Depreciation turns fleet vehicles into “melting” assets. The open-end TRAC lease is an excellent tool to manage depreciation expense; however, maximizing its effectiveness requires establishing the proper depreciation reserve.
Read More →While hybrids can reduce fleet fuel expense, the two other major fleet expenses — maintenance/repair and depreciation — must also be considered to determine if hybrids are the answer to reducing overall fleet costs.
Read More →Depreciation continues to be the largest fleet expense; however, fuel, as a percent of total fleet cost is growing (rapidly). Fuel expense is influencing vehicle acquisition strategies, with a direct bearing on future depreciation.
Read More →Depreciation continues to be the largest fleet expense; however, fuel, as a percent of total fleet cost is growing (rapidly). Fuel expense is influencing vehicle acquisition strategies, with a direct bearing on future depreciation.
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Automotive Lease Guide’s Fleet Residuals model provides fleet managers with accurate used-vehicle value projections based on historical auction resale trends, seasonality depreciation rates, and incentive levels.
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Save substantial tax dollars by titling your new luxury auto in your personal name.
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From a purely financial standpoint, engine and trim level upgrades are a good bet. Safety and utility options are not.
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Remember the so-called $100,000 luxury SUV tax loophole? It’s been closed. Sport utility vehicles placed in service after Oct. 22, 2004 with a GVWR over 6,000 lbs. are now limited to a business-use first year deduction of $25,000.
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Not always. We studied different makes and models that disprove the prevailing wisdom.
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