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NewsJune 29, 2014

Ed Bobit, Founder of Automotive Fleet and Bobit Business Media, Passes Away

Ed Bobit, founder and chairman of Bobit Business Media, and publisher of Automotive Fleet magazine and many other media brands, passed away June 29 at the age of 86.

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NewsJuly 6, 2012

In Memoriam: George S. Kairalla, Owner of Datura Auto Sales and Rentals and Founding Member of the South Florida Auto Rental Association

Kairalla, who passed July 1 while vacationing with family, was a founding member and past and current president of the South Florida Auto Rental Association, as well as owner and president of Datura Auto Sales and Rentals, where he worked for more than 50 years.

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NewsMay 31, 2012

Guest Editorial: <i>‘If Ever I Would Leave You’</i>

Robert A. Smalley, Sr., was a mentor, a legend in the industry and the man responsible for the powerhouse that Hertz is today.

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NewsMay 29, 2012

In Memoriam: Robert Smalley, Former Hertz CEO and Founder of Cruise America

Smalley began his early auto rental career in the mid 1930's helping out his grandfather at his fledgling car rental agency on Miami Beach. From here, Smalley made a long-time impact at Hertz Corp. and launched a national RV rental company that now boasts a fleet of more than 4,000 RVs.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMarch 5, 2012

In Celebration of Michael LaPlaca...

Michael LaPlaca will be remembered as ‘the’ auto rental industry’s lawyer for his legal counsel to hundreds of car rental firms, his legislative advocacy, his written contracts and guides, and his roles as adviser, mentor and friend.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2003

In Memoriam: Paul Schuster

Industry leader passes away

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2003

In Memoriam: Bill Timberman

Industry leader passes away.

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