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ACCOUNTING CHANGES COMING FOR SOME LESSEES BUT FOR MOST COMPANIES, IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL
In this article, CFLA Chairman, Jeff Hartley, reviews proposed changes to lease accounting standards and practices. While the full impact of the changes to GAAP (Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and how they affect your business will not be known much before 2015-2016, the framework of the intended changes should begin to become clear late in 2012. Jeff asks for your feedback, if you’re in the leasing business take time to contact him, it could help.
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MAZDA REINVENTS LINE-UP THROUGH FUEL EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY
Mazda recently unveiled its new SKYACTIV vehicle technologies in Vancouver, British Columbia as part of the SKYACTIV technology workshop 2011. Participants observed presentations for six technologies, and then drove Mazda6 demonstration “mules” fitted with a variety of current and SKYACTIV technologies. Journalists in attendance quizzed Mazda engineers from corporate headquarters (in Japan) who are currently involved with the SKYACTIV project.
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Bruce McLeod refects on his fleet career.
Subaru’s Bruce McLeod is retiring after a varied and successful career in fleet that has spanned many key functions. Functions that make the fleet business engaging, sometimes unpredictable but consistently profitable to those who grasp its challenges with satisfaction and gusto as Bruce has done for over 35 years.
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THE MISSION IS GROWTH
The fleet industry in Canada has been affected as have most others, by the on-going global economic crisis. For many fleets the watchword these days has become “caution.” But, in this interview with CAF, Greg Tepas, EMKAY’s President and CEO, takes a refreshingly decisive position that stresses an unequivical goal: EMKAY’s prompt growth in the Canadian market.
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Chrysler 2012 RAM C/V.
Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2012 RAM Cargo Van (C/V) with new interior and exterior design, new grille, badging and wheel covers.
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Jim Pattison with a 1930s Austin Seven.
Fifty years ago, Jim Pattison bet on the burgeoning fleet business in Canada. As a result, Jim Pattison has grown with and helped to ensure the growth and effectiveness of fleets across the country offering a timely range of management programs and products to fleet operators. CAF talks to Jim Pattison about that process.
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David Kennedy smiles as he speaks about the Nissan NV which is the first vehicle in Nissan’s Commercial Vehicles division.
CAF sat down to talk with David Kennedy, Nissan’s new Manager of Commercial Vehicles and Fleet. David speaks frankly about the challenges he faces as he works to regenerate Nissan’s fleet department in an increasingly competitive segment of the automotive business. He’s encouraged because he believes he has both the product and the people to pull it off.
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Bob McClelland, has reason to smile, with GM offering many new products and technologies.
Bob McClelland has not been a stranger to corporate responsibilities and challenges during his career with General Motors. Now, he takes on the demanding job of heading up fleet and commercial sales in an increasingly competitive marketplace. In the aftermath of the global economic meltdown and its effects on the automotive business in particular, his work is cut out for him. Somehow though, you get the impression that McClelland is looking forward to both the demands and the satisfactions of the fleet job.
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May 2, 2011
TLS Fleet Management’s new CEO, Liliane Dubois is ready to take on the competition in fleet.
Liliane Dubois, is the new CEO of recently rebranded TLS Fleet Management (formally Transportaction Lease Systems Inc.). She brings a fresh view and describes some business practices she believes can cope with and lead the way at this challenging and opportunistic time in the fleet industry’s development.
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February 24, 2011
Roy Gaysek, President, ARI Canada.
In 1984, Automotive Resources International (ARI) a subsidiary of Holman Enterprises operating out of New Jersey, USA bought a small leasing company known as Lend Lease located in Montreal. ARI moved from Montreal to Toronto in 1993. At the time, ARI ranked number 11 among leasing companies in Canada. Today, the company manages more than 130,000 vehicles; more than any competitor. CAF spoke with ARI’s new President Roy Gaysek, about what the future holds.
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January 6, 2011
Dino Casanova, Manager, National Corporate Sales, Mercedes-Benz Canada.
Fleet sales are very important to Mercedes-Benz Canada, and the company has underscored its commitment to this business over the years by dedicating significant resources to building corporate fleet programs. With a product line-up that ranges from the smart fortwo to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the company believes it can satisfy any corporate need. CAF spoke with Dino Casanova, Manager, National Corporate Sales, Mercedes-Benz Canada, to explore what’s coming.
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November 15, 2010
Ford F-150 EcoBoost at Texas Motor Speedway.
Ford’s four new F-150 available powertrains matched to six-speed automatic transmissions were introduced at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas, Texas, providing the opportunity to drive a variety of 2011 Ford F-150 models.
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October 26, 2010
Jonathan Breton, Manager Corporate Sales, Audi, with new A8.
With year-over-year fleet sales up nearly 50 per cent, Audi’s fleet business is growing steadily. CAF spoke with Audi’s new Manager Corporate Sales, Jonathan Breton, to learn more.
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September 8, 2010
Franz Jung, CEO, BMW Canada.
With the introduction of an innovative fleet program, a new national fleet manager and support from the top, BMW has firmly thrown its hat in the fleet ring. CAF spoke with BMW Canada CEO Franz Jung about the decision.
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August 18, 2010
Kevin Williams, GM Canada President With Buick Regal.
2008-09 were turbulent times, having paid off (with interest) government loans well ahead of schedule, today and tomorrow are much brighter for General Motors. Strengthened by a range of new and more fuel-efficient products, GM intends to keep the momentum going into 2010 and 2011. CAF spoke with GM Canada President and Managing Director, Kevin Williams. Here’s his perspective on today’s new GM.
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July 8, 2010
Marcus Breitschwedt, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada with Sprinter Van.
A rich commercial vehicle history back over 100 years and in 50 countries, gives Mercedes-Benz convincing knowledge of the work truck business. Welcoming the Sprinter commercial van back is a key part of the company’s strategy for the Canadian market.
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