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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJuly 13, 2011

Need Fleet? Get in Line

For small fleets ramping up in the recovery, replacing work vehicles out of stock will be difficult with already tight dealer inventories—except if you’re looking for pickups.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 22, 2011

Sell Now?

The used car market is at its valuation peak – but the so-called bubble may be better characterized as an air mattress deflating. It’s all about supply.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 16, 2011

How the GAO Auto Recall Report Could Affect Auto Rental

The report released on June 15 by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows just how complicated the recall process is and how difficult it is for vehicle owners to comply. This could help the fight for sensible recall legislation.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownJune 8, 2011

How is GM Managing Residual Values?

Leo Burns, General Motors’ residual value management guru, shares what was broken and how it’s being fixed.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 20, 2011

GM Unveils New Models and New Technology

Straight from General Motors' annual fleet preview, here are notes and info on a fleet-only crossover, a Volt test drive, new LPG offerings and technology to squeeze every drop of fuel economy from an internal combustion engine.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 11, 2011

The Q1 Car Rental Crystal Ball

How are high fuel prices and the Japan crisis affecting supply and demand for car rental?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMay 5, 2011

Hybrids: Eco or Ego?

A thorough emissions analysis will answer the question.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownApril 21, 2011

What Keeps Leasing Company Execs Up at Night?

At NAFA’s fleet conference last week, heads of the major leasing companies talked about rising oil prices, distracted driving, changing to leasing rules and managing the rush of technology.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownApril 20, 2011

Should Car Sharing Get a Pass on Excise Taxes?

Car sharing and car rental are both part of the solution to the public’s transportation needs. The two communities are better off fighting excise taxes—as well as vicarious liability protection and recalls—together.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownApril 13, 2011

Going Green in a Tough Economy

Hybrids and electric vehicles are still grabbing the most headlines. But at the NAFA Institute & Expo in Charlotte this week, the fleet industry explored more mundane ways to go green, save fuel and still keep costs in check.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 24, 2011

Chrysler Unveils New Products at Fleet Preview

Chrysler gathered its biggest fleet buyers in Austin, Texas this week to show off new vehicles and talk fleet plans. This year we could drive the products and kick the tires. (With photos.)

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownMarch 15, 2011

CRS: What the Manufacturers Said

Representatives from four of the major auto manufacturers gathered at the Car Rental Show to talk rental. While rental continues to represent an integral part of the business, OEMs are managing rental fleet sales to protect residuals.

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