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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 AntichOctober 26, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer, causing repair spend to increase in 2021

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 24, 2021

Fuel Prices Trending Upward; Longevity of Trend is Uncertain

This special report will provide an in-depth examination of 2021 operating cost trends for fuel spend, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, replacement tire prices, PM spend, warranty recovery, and a forecast of CY2022 expenses.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 21, 2021

New Geotab-Automotive Fleet Collaborative Video Series to Debut

A four episode Global Fleet Voices video series entitled "Data is the Gateway to Your Future Fleet," which is produced in collaboration with Automotive Fleet magazine and Geotab will debut on October 26, 2021. Episode 1 will feature a discussion on Big Data Insights with Hayley Barone of Heineken, Mike Branch of Geotab, and Mike Antich of Automotive Fleet.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 17, 2021

The Future of Fleet is Growth Through Change

David Madrigal, executive vice president for Element Fleet Management, spoke with Automotive Fleet to discuss the fleet industry's current challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the future may hold post-COVID.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 12, 2021

Four Ways to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

Upfitting a vehicle is a process that requires thought and consideration. It is essential that fleet managers and all suppliers collaborate on upfits. In the final analysis, there are four proven strategies that will expedite OTD for upfits.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 12, 2021

Upfitter OTD Impacted by Labor & Parts Shortages

Upfitters have been battered by inconsistent chassis deliveries from the OEMs, back-ordered parts, widespread labor shortages, constraints on ordering pre-fabricated parts, and higher expenses for aluminum and steel.

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Newsby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2021

Origin of the Microchip Shortage & Other Constraints

As demand for once common products soared, the ability to ship vehicles, parts, components, and other materials dwindled with each passing week into the pandemic.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2021

Unprecedented Supply Constraints Disrupt 2021 OTD

There were a slew of OEM‐related ordering, production, and cancellation challenges. Throughout the model-year, there were large shifts in buildout times as well as a number of post‐buildout cancellations of accepted orders.

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Videosby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2021

Global Macro-Trends and Regional Dynamics Influencing Multinational Fleets

Hear a discussion centered around global trends and regional dynamics that are influencing multinational fleets in this episode of Global Fleet Management Voices.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 27, 2021

Driver Engagement & Cross-Department Collaboration

All stakeholders — from senior management to local supervisors — should be engaged in fleet safety. To ensure success, senior leadership must support the initiative and communicate that support to everyone within the organization.

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