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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. 

Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2004

Miller’s 45-Year Career Parallels Growth of Mike Albert Leasing

Don Miller has held almost every job at the lessor - from service writer, to leasing salesman, to used-car manager. Miller started his career when fleet leasing was in its infancy, a year after the inception of Mike Albert Leasing.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2004

Fleet Car Maintenance Expenses Were Flat in 2003

Low inflation, stable national account pricing, and extended service intervals are keeping a ceiling on fleet maintenance costs. The majority of expenses continue to be in PM and replacing wear items, such as tires and brakes.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2004

The Right Pricing Strategy is the Key to a Successful Employee Sales Program

There is a renewed emphasis on maximizing remarketing dollars following the dramatic declines in resale values that have been occurring over the past three years. Although purchasing and negotiating skills are crucial, the skill that continues to set apart exceptional fleet managers is their remarketing expertise. One remarketing channel receiving increased attention is internal remarketing or the sale of company vehicles to employees. The key ingredient to a successful employee sales program

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2004

The Transition to 42-Volt Batteries and Its Impact on In-House Fleet Maintenance

The 12-volt battery, along with the automotive electrical system it supports, will more than triple its voltage to 42 volts in the next four years. The three forces driving a new, higher voltage standard for automotive electrical systems are: 1. The increased power demands from convenience/comfort features and new electronic/telematic devices. 2. Mandated emission standards. 3. Mandated fuel economy standards. Vehicle electrical demand has doubled in the past 20 years and the current

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 1, 2004

First-Ever Privacy Law Protects Drivers from Black Box Data

Event data recorders (EDRs) are electronic “black boxes” that collect and store information about the operation of a vehicle. A variety of data can be recorded such as vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, accelerator pedal position, and the degree of pressure applied to the brakes immediately prior to an accident. Nationwide, black box sensors have been built into millions of vehicles currently in operation.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2004

Will OE Tire Strategies Increase Fleet Operating Costs?

A growing trend is for auto designers to work with tire manufacturers in developing tires specific to particular model vehicles. This has proliferated the number of tire sizes available since no other tire in the tire manufacturer’s product line meets this vehicle-specific performance and handling specification.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 1, 2004

Extended Service Life Exerts Upward Pressures on Fleet

A key factor exerting upward pressure on public sector fleet operating costs is the long-standing trend to operate vehicles for ever-longer service lives. All around the country, public sector fleets are being forced by budgetary constraints to defer or reduce capital expenditures to acquire replacement vehicles. This is especially the case for fleets that depend on appropriations from their agencies' general funds rather than fleet replacement funds. As a result, these fleets are running vehicl

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Articlesby Mike AntichDecember 1, 2003

NY Health Law Expands Smoke-free Workplace to Company Vehicles

Health concerns about exposure to secondhand smoke have caused many states to enact clean indoor air laws that restrict or prohibit smoking in the workplace. Currently, 24 states have such restrictions. In addition, many cities and counties have enacted similar ordinaces that restrict or prohibit smoking in the workplace. The question is what constitutes a "workplace."

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2003

The Future Direction of Automotive Design

What design trends will influence the next generation of fleet vehicles? Bob Lutz, vice chairman of product development for General Motors, recently shared his thoughts with AF on RWD, crossovers, and future GM models.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2003

Under-Reserving Depreciation Expense is Compounding Fleet Resale Losses

Although resale prices for used fleet vehicles in the wholesale market have stabilized in recent months, the majority of vehicles whose depreciation has been amortized at two percent per month continue to lose money at resale.

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