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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: Chrysler Reveals All-New Electric Minivan Concepts to USPS

WASHINGTON - Chrysler revealed four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Earth Day celebration on April 22. USPS has a stated goal of reducing energy use 30 percent by 2015.

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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: GM & Penske Outline Proposed Purchase of Saturn Brand

DETROIT - General Motors Corp. and Penske Automotive Group have confirmed details of a proposed transaction under which Penske would acquire the Saturn brand, according to GM and Penske statements. If completed, the deal would save more than 350 dealerships and 13,000 jobs at Saturn and its retailers in the United States, and would preserve the customer-focused Saturn brand.

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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: Hybrid Resale Values Decline More than 25%

LOS ANGELES - Used-hybrid values have fallen over 25 percent as the demand for smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles has slowed, according to data from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). "More and more consumers base their purchasing decision on vehicle utility and price rather than fuel economy," said Juan Flores, director, vehicle valuation for KBB.

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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: Fleet Replacement Cycles Remain Steady

TORRANCE, CA - An Automotive Fleet study on fleet vehicle depreciation expenses revealed replacement cycles for several segments appeared to remain steady since 2005. The information is based off data supplied by Automotive Resources International, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services, LeasePlan USA, PHH Arval, and Wheels Inc. from 2005 to 2008 of more than 1.5 million vehicles.

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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: Fleet Managers React to Chrysler's Chapter 11 Filing

Commercial fleet managers have expressed sourcing loyalty to Chrysler, but key concerns remain about unbuilt units, downsizing of the dealer network, and whether a lengthy bankruptcy proceeding will impact 2010 selector development.

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News•December 28, 2009

Top 2009 News: GM Remains 'Committed to Fleet and Commercial Customers'

DETROIT - In a statement promising General Motors' "strong commitment" to fleet and commercial customers "remains unchanged," Jim Campbell, GM general manager fleet and commercial operations, addressed the automaker's June 1 bankruptcy filing.

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News•December 22, 2009

AmeriFleet Recognized as #1 Supplier in Fleet Logistics

ALPHARETTA, GA - A recently completed independent industry study commissioned within the fleet industry recognized AmeriFleet Transportation as the category leader in Fleet Logistics.

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News•December 22, 2009

McKie Named COO of Innovative Funding Services

AUSTIN, TX - Robert McKie has been named chief operating officer (COO) of Innovative Funding Services. He most recently served as vice president of sales at Wells Fargo Financial in Eden Prairie, Minn.

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News•December 22, 2009

McKee to Retire from ARI, Ortell Appointed as President

MT. LAUREL, NJ - ARI announced Dec. 22 that President Bill McKee will retire July 31, 2010. Carl Ortell, current executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed McKee, effective Jan. 1.

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News•December 18, 2009

Donlen Releases Award-Winning Fleet Management Tools for the iPhone on iTunes

NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen Corporation has launched a fleet management app for the iPhone, downloadable for free for all Donlen customers via the Apple iTunes mobile app store.

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