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The Credit Crisis Impact on Fleet? Look to 1973 for Clues

November 17, 2008

Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.

Tags: 1973 oil embargo, Arab Oil Embargo, Credit Crisis, credit gridlock, fuel, Recession, stock market crash

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Monday, November 17, 2008 11:04 AM | » Comments(5)

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Mike Antich

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Mike Antich has been covering the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for more than 20 years. During this period, Mike has written or edited more than 4,600 articles on the subjects of fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing.

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