NAFA Connection

NAFA Fleet Management Association Executive Director, Phillip E. Russo, CAE wishes everyone a happy holiday season with a year-end greeting.

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Register for NAFA's 2012 I&E before December 31 and save $100! Read this article for information on the new registration options.

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NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) February 1-2 and an Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) February 3-5, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ. Early Bird pricing will end on January 1, 2012 so do not miss this money-saving opportunity!

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12/21/2011 - Atlanta; 01/10/2012 - North Central; 01/12/2012 - New England; 01/17/2012 - Quebec, Mid-America, Rocky Mountain; 01/18/2012 - Old Dominion; 01/19/2012 - Inter-County, Great Lakes, New York, Mid-West; 01/26/2012 - St. Louis

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Convening at Maggianos Restaurant on December 13, NAFA's New Jersey chapter mixed things up with presentations, predictions, and pasta.

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On December 14, the New England Chapter hosted a Round Table and Holiday Reception at the Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA.

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GM has announced the company will consider buying back any vehicle from customers who don’t feel safe with their new hybrid electric model.

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U.S. law provides a federal tax credit for qualified plug-in electric drive vehicles, which includes passenger vehicles and light trucks. The maximum credit allowed for a vehicle bought after 2009 is $7,500. Nine manufacturers of EVs have received IRS acknowledgment of their eligibility for the credit, and the amount that qualifies.

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Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced its purchase of UK-based Fleet Support Group (FSG) on December 16. FSG, headquartered in Chippenham, England, is Britain’s largest independent fleet management company and will join the ARI family of companies.

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Evatran has signed contracts with six high-profile commercial participants to outfit Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf models with pre-production Plugless Power-brand wireless charging systems.

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Girard Gibbs LLP issued a statement on December 7 regarding a nationwide class action settlement preliminarily approved by the Court in Milano v. Interstate Battery System of America, Inc.

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In a letter to Hyundai's U.S. CEO, advocacy organization Consumer Watchdog has asked the company to pull its prominent "forty mpg" claim from advertising for the Elantra model until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re-tests the auto.

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Last January, an ice storm slowed much of metro Atlanta for nearly a week. Now, some local governments are adding equipment, while others are conducting emergency simulations with their neighbors and state planners.

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The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Also, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has passed and sent to the Senate floor two vehicle safety bills.

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The Québec Government has tabled a bill that will require older vehicles to endure emissions testing. Introduced on December 7, Bill 48 requires that vehicles more than eight years old go for regular testing.

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Democratic leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation introduced legislation to advance commercial motor vehicle safety and authorize programs and activities of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Representatives of the U.S. biodiesel industry urged Congress at a Senate hearing on December 14 to pass a seamless extension of the biodiesel tax incentive to avoid putting thousands of jobs at risk.

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Here’s good news for fleet managers: Pricing for end-of-service midsize fleet cars recovered in November after a fairly weak October.

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Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced on December 6 the start-up of a new Houston, TX call center. This is the company's sixth North American call center.

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General Motors said on December 6 it will not support the latest proposed deal to sell its former Swedish unit Saab to a Chinese consortium.

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Nissan is recalling 7,365 Rogue compact crossovers from the 2011 model year because the power-steering assist feature may stop functioning, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Car and Driver magazine has named the Honda Accord and the Honda Fit as two winners of its annual "Ten Best Cars" award.

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Kelley Blue Book announced on December 13 their most-researched new vehicles of 2011. In addition, the resource reveals the top five brands with the greatest share of market interest for 2011.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Donald R. Knapp of Bismarck, ND celebrates his 30th anniversary with NAFA in December.

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Share your success with a great idea you've incorporated in your fleet. Submit your best ideas for the 2012 Goill Awards. From now until February 15, submissions will be accepted. Don't be left out, submit your winning idea today!

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NAFA will accept award entry submissions from now until Friday, February 17, 2012 for the Sustainable Fleet Awards. These awards recognize the challenges fleet managers face in setting up their organization’s sustainability plans and honor those who have implemented pioneering, innovative, and creative programs.

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NAFA is offering an E-Broadcast Service to help you get your promotional 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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Ford Motor Company announced on December 12 that Sue Cischke has elected to retire after thirty-five years of service in the automotive industry. Cischke will be succeeded by Robert Brown, current Vice President for Sustainability, Environment, and Safety Engineering for Ford of Europe.

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The Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) announced the appointment of Tamara L. Warn as the organization’s ninth president at its recent annual meeting. Warn, Vice President of Risk Management for C&K Trucking, succeeds outgoing President Lee Piovarcy.

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From America's new cars and trucks launched in 2011, the Chevrolet Volt will become the most desired by future car collectors, or so predicts the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC).

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New Year's Day was the leading holiday for reported vehicle thefts in 2010, according to an analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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The NAFA store has products to help you with all aspects of fleet management. Visit the NAFA Store now!

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the first wave of America's baby boomers turning sixty-five this year, driving an increase by seventy-five percent over the next two decades. Research has shown that people today live an average of about 7-10 years beyond their safe driving ability.

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The staff of NAFA Fleet Management Association wishes the best for all toward the close of 2011 and for opportunities and prosperity for 2012.

FleetFOCUS Newsletter © 2011 NAFA Fleet Management Association

 

A City of Aiken program aimed at incorporating alternative fuel vehicles into the fleet has put Aiken Department of Public Safety (ADPS) officers in the driver's seat of a few new electric vehicles.

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

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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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing 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 email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.

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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.

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