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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. 

Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2018

Negligent Entrustment Is Based on What You Should Have Known

Negligent entrustment lawsuits typically focus on whether the company has an established safety policy and whether it enforces those policies.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 6, 2018

Tax Change Prompts Companies to Consider Company-Provided Vehicles vs. Reimbursement

The recent U.S tax law changes created a problem for employers who use a non-accountable vehicle reimbursement plan. Negative feedback has some companies reconsidering the viability of offering company-provided vehicles to help key employees mitigate the adverse impact of eliminated tax deduction.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2018

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Key takeaways about the suitability of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in urban fleet applications were its sure-footed S-AWC all-wheel-drive system and its responsive 1.5L turbo engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.

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Articlesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2018

Subaru of America Commemorates 50th Anniversary

Subaru of America’s golden anniversary marks five decades of growth that started from humble beginnings by two American businessmen.

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Photo Galleriesby Mike AntichAugust 1, 2018

Subaru's 50th Anniversary

Subaru of America’s golden anniversary marks five decades of growth that started from humble beginnings by two American businessmen.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJuly 30, 2018

Q&A: LeasePlan’s Corporate Transformation

Since the start of its business transformation strategy 18 months ago, LeasePlan USA has assembled an all-new leadership team. The business is addressing three key mega trends: the transition to subscription services, digitalization and zero-emission mobility.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 28, 2018

Extended Cycling Increases Truck Fleet TCO

A truck’s total cost of ownership (TCO) covers a specific range of expense variables, regardless of the make or model. The four lifecycle categories that influence TCO are fixed costs, operating expenses, incidental costs, and depreciation/resale value. A key factor that drives these lifecycle categories is a vehicle’s service life. 

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 16, 2018

The Disconnect Between Fleet Managers & Procurement Managers

Most in procurement take the position that fleet’s primary responsibility is to buy assets and services, which annually can range from millions to tens of millions of dollars in expenditures. This amount of corporate spend requires it be managed by someone with superb negotiation skills and proven procurement acumen.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 2, 2018

Maximizing Utilization Maximizes Truck Revenue

If you want to provide added value to your company, you need to view fleet as a business and not simply an aggregation of assets to be managed cost-effectively. The fastest way to improve your bottom line is to increase fleet utilization, which increases the productivity of each individual truck.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 26, 2018

Lyft Business Partners with Key Industries

The mission of Lyft Business is to help organizations of all sizes design transportation solutions for their employees and customers. Lyft Business works closely with partners to identify solutions that address specific challenges in their industries.

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