By Eckhaus Fleet, January 2012 in Leasing, Remarketing, Vehicle Research
Q: I saw on one of your manufacturer’s Repurchase Programs a reference to a “Non-Return Allowance.” What is that?
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December 13, 2011 in Remarketing, Vehicle Research
Dealers to Save More than $2,000 Purchasing 3-Year-Old Highly-Fleeted Compacts
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December 13, 2011 in Rental Operations, Vehicle Research
A Zipcar annual study on “millennials,” or 18-34-year-olds, reveals that this age group values saving money and protecting the environment when considering car ownership.
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December 12, 2011 in Green Fleet, Vehicle Research
In the study of five major rental companies in the United Kingdom, commissioned by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, about 20% of trips were one-way.
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November 9, 2011 in Safety, Vehicle Research
ARLINGTON, VA — Five minivan models have earned the 2011 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and Volkswagen Routan — which all share a common structure — join the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna in the Top Safety Pick ranks following new evaluations for rollover protection.
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November 8, 2011 in Vehicle Research
FRANKLIN, TN – Nissan has announced that its new 12-passenger version of its NV commercial van, the 2012-MY NV3500HD Passenger Van, will come in three models and offer two engine choices, a V-6 and a V-8.
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November 2, 2011 in Vehicle Research
Ricky Beggs, managing editor of Black Book, presents the Oct. 31 edition of "Beggs on the Used Car Market." In his weekly video, he discusses the performance of the various car and truck market segments, and the possible role of changing fuel prices.
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November 2, 2011 in Vehicle Research
Fleet and rental sales are expected to make up 20 percent of total industry sales in October 2011.
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September 8, 2011 in Vehicle Research
The new model pricing and features for the Rogue, as well as the 2012-MY Nissan Xterra were released Sept. 8.
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September 7, 2011 in Vehicle Research
Average auction rates for rental risk units remain above this mark for the fifth month in a row.
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