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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 AntichDecember 27, 2013

Energizer Eliminates Fleet Role

Lynn Fee, supervisor of fleet and facilities services for Energizer in St. Louis, has left the company following the elimination of his position effective Jan.1.

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Newsby Mike AntichDecember 26, 2013

Infinity Insurance Fleet Manager Leaves Role

Charles (Chuck) Kukal is leaving his position as Fleet, Mail Centers and Administrative Services Supervisor at Infinity Insurance Company, effective Jan. 2.

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Newsby Mike AntichDecember 26, 2013

Global Fleet Director Retires from Invensys

Greg Asadoorian, director of global fleet for Invensys, will retire from the company Dec. 31, capping a 32-year career.

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 26, 2013

BMW 2014 Fleet Preview

BMW showcased its new X5 SUV and 5 Series, which is now available with a six-cylinder turbocharged diesel and an ActiveHybrid model.

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 26, 2013

2014 RAM 1500 Features New 3.0L V-6 EcoDiesel

The small displacement 3.0L EcoDiesel engine offers V-6 capability with lower CO2 emissions, while the 240-hp turbo-diesel mated to the 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic enhances fuel economy and range.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichDecember 16, 2013

Fleet Depreciation Trends Remain Stable for CY-2013

The used-vehicle market has always been driven by supply and demand. In the 2013 calendar-year, vehicle supply in the wholesale market continued to be tight relative to demand, helping bolster resale values.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 13, 2013

Traits Needed to Successfully Implement a Fleet Sustainability Program

Even with senior management support, implementing a green fleet sustainability program is not for the faint-hearted. Inevitably, there will be pushback from all sides, which, at times, can seem overwhelming. A fleet manager’s mettle will be tested, but there are 13 traits that will help you be successful.

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Newsby Mike AntichDecember 11, 2013

New Group Executive for Australia's Innovation Group Named

Peter Robb has been named Group Executive for the Innovation Group in the Melbourne Area of Australia.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 10, 2013

IRS to Focus on Auditing Fleets for Personal-Use Reporting & Compliance

Last August, the IRS announced areas it will prioritize for audits in 2014, one of which is fringe benefits, especially the personal use of company vehicles. Managing personal-use compliance is a headache. It is also expensive, with internal costs ranging from $35 to $75 per year per vehicle. Here's what you need to do to be prepared should your friendly IRS agent come knocking on your front door.

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Newsby Mike AntichDecember 9, 2013

In Memorium: John "Jack" O'Donnell

John "Jack" O'Donnell, retired director of fleet services for Wyeth, who ran the pharmaceutical company's fleet from 1979 to 2008, passed away on Aug. 7, 2013. He was 61.

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