NAFA Connection

For the second straight year, NAFA will feature high-ranking automobile industry executives as Keynote Speakers for the annual Institute & Expo. Don Esmond, Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations for Toyota, is the first speaker to be confirmed for the annual conference, which takes place April 9-12 in Charlotte, N.C.

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Two months ago, NAFA sought clarification on two issues of great importance to fleet managers in the public service sector: the first dealt with the sale of taxable fuel to state and local governments and the second with the issue of fuel resale to other state and local governments. The IRS responded to NAFA's request.

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I recently had the pleasure of spending a day with Jim Frank and his talented team at Wheels, Inc. in Des Plaines, Illinois, just minutes away from O'Hare Airport. I now know firsthand how this company, formed in 1939 as the first leasing and management company in the United States, has been able to survive and thrive over the span of eight decades.

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NAFA Member Sue Miller recently became the 1,000th person to be "connected" to NAFA's recently created LinkedIn group. While the connections have been coming fast and furious, it's rather appropriate that the milestone was hit by Sue who is an integral part of NAFA's Corporate Advisory Council.

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Now more than ever, public and private sector organizations around the world are looking to create efficiencies within their operational processes. One such tool available to fleet/transportation managers is the use of route optimization techniques. NAFA will present a webinar on route optimization on Thursday, December 2 at 12 p.m. (EST).

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NAFA Member Tom Lubas replaces Alan Rhome, who has served the agency in the role of Director of Operations Services since 1998

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Chrysler Group LLC has announced 130 dealers which will represent the Fiat brand in the United States. This group of dealers will be the first to sell the 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento).

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Ford Motor Company announced that it is reducing its stake in Mazda Motor Corporation from 11 percent to 3.5 percent.

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Despite early signs of a recovery in the industry, Europe's new car market continues to decline as shown in the latest analysis from the world's leading provider of automotive intelligence, JATO Dynamics.

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The 2011 Buick Regal won the Car of the Year Award from NADAguides, a leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

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Ford recorded the fastest lap time of any police car with its all-new Police Interceptor sedan during testing by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

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In the news: The EPA intends to issue ethanol and biodiesel UST guidance and industry groups challenge EPA E15 decision.

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In the news: NAFA has followed and supported Bill S-9 the "Tackling Auto Theft and Property Crime Act" as it will tackle organized crime and will therefore bring down insurance rates on vehicles.

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Remember "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly?" If a sequel were set in the auto industry of 2010, it might be The Good, The Bad and The Obvious. It doesn't have quite the same ring to it, but the message is an important one for fleet managers.

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Nineteen Members of NAFA were honored on October 19 with 2010 Environmental Leadership Awards for their work in leading successful sustainability programs for their fleets. They were recognized during a special presentation at the 2010 Green Fleet Conference in San Diego, California.

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With more than 50 educational sessions, eight meal functions, and 9 hours of Expo time, the I&E gives you plenty of opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with your fellow fleet peers, so network, network, network!

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NAFA's annual conference is introducing nearly a dozen educational sessions specifically designed for veteran corporate fleet managers. Here's a look at a few of the new sessions.

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Stephen A. Levine celebrates 30 years with NAFA this month!

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NAFA's annual Membership Drive runs is in its final stretch. Participants have until December 31 for their chance to win great prizes such as the grand prize of one year of free membership or affiliation; free registration for the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte; hotel accommodations for conference nights; and travel expenses to and from Charlotte.

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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will be here before you know it. Don't miss your opportunity to be in front of thousands of fleet professionals. The I&E takes place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. Reserve your exhibit space today!

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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.

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GE recently announced that it will purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its own fleet and through its Capital Fleet Services business — the largest-ever single electric vehicle commitment.

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The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability today was named Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year®. The Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the award.

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new B-Class F-CELL, the first series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the U.S. Selected customers will take delivery of the first lease vehicles before the end of 2010. Within two years, 200 of these cars will be on the roads in California and Europe.

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Honda unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Both vehicles are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company's comprehensive approach to reducing CO₂ emissions through innovative products, energy-management, and energy-production technologies.

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The Electrification Coalition recently announced the release of the "Fleet Electrification Roadmap," a groundbreaking new whitepaper on fleet electrification in the United States that makes use of the technical domain expertise of GE Capital Fleet Services in its analysis, findings, and recommendations.

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For the entire month of November, Members and Non-Members save 25% off the price of the Personal Use For Fleets!

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Current listings include jobs in Yorktown, VA; Springfield, MO; Portland, ME; New York, NY; Evansville, IN; Southeast, USA; Elkhart, IN; NYC Metro area; and Salt Lake City, UT.

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Did you know that each year NAFA Chapters hold more than 100 local chapter meetings, offering hundreds of hours of education and peer-to-peer networking for thousands of fleet professionals across all industry segments? Veteran fleet managers and "newbies" to the profession learn side by side and exchange ideas on all topics. NAFA Chapters are your source for networking power each and every month of the year!

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: Pacific Southwest (Nov. 22), Chicago (Dec. 1), Mid-America (Dec. 1), New England (Dec. 2), Chesapeake (Dec. 2), Rocky Mountain (Dec. 3), Philadelphia (Dec. 7), St. Louis Gateway (Dec. 8), Old Dominion (Dec. 8), and New York (Dec. 8).

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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?

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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 legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

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

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

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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.

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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive e-mail marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by e-mailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an e-mail message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future e-mail messages. NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent e-mail addresses of our Members and Affiliates

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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

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