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eNews Tuesday Edition May 15, 2012

Bloom Promoted to President of Enterprise Fleet Management
ST. LOUIS - Steve Bloom’s most recent position was Senior Vice President of Enterprise Fleet Management. Bloom reports to Pam Nicholson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise Holdings. Read Full Story

You can’t control how high fuel prices will rise, but what you can control is your fleet's driving efficiency. Learn how GPS Insight can significantly cut your fuel costs by reducing idling and speeding, eliminating unauthorized usage, optimizing routes, and monitoring fuel card fraud. Click here for more information about how GPS Insight can reduce your fleet costs.

Chrysler Event and Website Focuses on Mobility Solutions
AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler Group launched a new website focusing on its mobility solutions. The automaker is also hosting an event at its headquarters May 14 -18 that shows a range of vehicles converted for use by individuals with mobility restrictions. Read Full Story

Automotive Design Panel Discusses Vehicle Weight Reduction Efforts
DETROIT – Reducing vehicle weight was a recent topic of discussion at an Automotive Press Association meeting on May 10. Panelists discussed how new types of automotive materials can reduce weight. Read Full Story



Flash Drive with Take-Home Value
All Fleet Safety Conference attendees will receive a flash drive packed with safety-related articles from the pages of Automotive Fleet. (while supplies last) For a complete list of articles, click the link. The flash drive is brought to you by Volvo.

Minimize Risk Exposure and Avoid Legal Threats
Fleet Safety Conference offers these sessions dedicated to protecting your fleet from litigation: How to Prepare for a Safety-Related Lawsuit, Minimize Risk Exposure When Expatriates Drive Your Vehicles and Negligent Entrustment Liabilities.


Veolia Launches Propane Autogas Taxi Fleet in Baltimore, Plans to Convert 250 Taxis
BALTIMORE - The company plans to convert 50 Checker Yellow taxis in Baltimore by the end of 2012, and a total of 250 more taxis in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Fla., and Denver. Read Full Story

KelleyAmerit Fleet Services Adds Scott Mishoe as VP of Sales
WALNUT CREEK, CA - Mishoe has more than 25 years of experience in the fleet industry, including roles in fleet maintenance, management, and leasing, according to KelleyAmerit. Read Full Story


Hyundai Adds New Standard Equipment to 2013-MY Sonata Models
COSTA MESA, CA – Hyundai added new standard features to its 2013-MY Sonata, including heated seats as standard on equipment on all models and option packages (except the base GLS model) and new sunroof choices for the Sonata Limited. Read Full Story

Blogs

Market Trends

What’s the ‘Tipping Point’ for Fuel Prices?
During the past decade, we’ve witnessed a steady escalation of fuel prices with forecasters extrapolating these trend lines to predict even higher future prices. What is the “tipping point” for the price of fuel before it starts to have a significant negative impact on senior management’s desire to operate a company-provided fleet? Read or Respond

Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
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Useful Whitepapers
Natural Gas Opportunities and CNG Fueling Infrastructure
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Cost Plus vs. Retail Minus: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Real Life Examples of How to Reduce Fuel Costs with GPS Tracking
Click here to read the whitepaper
Key Features of Online Fleet Management
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
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Featured Stories
Resale Market Predicted to Show Strong Retention
What can the market expect of wholesale price trends in the second-half of 2012? Relative price stability and strong demand as consumers look to rid themselves of their aging vehicles. Read Full Story
<p>Data from CEI's Fleet Safety Matrix program.</p> Creating a Fleet Safety Matrix
Understanding that one-size solutions don’t fit all, the CEI Matrix Project is geared to help fleets create the most comprehensive safety policies and practices, specifically measured to each fleet. Read Full Story


Reader Involvement

More Strange but True Stories Requested
TORRANCE, CA - Do you have a story that's so strange, it's hard to believe? Let your peers share in the laughter by sending a story to Automotive Fleet for an upcoming issue. Read Full Story


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Prepared By:

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

Greg Basich, Web Editor
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