July 2012, Business Fleet - Department
By Tariq Kamal
With its stiff, European-style suspension and wheels mounted at the corners of the frame, it’s impossible to describe the MINI driving experience without using the word “go-kart.”
Tags: BMW, Mini Cooper, MINI Clubvan, Mini Clubman, MINI Roadster
March 2012, Business Fleet - Department
The most noticeable changes for the 3 Series are under the shell, where the 328i’s I-6 has been replaced by a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Tags: BMW, 3 Series, BMW 3 Series
September 2011, Business Fleet - Feature
By Chris Wolski and Mike Antich
BMW’s i-Series sub-brand ushers in a new era of urban mobility.
Tags: BMW, MINI E
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By Mike Antich When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later
By Mike Antich Significant dates in the history of fleet management, which ushered the start of profound change in the industry, include: Oct. 16, 1973 - The first OPEC oil embargo, which completely altered the types of vehicles driven by fleets and August 12, 1981 - IBM’s launch of its first desktop computer, which expanded computerization beyond the IT department to the desktop of every fleet manager. In future years, a new milestone date will be recognized - June 29, 2007.
By Mike Antich
By Chris Brown Now more than ever, the fleet manager is tasked with harnessing large amounts of data and turning the findings into actionable results. With so much technology driving so much information, the responsibility and burden are now greater than ever.
By Chris Brown Amid new products such as the light-duty pickups, the 2014 Impala, the Cruze diesel and the announcement of a new small cargo van, it’s the one-on-one attention that sticks with you.
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