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eNews Tuesday Edition Feb 2, 2010

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Every Tuesday and Friday, check out Automotive Fleet's eNews to find a sampling of the latest fleet industry news and happenings.

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Latest News

Ford Fleet Sales Double Since Last January
DEARBORN, MI - For the month of January, Ford sales to fleet customers more than doubled last January's depressed levels (up 154 percent), posting gains in every fleet market. Read Full Story

GM Sees 14% Increase in January Sales
DETROIT - General Motors dealers delivered 42,703 fleet vehicles in January, comprising 29 percent of total deliveries for the month. Read Full Story


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Thyssenkrupp Improves Fuel Efficiency with Transit Connects
MEMPHIS, TN - With 90 Ford Transit Connects on the road and another 50 on order, ThyssenKrupp Elevator may eventually replace its 1,500 current cargo vans with the Transit Connect models. Read Full Story

AALA Pens Accord with Leading Fuel, Transportation Organizations
ALEXANDRIA, VA - The American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) has established a working accord with Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and UPS to help advance opportunities and markets for natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicles. Read Full Story


EDF Video Offers Tips to Cut Costs & Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON - Environmental Defense Fund's (EDF) video, titled The Power of Scale, visually depicts how small actions done by many can result in big changes for the corporate bottom line and the health of the planet. Read Full Story

Balloting Begins for 2010 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
TORRANCE, CA - The award is sponsored by Work Truck magazine. In appreciation of fleet manager participation, a $50 American Express gift card will be awarded to one randomly selected professional fleet manager among the voters. Read Full Story


Location Set for 2010 Green Fleet Conference
TORRANCE, CA - The 2010 Green Fleet Conference, scheduled for Oct. 18-19, will be held at the Towne & Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego. Read Full Story

Strange... but True Stories Requested
TORRANCE, CA - Do you have a story that's so strange, it's hard to believe? Perhaps something that happened to a driver or a bizarre call you got from the road? Send it over to Automotive Fleet! Read Full Story


WebXclusive
Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009
Top viewed stories included "Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market," "How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program," and "Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs." Read Full Story


Press Releases


Blogs

Market Trends

Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs Forecast $100-per-Barrel Oil in 2011
Goldman Sachs was the first to forecast a $100-plus-per-barrel crude oil price when the bank issued a research report last November, which called for a $110-per-barrel average price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude in 2011. Morgan Stanley released a similar report in January and targets $95-per-barrel of WTI futures by December 2010, with an average price of $100 per barrel in 2011. Read or Respond

Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

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Featured Stories
State of the Fleet Market Outside North America
Global Fleet Services is an international alliance of fleet management companies representing global regional markets. The alliance met in Spain to discuss fleet trends in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Read Full Story
Special Report: The State of Commercial Fleet Management in 2010
There continues to be economic uncertainty among fleets manifested by extended cycling, right-sizing initiatives, and intense pressure to control costs. The consensus is the worst is behind us, but 2010 will be a tough road. Read Full Story

Reader Involvement

Balloting Begins for 2010 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
TORRANCE, CA - The award is sponsored by Work Truck magazine. In appreciation of fleet manager participation, a $50 American Express gift card will be awarded to one randomly selected professional fleet manager among the voters. Read Full Story

Strange... but True Stories Requested
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet needs more of your "Strange but True" fleet stories! Send one over today! Read Full Story

2010 Fleet Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
TORRANCE, CA - Nominations for the 2010 Fleet Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Eligible nominees must have at least 10 years fleet management experience and have contributed significantly to the industry. Read Full Story

Update Your Fleet Information for Top Fleet Listing
TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet updates our Top Fleet listing throughout the year to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. Update your fleet's information today! Read Full Story


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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Assoc. Publisher/Executive Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Grace Lauron, Senior Editor
(310) 533-2414
Grace.Lauron@bobit.com
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