FORD FINAL ORDER
DUE DATE REMINDER

Ford build out is here and ARI would like to remind everyone to have all final orders submitted at least 3 business days prior to the final order due date. This will help to increase the chance of production and it will also allow time for our order specialists to correct any problems that may arise during the ordering process. Fords’ estimated final order due dates are posted in this issue of the Purchasing News and they include several recent revisions, as well as earlier-than-anticipated build outs. Please go to the main page of the Purchasing News and select "2001 Model Year Final Order Dates" for details.

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GM ANNOUNCES 2002 IMPALA FLEET EQUIPMENT GROUPS

In effort to meet the unique requirements of fleet customers, GM has expanded the Impala fleet equipment groups for the 2002 model year. In addition, the new program will offer fleet group discounts, which will be credited on the factory invoice using option code (1SZ).
The program is valid through the entire 2002 model year run. Basic equipment group content is as follows: 1SD: Remote keyless entry Electronic cruise control Onstar system Electrochromic inside rearview mirror w/reading lamps Custom trim package:
60/40 custom cloth bench or bucket seats 6-way power driver seat Driver side-impact air bag Driver side manual lumbar Manual recline, driver and front passenger Split-folding rear seat
1SE: Same content as 1SD above, excluding Onstar 1SF: Remote keyless entry Electronic cruise control Base trim w/6-way power driver seat 2002 GM introductory pricing will be announced at a later date, however, MSRP discounts for the fleet equipment groups are as follows: 1SD: $988 MSRP discount 1SE: $814 MSRP discount 1SF: $697 MSRP discount Qualified fleet customers must have a GM Fleet Account Number (FAN) to be eligible for any GM fleet incentives or special fleet equipment groups and discounts.

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TOYOTA ANNOUNCES PRICES FOR THE 2002 COROLLA

On May 4, 2001, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced that prices for the 2002 Toyota Corolla compact sedan will remain unchanged from the current model. The new Corolla, expected in dealer showrooms in mid-May, will offer more value with substantially enhanced discounts on available option packages. All manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing (MSRP) for existing value packages are now well below $1,000. Prices range from $480 for the CE model to $935 for the "S" model. These value packages offer popular amenities, such as air conditioning, power windows and door locks, digital clock and AM/FM ETR with cassette player, in a variety of combinations. Corolla prices begin at $12,568 for a CE model with a five-speed manual transmission and $12,983 when equipped with a three-speed automatic. The sporty "S" model carries a base price ranging from $12,793 for a five-speed manual to $13,608 with a four-speed electronically controlled transmission. The premium grade Corolla LE begins at $13,383 with a five-speed manual and $14,198 with the four-speed automatic. Corolla is Toyota’s second-best selling car, behind Camry. It is powered by a four-cylinder, 1.8-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, all-aluminum engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) technology. This extremely lightweight, compact, and high performance engine achieves excellent fuel economy and low emissions. Corollas equipped with the five-speed manual transmission deliver a city/highway EPA mileage estimate of 32/41 mpg. CE models with the three-speed automatic transmission achieve a mileage estimate of 29/33 mpg and models with the four-speed automatic transmission carry a mileage estimate of 30/39 mpg. The Corolla is to be certified as a low emission vehicle (LEV) by the EPA.

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DAIMLERCHRYSLER LAUNCHES THE
2002 JEEP ® LIBERTY

Spring is here, and DaimlerChrysler is getting ready to launch its newest member of the Jeep line-up — the 2002 Jeep Liberty. At introduction, Liberty Sport will be priced at almost $3,000 lower than the 2001 Cherokee Sport. The Liberty Limited Edition starts slightly higher than 2001 Cherokee Limited. Code-named XJR, Liberty was originally intended to replace the Jeep Cherokee. However, when the first XJR concepts were taken to consumer research clinics, results showed this new Jeep to be close in size and appeal to the Grand Cherokee. In order to give Liberty its own identity, designers drastically changed the proportions, resulting in an all-new vehicle. Influencing these changes was the overwhelming public response to the award-winning 1997 Dakar concept vehicle. With the code name changed to KJ, Liberty was given a more upright profile, with its wheels moved to the corners to maintain the short front and rear overhangs, and a track as wide as the Grand Cherokee. Also influencing the Liberty design was the 1998 Jeepster concept. The Jeepster was a design study in capturing all the heritage of the original military vehicle, yet blending in features of the more modern Wrangler. The Jeepster was given a contemporary version of the trademark Jeep face and was a signal of things to come. DaimlerChrysler will begin accepting orders for the 2002 Liberty and other models around the end of May 2001. Liberty offers a Fleet Purchase Allowance of $500 per unit. The Fleet Purchase Incentive and Total Fleet Program amount is to be announced. For more information on the 2002 Jeep Liberty, please visit the Fleet Library at http://www.arifleet.com and select Purchasing News issue number 102 dated January 22, 2001. Or you can visit the Jeep web site at http://www.jeepunpaved.com.

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ALL NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER NOW AVAILABLE IN PUERTO RICO

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The all-new 2002 Ford Explorer made its eagerly anticipated debut in Puerto Rico on May 3, 2001. With major improvements in interior space, driving dynamics and safety, customers will welcome the next generation of the best-selling SUV in the world. "Puerto Ricans have made the Explorer their favorite full-size SUV for years," said Hal Dewsnap, district manager for Ford operations in Puerto Rico. "We believe that the re-designed 2002 model, re-created first and foremost with the customer in mind, will help us maintain our leadership and strengthen our line-up even further." For features and highlights on the 2002 Explorer, please visit the Fleet Library at http://www.arifleet.com and select Purchasing News issue # 017 dated August 21, 2001.

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INTRODUCING "ENVIROFLEET"

ARI’s New Monthly Enviromental Fleet Technology Newsletter

Beginning with the May 14th edition of the Purchasing News, ARI will be publishing an additional newsletter to accompany every other issue of the Purchasing News. Aptly named "EnviroFleet", the newsletter will cover all aspects of alternative fuel vehicles, policy, infrastructure, vehicle availability and specifications. In its printed form, it will be enclosed with the Purchasing News. It can also be found on the ARI web site at http://www.arifleet.com. Just go to the "Fleet Library" and click "EnviroFleet," or access the latest EnviroFleet Newsletter from each new Purchasing News edition. Both newsletters will be archived in the Fleet Library. Questions or comments about the newsletter are welcome and may be directed to EnviroFleet@arifleet.com.

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GM IMPROVES ITS NORTH AMERICAN ASSEMBLY LINES

GM is trying to improve quality and cut costs on its North American assembly lines by getting more cars and trucks right the first time through the line. Gary Briggs, GM’s vice president of vehicle manufacturing, said that the company’s direct-run rate has risen from 57 percent at the start of 2000 to 79 percent. The direct-run rate measures vehicles that make it through the assembly line on the first run without defects. In the early 90’s, GM began trying to adopt a manufacturing system similar to that of Toyota Motor Corp. GM and Toyota have had a joint-venture assembly plant in Fremont, California since 1984. GM officials claim that the venture, New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., has a direct run rate of 80 percent.

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STUDY FINDS RED LIGHT CAMERAS YIELD REDUCTIONS IN CRASHES

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a study that showed significant citywide crash reductions following the introduction of red light cameras in Oxnard, California. This is the key finding of the first U.S. research on the effects of camera enforcement on intersection crashes. Injury crashes at intersections with traffic signals were reduced 29 percent after camera enforcement began in Oxnard in 1997. Front-into-side collisions - the crash type that's most closely associated with red light running - were reduced 32 percent overall, and front-into-side crashes involving injuries were reduced 68 percent. These results represent more than a single city's success story. They represent solid evidence that red light camera enforcement will reduce crashes at U.S. intersections. Earlier studies showed that cameras reduce the offense of red light running by about 40 percent. Except for a few studies conducted in Australia, there had been little research on how the reduced numbers of violations translated into fewer crashes.

Crashes decline at intersections with and without cameras Crashes declined throughout Oxnard even though only 11 of the city's 125 intersections with traffic signals are equipped with cameras. Previous studies of red-light-running violations in Oxnard and elsewhere found similar spillover effects. That is, the violations dropped in about the same proportions at intersections with and without cameras, attesting to the strong deterrent value of red light cameras and their ability to change driver behavior. The cameras, which are being used to enforce traffic laws in more than 40 U.S. communities, photograph vehicles whose drivers deliberately run red lights. Violators then are ticketed by mail.

 

 

 

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DAIMLERCHRYSLER 2001 MODEL YEAR PURCHASE ALLOWANCES

FORD, MAZDA & VOLVO 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET INCENTIVES

GENERAL MOTORS & SAAB 2001 MODEL YEAR NATIONAL FLEET PURCHASE PROGRAM

NISSAN 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET PROGRAMS

SUBARU 2001 MODEL YEAR FLEET INCENTIVE PROGRAM

TOYOTA 2001 MODEL YEAR COMMERCIAL FLEET INCENTIVE INVOICE CREDIT PROGRAM

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* The 2001 Fleet Purchase Incentive (CMA) amount is not available at this time. The figure shown is the 2000 amount.

**"Safety/Convenience Package" - The content of the 2001 Base Intrepid Safety/Convenience Package (AWC) has changed from the 2000 Package. The new package will include: Anti-Lock Brakes, Remote Keyless Entry and the Power Driver's Seat (Daytime Running Lights were dropped and the Anti-Lock Brakes were added). The wholesale value of this package is $1072 (2000 price). This year it will be offered to our commercial customers for $275, that's a discount of $800, which is over and above all other Fleet Incentives.

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Ford * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota

Questions regarding the Mazda fleet incentives can be directed to 1-949-727-6431.

Questions regarding the Volvo fleet incentives can be directed to 1-201-767-4707.

2001 Model Year Fleet Programs: Daimlerchrysler * General Motors * Nissan * Subaru * Toyota