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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2021

Used Vehicle Prices Set New Records Amid Tight Supply

The average listing price reached $25,500 as July closed, after surpassing the $25,000 mark for the first time ever in June.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2021

Automobile Prices Hit All-Time High in July 2021

Tight new-vehicle supply puts upward pressure on new-vehicle transaction prices. Affordability hits 10-year low in July.

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Articlesby Lexi TuckerAugust 18, 2021

A Look at Vocational Vehicle Shortage: Causes, Effects, and Lessons

From the pandemic to chip shortages, vocational fleets have had to weather a lot. Here’s what they can do to prepare going forward.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 16, 2021

Impact on Maintenance as Vehicles Idled Due to Pandemic

During calendar-year 2020, fleet maintenance expenses declined year-over-year compared to CY-2019, primarily driven by the COVID lockdowns and customer restrictions on allowing visitors on company premises. In addition, vehicles were under-utilized resulting in unintended additional problems such as flat tires, dead batteries, and rusting brakes.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 15, 2021

3 Finalists for 2021 Fleet Manager of the Year

The three finalists for the 2020 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award were announced by Automotive Fleet magazine. The award is sponsored by Wheels, Inc. and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). The winner of the Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award will be announced at the 2021 AFLA Conference, which will be held in-person on Oct. 4-6, 2021, at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2021

CPO Sales Increase in July, Outpace Pre-Pandemic Level

Near-record low new-vehicle inventory and record-high prices will keep certified pre-owned units as very attractive alternatives.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2021

New-Vehicle Supply Still Low but Starting to Stabilize

As August opened, inventories were running 53% below 2020 levels and 68% below 2019 levels.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2021

Merchant Fleet's Tom Coffey Wins Global Excellence Award

The annual Globee Sales and Customer Service Excellence Awards recognize achievements in sales, service, support, and business development from all over the world.

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Newsby Martin RomjueAugust 10, 2021

AutoIMS 2Q Report Shows Leaps in Converstion Rate, Sale Prices

The company's second quarterly report in a row highlights key aggregate metrics for the auction industry.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 9, 2021

Fisher Promoted to Director, Global Fleet & Travel for National Oilwell Varco

As director, global fleet & travel, Kimberly Fisher manages 5,000-plus assets globally for National Oilwell Varco implementing a global fleet strategy. Fisher manages the company’s global fleet in the U.S., Canada, UAE, U.K., and Brazil.

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