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NAFA News
NAFA's aid helped empower partner families, build communities, and renew hope.

There's still time to enroll! All of our past seminars have sold out.

Your Chance to Contribute! Plans are already being developed for our next Institute and Expo, scheduled for April 24 - 27, 2010, in Detroit, Michigan.

Located on the NAFA Website, this tool enables fleets to track their progress in reducing emissions over time.

A new NAFA guide to help you take control of fuel costs.

Both certificates will give you a leg up on your peers.

Don't just talk about your ideas to your peers; submit your idea for a FLEETSolutions or FleetFOCUS article.

GPS Insight

Headline News
When asked what their number one concern is, responses were mixed amongst the fleet managers polled at the annual NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans.

As part of the restructuring process, Chrysler, LLC announced eight facilities are planned for closure before or by December 2010.

Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealers will continue with the new company in a global alliance with Fiat once the sale is complete.

An initial list of suppliers being asked to go forward with the new company is included in court documents filed on May 15 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

As noted in General Motors S-4 filing and updated Viability Plan, the company plans to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today to approximately 3,600 by the end of 2010.

With this newest OnStar enhancement, 911 centers can automatically receive specific vehicle location information.

Ford also granted to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 45 million additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments.

On May 6, Ford Motor Company was recognized with the esteemed "Green Choice Award" by Natural Health magazine.

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
Province of Nova Scotia Implements New Vehicle Inspection Rules

* EPA Extends Comment Deadlines on E15
* EPA Holds GHG Hearing
* California Approves Biodiesel USTs
* House Committee Moves Forward on Climate Change

Networkfleet, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
USDA, EPA and DOE form Biofuels Interagency Working Group to increase energy independence.

RenDiesel™, the renewable synthetic diesel to be produced at the facility, is compatible with existing engines and pipelines and burns cleanly.

NAFA Online Store
Save up to 25 percent on NAFA's Personal Use for Fleets CD-ROM.

Career Corner
One place to gather job postings, jobs wanted, and resume bank!

GPS North America

Adesa Atlanta

E.J. Ward, Inc.

Insurance Auto Auctions

Chapter Highlights
2009 Industry Calendar - See What's Happening in Your Area.

Membership Benefits You
As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams, NAFA's U.S. and Canadian legislative counsels, respectively, supply monthly updates on current legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily e-mail others within that community with specific fleet questions.

Have you been promoted? Is your company moving? Did you get a new job? Are you retiring? Let us know!

NAFA cares about your privacy.

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