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Mike Antich
Fleets Reassess Amortization Rates

By Mike Antich
In the commercial fleet industry, the most common amortization rate used for establishing a depreciation reserve is 50 months. Recently, some major fleets extended amortization rates on new-vehicle orders.

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

By Mike Antich
Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.

Short-Term Cost-Cutting Strategies Backfire in the Long-Run

By Mike Antich

Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs Forecast $100-per-Barrel Oil in 2011

By Mike Antich

Auto Focus

Chris Brown
What to Tax, if Not Car Rentals?

By Chris Brown
Here are some novel ideas on taxation that shift the burden away from car renters.

Toyota Recall: What We Know as of Thursday

By Chris Brown
A separate recall was issued on Wednesday in regards to the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. Commercial and rental fleets as well as leasing companies are handling this problem in different ways at the moment. The prevailing wisdom is "inform, inform, inform."

Car Rental No-show Fees: Are We Ready?

By Chris Brown

How Can a Drop in Car Rental Revenues Be a Good Thing?

By Chris Brown

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Business Fleet - September/October 2009

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • How to Be Your Lender’s Best Customer
  • Ford Transit Connect Gets Fleet Action
  • How to Choose a Portable Navigation System
    And much more…