Business Fleet – Market Trends

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Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

July 14, 2009

Six key trends will determine Class 3-7 medium-duty truck lifecycle costs in the 2010 calendar-year. They are diesel prices, acquisition costs, resale, maintenance costs, replacement tire expense, and environmental regulatory requirements. Here is a forecast of what to expect.

Tags: Acquisition, diesel, Fleet Trends, Medium-Duty Truck, regulations, remarketing, replacement tire costs, Resale Value

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:43 AM | » Comments(1)

Used-Vehicle Market Nosedives in October: More Downward Movement Anticipated

November 11, 2008

October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.

Tags: credit gridlock, Financing, remarketing, used-car, wholesale market

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:18 AM | » Comments(0)

More Factors Point to an Impending Used-Vehicle Shortage

August 7, 2008

The past two weeks have produced a dizzying string of announcements ranging from Chrysler Financial stopping lease financing, Chase Auto Finance no longer providing lease financing for Chrysler brands, Wells Fargo ending lease financing, all major OEMs decreasing truck production volumes, and HSBC Financial Corp.’s decision to stop funding auto loans. All of which may be good news for fleets remarketing vehicles two to three years from now.

Tags: Chase Auto Finance, Chrysler Financial, remarketing, shortage, used-vehicle, Wells Fargo & Co

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Thursday, August 7, 2008 8:46 AM | » Comments(3)

A Perfect Storm Pummels Truck Resale Values

July 15, 2008

A combination of market forces have converged to create a “perfect storm” to drive down resale values for pickup trucks by 15-25 percent. These convergent forces are higher fuel prices, tighter consumer credit, and a stagnant construction market. As a result, the pool of buyers (hence market demand) for used trucks has contracted, putting downward pressure on resale prices.

Tags: four-cylinder, remarketing, Resale Value, truck resale

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:56 AM | » Comments(0)

Economic Slowdown Causes Fleet Resale Values to Decline

February 11, 2008

Most fleet vehicles are purchased by subprime buyers; however, these buyers are now finding it increasingly difficult to qualify for used-vehicle loans. The slowdown in the construction market is dampening demand for used pickups, and full-size vans.

Tags: market forecast, remarketing, used-vehicle

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Monday, February 11, 2008 2:58 PM | » Comments(0)

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Mike Antich

Editor & Associate Publisher

Mike Antich has been covering the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for more than 20 years. During this period, Mike has written or edited more than 4,600 articles on the subjects of fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing.

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