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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 1, 2011

[1972] Gelco's Leadership Team

In 1972, Automotive Fleet interviewed the group of young veterans who headed up senior management at Gelco Corp. Their goals, they said, were to concentrate on client services to match the corporate fleet needs with the objective of dynamic group. Read our full story on Gelco from 1972 here.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 1, 2011

1977 AALA Convention Probes Industry Problems

The industry learns, networks, and relaxes at the 1977 AALA Convention.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 30, 2011

[1982] Photos from the AALA Convention in Miami

AALA members enjoyed a warm Florida convention in 1982. During the convention, an informal survey of the leaders was conducted to determine the value of specific automobiles in the 24-36 months from January 1982. The top cars thought to be most valuable by the group were A-car, F-car, Oldsmobile, K-car, Mercedes 300SD, Honda, and Toyota Celica.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1991

The 30 Most Important People in the Fleet Industry

To celebrate Automotive Fleet's 30th anniversary, Bobit Publishing would like to honor the top 30 individuals, both past and present, who have made significant contributions to the automotive fleet industry.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 1985

Leasing: Controversy Over Bank Penetration

A war in which one side has The Bomb … and the other has a couple of slingshots. That’s how some industry members view bank entry into the vehicle leasing market, where an ample source of funds can mean low rates.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 1, 1985

Leasing: Future Growth Projections

It’s a mature market characterized by canny lessees, innovative financing, new emphasis on vehicle services, and heightened competition for regional primacy. And it could all change – overnight. That’s the consensus of experts Automotive Fleet asked to forecast the future of U.S. commercial vehicle leasing.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1984

Stan Chason Looks Back at a 35-Year Career

Had someone told me, when I graduated from new York University in '49 as a pre-med student, that I would spend 35 years in both the retail automobile business and the leasing business, I would have told him he was crazy.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1982

GM Ads Feature Top Fleet Executive

Millions of Americans got to meet executives of some of the nation's largest leasing and rental firms, thanks to network television commercials featuring these industry leaders.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 1980

Ford's World Car Rises to Meet Import Challenge

Lessors see fleet application of Escort; Expanded role for new Granada.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1977

Fleet Industry To Become More Sophisticated

Stan Chason sees computerization in all phases of business.

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