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Operationsby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

Has the 2006 Diesel Engine Pre-Buy Materialized?

On January 1, all diesel trucks will turn into pumpkins. Not exactly, but some fleets have about as much information regarding the ramifications of the stringent 2007 emissions regulations covering heavy-duty diesel engines.

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Leasingby Bill BoscoNovember 1, 2006

How Will Accounting Rules Impact Off-Balance

The FASB and IASB have put a new leasing project on their agendas. The outcome will be the creation of one leasing standard applied worldwide. Is this the beginning of the end of off-balance sheet accounting for fleet leases?

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Operationsby Chris BrownOctober 1, 2006

Spoils of Truck Wars Go To Loyal Buyers

Domestic automakers are bending over backwards to prove their value. The loyal work-truck buyer may stand to benefit the most.

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Operationsby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2006

Run-Flat Tires: Promise Vs. Reality

Two systems vie for market share. Yet major engineering challenges must be overcome before either gains full acceptance.

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Operationsby Mike AntichSeptember 1, 2006

The False Economies of Driver Reimbursement

Driver reimbursement continues to be the wrong choice for commercial fleets for a number of reasons, ranging from HR issues and corporate safety concerns, liability exposure and tax consequences to employees.

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Operationsby Chris BrownJune 1, 2006

When Will Chinese-Made Vehicles Be Sold in America?

Chinese automakers are eyeing the U.S. market. Can Bricklin and Harmer succeed in bringing affordable Chinese cars stateside by 2008? Challenges lie ahead.

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Operationsby Alex RomanJune 1, 2006

Fuel Savers or Money Wasters?

As gas prices continue their astronomical rise, the influx of products claiming to “increase gas mileage by up to 25%” seems to increase tenfold.

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Remarketingby Gage WagonerMay 1, 2006

Philips Medical Systems Increases Net Realization with Upstream Remarketing

Through LeasePlan’s reDrive! upstream remarketing program, powered by Driveitaway, Philips Medical Systems’ fleet has increased net realization by $106,000 as of mid-February 2006, selling 159 vehicles.

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Remarketingby Chad SimonMay 1, 2006

Fleet Residuals Model Projects Used-Vehicle Values

Automotive Lease Guide’s Fleet Residuals model provides fleet managers with accurate used-vehicle value projections based on historical auction resale trends, seasonality depreciation rates, and incentive levels.

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2007 Ram Chassis Cab
Operationsby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2006

Work Trucks for Fleets: 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab

The commercial chassis cab arena has a new player, and small business tradesmen, fleet customers and traditional chassis cab users are saying, “It’s about time.” Dodge introduces the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab this fall.

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