Automotive Fleet

By Automotive Fleet

Explore the latest trends, insights, and expert discussions in fleet management with Automotive Fleet's podcast series. From industry-leading interviews to in-depth analyses, each episode is designed ... more

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Automotive Fleet episodes:

May 23, 2022Fear that MY-2023 Ordering Cycle May be Déjà vu of MY-2022
The 95th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today’s topics include:
There is huge pent-up demand in the fleet industry to compensate for the vehicles that companies were unable to source in the 2021 and 2022 model years.

There is a real availability issue of finding “fleet level” vehicles that are not loaded with options geared toward retail customers.

More OEMs have moved to a controlled allocation system.

The upfitting industry is a key contributor to longer order-to-delivery times due to supply chain shortages and increased costs due to rising commodity prices.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:36 Pent-up Demand for Fleets
2:30 Availability of Finding “Fleet Level” Vehicles
4:10 Controlled Allocation System
5:50 Upfitting Longer Order-to-Delivery Times
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May 23, 2022Fleet Meet: Analysis of Escalating Fleet Costs in Europe and North America
This new biweekly Fleet Meet video series is co-produced by Automotive Fleet and Fleet360 to compare and contrast fleet trends occurring in both Europe and North America. The discussion is co-hosted by Hans Damen, managing partner of Fleet360, who is based in Europe; and Mike Antich, editor, Automotive Fleet magazine, who is based in the U.S. and follows North American fleet market trends in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Today’s topics include:
Escalating fleet costs are occurring simultaneously in Europe and North America that are impacting fleet operations in the two regions.

Key factors driving higher fleet costs are reduced manufacturer incentives, inflationary prices, a trend to higher interest rates, upward pressure on commodity prices, and a sharp increase in fuel prices.

Both markets are transitioning to EVs away from ICE vehicles, with Europe in the forefront.

Separate forecasts are provided about future used-vehicle market conditions in Europe and North America.
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May 16, 2022The Drumbeat of Recession and Its Potential Impact on Fleet
The 94th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today’s topics include:
Increased discussion about the threat of recession triggered by efforts to curb inflation.

Economic forces disrupting fleet such as skyrocketing fuel costs and vehicle sourcing constraints.

Recession to benefit fleet buyers with greater availability to high-demand products.

Pressure for OEMs to restitute fleet incentive programs.

Recessions stimulate stronger demand for used vehicles.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:42 Drumbeat of Recession Warnings
0:55 Recession Forecast by Deutsche Bank
2:06 Disruptive Economic Forces
3:40 Mitigation Strategies
4:37 Inflationary Pressures on Fleet Costs
5:10 Inflation Control Often Triggers a Recession
6:31 Fleet Buys in Good and Bad Years
7:57 Pressure to Reinstitute Fleet Incentives
8:44 Recessions Favor Used-Vehicle Market
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May 14, 2022Wheels Donlen CEO Unveils Fleet Platform Strategy
The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight video is produced by Automotive Fleet. This week, AF Editor Mike Antich interviews Wheels Donlen CEO Shlomo Crandus on the company’s new fleet platform strategy.
Timestamps
Shlomo Crandus, Wheels Donlen CEO, explains the company’s strategic initiative to create a combined platform and explains how it will be used.

Identified are the new features of the new platform.

The migration of fleet clients and employees to the new platform and plans to mitigate interruptions.

Creation of a dedicated team as part of the Wheels Donlen Client Advisory Board (CAB) to stay connected to clients and respond to their real-time feedback.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:50 Platform Integration Strategy
3:30 New Products & Services for this Platform
4:53 When Will Clients Migrate to the New Platform?
6:35 Where Do You Go From Here?
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May 10, 2022Higher Residuals Offset Increased Cost Pressures on Fleet Budgets
The 93rd State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today’s topics include:
Fleet costs have been increasing across the board that are negatively impacting fleet budgets.

Incentives have been dramatically reduced or eliminated, which is increasing the net acquisition cost for every fleet vehicle.

The reduction of fleet incentives programs has created a level playing field for non-traditional fleet OEMs to make inroads into the fleet market.

Higher resale values are offsetting the decrease in fleet incentives.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:31 Escalating Fleet Costs
1:41 Decreased Incentives Increase Acquisition Costs
3:41 Strong Resale Values Offset Cost Increases
4:12 Inroads by Non-Traditional Fleet OEMs
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May 03, 2022MY-2023 to be a Catchup Year for Missed & Cancelled Fleet Orders
The 92nd State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
Today’s topics include:
Fleet orders for the 2023 model-year are anticipated to be strong due to pent-up demand of unfilled orders carried forward from 2021 and 2022 model years.

Fleet managers are pessimistic that all 2023 orders submitted will be built.

Tight inventory for 2023 model pickups and 2023 model vans.

Fleet managers believe they will not return to normal replacement cycles until MY-2025.

Higher interest rates will dampen retail sales and give opportunity to increase fleet allocation.
Timestamps
0:40 2023 fleet orders look strong
2:16 Normal replacement cycles may be years away
3:16 Fleet managers bearish that 2023 orders will be built
4:57 Tight 2023 inventory
7:51 Interest rates and retail sales
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April 26, 2022Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge in Q1 2022 Above 2021 Levels
The 91st State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
This episode is sponsored by Circle K. Learn more about the Circle K Fleet Card.
Today’s topics include:
During the first quarter of 2022, fleets around the country are reporting a surge in increased catalytic converters thefts from company vehicles.

In Minneapolis, catalytic converter thefts are up 38% in the first three months of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

In Dallas, catalytic converter thefts are up 20%.

In Philadelphia, catalytic converter thefts are up an eye-opening 172%.

What fleets can do to reduce the incidents of catalytic converter thefts.
Timestamps
1:08 During the first quarter of 2022, fleets around the country are reporting a surge in increased catalytic converters thefts from company vehicles.
2:40 In Minneapolis, catalytic converter thefts are up 38% in the first three months of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
2:51 In Dallas, catalytic converter thefts are up 20%.
2:58 In Philadelphia, catalytic converter thefts are up an eye-opening 172%.
9:35 What fleets can do to reduce the incidents of catalytic converter thefts.

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April 18, 2022Fleet Manager Takeaways from 2022 NAFA I&E Conference
The 90th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
This episode is sponsored by Circle K. Learn more about the Circle K Fleet Card.
Today’s topics include:
Surprising large number of first-time attendees to 2022 NAFA I&E

Corresponding large number of fleet retirements

Fleet managers anticipate difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles to continue with MY-2023 ordering.

EV home chargers to be a new asset class managed by many fleet managers.
Timestamps
1:16 First-time NAFA attendees
1:46 Fleet retirements
7:37 Replacement vehicle sourcing issues continue
8:32 EV home chargers a new asset class
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April 15, 2022ESG Is More than Just E for Fleets
This episode of Fleet Momentum is sponsored by and created in partnership with Wheels Donlen 🤝
ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, is becoming more prevalent and important as many fleets look to meet corporate goals around sustainability. Here, Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown speaks with Laura Jozwiak, Maria Neve, and Suresh Rajapakse from Wheels Donlen, on the growing trend and why fleets should think beyond electrification.
Fleet Momentum videos are designed to shine a spotlight on key industry leaders, trends, and products for fleet management.
Topics discussed:
What makes ESG relevant for fleets

The three different aspects of ESG programs

Why fleets should think beyond electrification

Alternative steps fleets can take to meet sustainability goals

Tax credits and government incentives

How a fleet management company can help fleets build and meet an ESG program
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April 11, 2022Five Factors Driving Higher Fleet Maintenance Costs
The 89th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers an updated look at the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.
This episode is sponsored by Circle K. Learn more about the Circle K Fleet Card.
Today’s topics include:
Trend 1: Longer Vehicle Service Lives.

Trend 2: Increased Cost of Replacement Tires.

Trend 3: Supply Chain Constraints on Spare Parts.

Trend 4: Higher Labor Rates.

Trend 5: Increased Vehicle Complexity.
Timestamps
1:30 Trend 1: Longer Vehicle Service Lives
3:38 Trend 2: Increased Cost of Replacement Tires
5:50 Trend 3: Supply Chain Constraints on Spare Parts
6:50 Trend 4: Higher Labor Rates
8:18 Trend 5: Increased Vehicle Complexity
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