 19, 2025. 

Newsby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2022

Elsie Lucia Retires from Estee Lauder Companies After Long Career in Fleet

With stints at Alfa-Laval/DeLaval and Unilever Bestfoods, Lucia finished her career as executive director, fleet and purchasing services at Estee Lauder, where she was hired in 2004.

Read More →
Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 16, 2022

Initial Vehicle Quality Declining Due to Supply Constraints

The 2022 J.D. Power annual Initial Quality Study revealed that the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to vehicle problems, hitting a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study.

Read More →
Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 15, 2022

Five Challenges Impacting the Upfit Market for Commercial Fleets

There is lot of uncertainty about the timeliness of deliveries of 2023 model chassis earmarked for upfitting. Many fleet managers still have fresh memories of the inconsistent delivery of chassis to upfitters during the 2022 model-year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 15, 2022

Leverage the Synergy of Safe Driving to Achieve Sustainability and Cost Goals

Safe driving, emission reductions, and cost containment can all be achieved at the same time.

Read More →
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 15, 2022

Falcone Named Commercial Fleet Sales Manager for Subaru

Matt Falcone has been named national commercial fleet sales manager for Subaru of America. Falcone will succeed Tina Kourakos, who will retire from Subaru of America on Oct. 3, 2022.

Read More →
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 11, 2022

Chris Villella Named Vice President, Business Development for EverWash

Everwash is the nation’s leading car wash membership platform

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 11, 2022

Caroline Costello Appointed Executive VP for ALTEN Technology USA

ALTEN is a French multinational technology consulting and engineering company founded in 1988 with offices in 25 countries

Read More →
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2022

Ed Burke Named Director, Commercial Sales for Bollinger Motors

The producer of the Bollinger B2 electric vehicle looks forward to Burke's years of experience in the new role.

Read More →
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2022

Katie Keeton Named National Account Manager, New York Region for Ford Pro

Keeton has almost two decades of fleet experience from her time at Siemens.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Mike AntichAugust 10, 2022

Nissan Exec Named Senior Leader, Transportation Partnerships and Strategy at Amazon

Jennifer Moser will join the last-mile mobility team as the global leader.

Read More →