Fleet Acquisition

The purchase of your fleet rental vehicles will be your biggest cost. The fleet acquisition decision between lease, buy and manufacturer repurchase can be complicated and overwhelming. This channel covers the latest news and tips regarding risk vehicles, buyback programs, funding, financing and loans for fleets of any size.

Auto Rental Financing Outlook

By Mark Eckhaus, Tim Yopp and Jack Goode, September 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

It’s time to fleet up. Do you know what your lenders are planning?

Nissan Begins 2011 LEAF Specification Phase

September 1, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

The automaker said customers in California, Arizona, Tennessee, Washington and Oregon who made online reservations will now be able to choose the color and trim level of their Nissan LEAF.

Tier 2 Brands Gain on Big Six in Fleet Sales

August 25, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

In January, the Big Six — General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan — held 73 percent of all commercial/ fleet sales. In July, that shrank to 64.7 percent and is expected to decline again in August.

Hyundai Ousts Nissan to Become One of Top Five Most-Considered Brands

August 11, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

A Kelley Blue Book study shows Ford as the most considered new auto brand, while Toyota continues to struggle.

Nissan Unveils 2011 Vehicle Lineup

July 7, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition, Green Fleet, Vehicle Research

The automaker’s all-new pure electric LEAF and motosports-inspired JUKE lead the lineup and will be introduced later this year.

Chrysler Begins Establishing Fiat Dealer Network

July 7, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

Chrysler Group expects to select dealers in about 125 markets identified for growth potential in the small-car segment. Fiat dealers will be located in approximately 41 states.

Used-Vehicle Supply to Decline, Resale Values to Increase in Coming Years

June 30, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition, Remarketing

The extensive drop in new-vehicle sales last year may cause a decline in the used-vehicle supply, resulting in higher resale values in the next few years.

J.D. Power: New-Vehicle Retail Sales Continue to Weaken in June

June 30, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

June new-vehicle retail sales were down 5 percent compared with one-year ago. Fleet sales were not expected to change, so the SAAR may come in well below the 10.9 million units previously expected.

Dollar Thrifty Completes $300 Million Asset-Backed Financing

June 23, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

The car rental company said the transaction will provide additional long-term fleet funding before the next scheduled fleet debt matures.

Used-Vehicle Price Growth Moderating in April

May 19, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition

Used-vehicle prices are achieving highs that will start to drive used-vehicle buyers to new cars, says Tom Kontos in Adesa's April Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions and Outlook.

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