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NewsJanuary 8, 2014

N.J. County Records 450 Carjackings in '13

The 450 carjackings in Essex County, N.J., in 2013 set an all-time record for a county that includes the crime-ridden city of Newark and an upscale shopping center that draws suburbanites.

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ArticlesNovember 22, 2013

How to Survive a Carjacking

Carjacking has become one of the most prevalent crimes in many parts of the world. Most carjackings occur for the sole purpose of taking the car; it is a crime without a political agenda.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Fighting Fuel Fraud in South Africa

Fuel fraud and theft – the two major causes of significant financial losses to the fleet industry in South Africa – have been reduced by a computerized fuel management system from fleet management services provider Avis Fleet Services.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJune 28, 2011

Double Digit Odometer Fraud Between 2007 - 2010

“Clocking” is the illegal process of rolling back an odometer to a mileage lower than the actual miles driven. This crime is most prevalent with late-model vehicles, which have accumulated high mileage in a relatively short period of time, such as typically occurs with fleet vehicles. If you think odometer tampering is a thing of the past, you should think again. From 2007 to 2010, there has been a double-digit increase in odometer tampering.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 1985

Spring Conventions Are Cautiously Optimistic

While the automotive fleet and leasing industries seem to be enjoying good health in the midst of the resurging economy, a relapse could be in store if the federal government continues to neglect the mounting budget and trade deficits.

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Articlesby Ed BobitJune 1, 1984

Ed Bobit's Publisher's Page

In 1972, the new Federal Odometer Law caused quite a stir in the fleet market. Some of my personal and business friends scoffed at the legislation and failed to heed the warning of the Federal Trade Commission.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1975

Hotline News: Top News in Fleet and Leasing

Top story: investigation of odometer fraud

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ArticlesNovember 1, 1975

Odometer Legislation And Enforcement

NHTSA'S responsibilities to control odometer requirements.

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 1, 1968

Odometers: A Help Or a Hindrance?

Repercussions of California's odometer legislation are being felt throughout the country. Because of this law, and all that the law portends, the automotive industry may be forced to change its long-standing approach in used car selling.

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