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Articlesby Ed BobitJanuary 1, 1982

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The automotive leasing industry has grown in the face of weakness in the auto industry, in the economy generally, and is spite of interest rates and money market conditions that could well have choked it, bodes well for its future in happier economic circumstances.

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Articlesby Ed BobitDecember 1, 1981

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In this issue, for the first time, we are completely addressing the light truck/van fleet market and it may appear strange to you.

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Articlesby Ed BobitNovember 1, 1981

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Where is the innovation needed today to meet some of the strongest challenges that business people have faced in a number of decades?

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Articlesby Ed BobitOctober 1, 1981

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How often have you heard the private comment within the industry referring to fleet manager functions as those of a common clerk? I've heard it hundreds of times and I am sincere in my objective to challenge this type of medieval thinking.

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Articlesby Ed BobitJune 1, 1981

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Barnhart's remarks reflect the "new look' in Washington and the intent of the Republican party to abolish the 55-mph speed limit.

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Articlesby Ed BobitApril 1, 1981

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Each year that we produce another data-filled Fact Book, I try to do some extra analysis in this column which might be helpful to you. There were some dramatic changes during the period from the 1979 to 1980, both in retail and fleet marketing.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1981

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Last year some 1600 automobile dealers failed to survive. One needs only to view the sales figures to understand why. In 1978 the U.S. had an 11 million car year.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1981

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My name is Barbara (Bobit) Logue. You are stuck with another of my annual efforts to substitute for the "great one" while he is stretching out three conventions - New Orleans, Houston and La Costa around Super Bowl XV.

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Articlesby Ed BobitJanuary 1, 1981

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Many of us may be too "mature" and jaded in our business world to attempt a New Year's resolution but there is a need and good reason to begin the New Year with solid optimism.

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Articlesby Ed BobitOctober 1, 1980

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Things used to be so simple in the fleet business. I was wearing my white shoes with the gold fish in the heels, and I was buying booze and broads. I was selling fleet cars like popcorn. Now everything keeps changing. This year the car manufacturers have changed, confusing the seller and the buyer ...

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