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ArticlesDecember 29, 2011

Too Much Information? The Dangers of Data Drowning

Since the 1970s, fleet managers have seen vehicle operation data increase from a trickle to a torrent. How should they separate useful data from the interesting, but useless?

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

Survey: More Drivers Postponing Car Maintenance or Repair

YONKERS, NY -- Forty percent of consumers involved in repair decisions are postponing car maintenance or repair on their primary vehicle, according to a new survey from the Consumers Reports National Research Center.

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NewsDecember 5, 2011

Sears Auto Centers and LeasePlan USA Implement Electronic Work-order Authorization Solution

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - The companies have teamed up to implement a time saving electronic work-order authorization program through LeasePlan’s eRepair system in approximately 840 Sears Auto Centers nationwide.

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NewsNovember 30, 2011

GM's Long-Lasting Brake Technology Will Be on 80 Percent of its Models by MY-2016

DETROIT - GM said its FNC corrosion-protection process has helped reduce warranty claims on its vehicles equipped with treated rotors by 70 percent.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

Higher Tire Prices Forecast for 2012

TORRANCE, CA - The multiple price increases for replacement tires occurring year-to-date for calendar-year 2011 point to more increases on the horizon. Most tire industry experts foresee tire price hikes continuing for the balance of this calendar-year.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

Longer Oil Drain Intervals Decrease PM Expenses

TORRANCE, CA ­­- There has been an ongoing trend by OEMs to extend recommended oil drain intervals, which has helped to decrease preventive maintenance expenses.

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NewsNovember 23, 2011

Maintenance Costs Increase in 2011-CY

TORRANCE, CA ­­- Many fleets are incurring additional miles on vehicles due to increased business activity, which has added to fleets' costs with increased repairs and replacement cycling.

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NewsOctober 6, 2011

Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program

FRANKLIN, TN - Nissan said it’s working with DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) to help implement the program’s certification process and I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, to conduct technician training.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2011

LeasePlan Risk Management Services Awarded I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Designation for 17th Year

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL - LeasePlan Risk Management Services' I-CAR certified professionals, who average more than 26 years of experience, oversee the entire repair process for its clients.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2011

Continental to Increase Passenger and Light Truck Tire Prices 8.5%

FORT MILL, SC - Continental Tire The Americas (CTA) announced a price increase of up to 8.5 percent on all PLT Continental, General, and Proprietary Brand passenger and light truck tires in the U.S.

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