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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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May 19, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition
Funston, an automotive industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in fleet sales development, vehicle remarketing, distribution, logistics and business management, will be responsible for marketing the all-electric CODA sedan to commercial fleet customers.
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May 5, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition
The automaker said it will offer cash back or zero-percent financing on most 2010 model year Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram truck vehicles when financed through GMAC Financial Services.
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