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Monday, March 16, 2015
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NAFA CHAPTER NEWS
Some may argue the first sign of spring is the famous groundhog coming out to view his shadow, or the first appearance of a robin at the feeder. But true die-hard fleet professionals in NAFA's Wisconsin Chapter know spring is getting near when they attend the yearly Milwaukee Auto Show.

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NAFA's Mid-America Chapter saw a tremendous turnout for the March 6 meeting, with more than 100 attendees coming for chapter business, OEM presentations, and exclusive floor time at the Kansas City Auto Show.

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Join NAFA's Atlanta Chapter at the Atlanta Auto Show with our own personal host and tour guide John Davis, Producer and Host of the television show MotorWeek! It takes place on Thursday, March 26 at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., Room C107, in Atlanta, GA.

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To add some fun to the mix as we count down to the opening of the Institute & Expo on April 14, we're challenging you, the members of our NAFA Chapters, to help make this the best I&E yet by joining us in a Chapter Challenge! Fire up your competitive spirit and get together with your Chapter colleagues for a chance to win $500 for use towards a donation to the charity of your choice.

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NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
Why are you excited about I&E? Tell us and you could win a free registration! Watch the video inside from NAFA's CEO, Phil Russo, CAE, for information about how you can share your excitement for the 2015 I&E for a chance to win a free conference registration! The contest ends March 27, so don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind chance at a free registration to the 2015 I&E.

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Have you considered becoming a CAFM® but were unsure if it was right for you? Are you concerned about what to expect? Have you been waiting for an opportunity to "test drive" the CAFM® program? NAFA is offering a "test drive" opportunity at the 2015 I&E in Orlando, FL, for our Members and partners who meet the eligibility requirements of the CAFM® program! To take advantage of this opportunity, you must register by March 30.

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In the fleet-managers only session Fleet Management Executives Tackle Tough Fleet Issues, on Friday, April 17, you will hear directly from the CEOs of each of the major fleet management companies as they discuss what they see coming in the near future with regard to such important topics as procurement, sourcing, inventory, sustainability, global expansion, and much more!

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If you've had burning questions you've wanted to ask to top automaker and fleet management company executives, now's your chance. You are invited to submit your questions which will be asked at two information-packed keynote sessions at the 2015 Institute & Expo! Time's running out, so don't miss your chance.


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NAFA is pleased to announce that new housing options have been finalized for attendees to the 2015 I&E in Orlando, Florida: the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive and the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld.

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On Monday, April 13, Joe LaRosa, CPA, NAFA International Vice President, will lead a discussion on the guiding principles of global fleet policy development and deployment. If you run fleet for a multinational company, or plan to, Creating a Dynamic Global Fleet Policy is the session for you.

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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
Tri-State, Mid-America, Western Canada, New York-InterCounty, Carolinas, and St. Louis Gateway.

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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Hearing Held on Truck Safety Programs and FMCSA Regulations, NHTSA Revising Analysis of Crash Data, and CDC Issues New Truck Safety Report.

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During the Montreal International Auto Show, the Electric Circuit was proud to announce new partners such as the Société Immobilière GP, the city of Montmagny, and the Municipality of Laurier-Station.

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REMARKETING STRATEGY WITH THOMAS WEBB
Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined in February after increases in each of the previous four months. This put the February Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to a level of 125.1, which represented an increase of 1.5 percent from a year ago.

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NAFA AFFILIATES FORUM
There's still time to be a part of fleet's premier event of the year, the Institute & Expo. NAFA's Institute & Expo is the event of the year for the fleet profession, and that means unparalleled visibility for product and service providers. Get your company brand out there and seen by the widest audience possible! Purchase your NAFA 2015 I&E sponsorship today! Don't delay! Sponsorship opportunities are going fast!

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Make sure you stand out among your competitors! Sponsorship is a great way to get your company name out there while supporting NAFA. NAFA’s International Fleet Academy sponsorship opportunities will carry your message to prospects and customers who visit you at the show plus thousands of industry decision makers before, during, and after the event.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hyundai announced a recall of more than 200,000 Elantra sedans. The South Korean automaker is recalling 205,000 Elantras in the U.S. and another 58,000 in Canada from model years 2008 through 2010. An electronic power steering sensor could malfunction, disabling the power steering making steering the vehicle more difficult.

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The recall affects about 110,000 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles of model year 2015; RAV4 vehicles of model year 2014-2015; and 2,500 RAV4 EV vehicles of model year 2012-2014.

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Well, it was fun while it lasted. Reporting in on March 2, federal data noted the sharp uptick in gasoline prices, rising 14.1 cents to $2.473. Gasoline is still $1.006 less than a year ago, but consumers have seen nearly a fifty cent rise in per-gallon pricing since the "bottom" was hit in mid-February.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department began evaluating vehicles for law enforcement back in 1974. Over these many years - and many miles - the department added an evaluation to better represent the effect city driving has on the newest patrol vehicles and "is designed to simulate the conditions encountered by most officers working in typical urban communities."

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Currently, Iowa law prohibits a person from permitting a vehicle to stand unattended without first stopping the engine or without effectively setting the brake and turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the roadway when the vehicle is standing upon any perceptible grade.

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Airbags were stolen out of nine vehicles in Northeast Philadelphia in early-March, but police say this is not the first time this has happened. There has been a rash of airbag thefts, with police saying more than thirty have been stolen since the start of the year. Investigators say the thieves know which airbags they want and who to sell them to on the black market.

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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association! We're glad to be working with you!

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NAFA thanks change Bonnie Whidden, CAFM® and Bret Watson, CAFM® for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

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Continuing the success of our previous conferences and at the continued request of NAFA members, our annual International Fleet Academy (April 13-17) will be co-located with NAFA’s Institute & Expo, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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Registration is open for NAFA's 2015 Institute & Expo, April 14-17, in Orlando, Florida! NAFA's I&E is the fleet management industry's largest event. Connect with fleet industry peers representing all of the various groups and experience levels in the industry, through multiple networking events! Find out about the powerhouse keynote events scheduled for this year's conference. It’s all at I&E 2015!

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NAFA offers a number of introductory and advanced seminars, international events, and certification boot camps throughout the year. Professional development is important for fleet professionals to succeed in their organization/company and to keep on top of the latest trends. All educational programs are designed to enhance the learners’ experience, share best practices, form a dialogue among attendees, and create an interactive environment.

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INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
On Monday, March 9, Holman Automotive Group, Inc. announced that Melinda K. Holman has been appointed Chairman of the Board, with Carl A. Ortell moving from Executive Vice President and CFO of ARI to Chief Executive Officer of Holman, and Brian R. Bates to assume the role of COO and CFO of Holman Automotive.

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With the appointment of Carl Ortell as CEO of Holman Automotive, Chris Conroy becomes the President of ARI. He will also be a part of the Friday keynote panel of fleet management company executives at NAFA's I&E in Orlando, Florida. Conroy is responsible for overseeing all of ARI's global operations.

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Driving Dynamics, Inc., a provider of advanced performance driver safety training and fleet risk management services, announced in early-March the appointment of Ben Langley to the Director of Training Services position. Ben joined Driving Dynamics in 2013 as a consultant, serving as the editor of The Driver Advantage safe driving e-newsletter. During that time he also worked closely with the company’s leadership team helping to improve existing services, research and develop new programs and support business development efforts.

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Driving Dynamics, Inc., has named Richard Traister as its Director of Account Development. Traister will report to Art Liggio, Driving Dynamics President, in his expanded role. He has served as a consultant on account development capacity since June, 2012.

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SUSTAINABILITY
Speaking at The Work Truck Show in early-March, several representatives of alternative fuel segments warned that resurgent prices in petroleum is inevitable, and having an alt-fuel strategy will make sense in the long run.

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Ford denied a rumor that the automaker is prepping a mass-market electric car that will run over 200 miles between charges. By all appearances, the announcement which would happen this year as claimed, would go head-to-head with Chevy's Bolt and the upcoming Model 3 from Tesla.

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Aluminum makers, already benefiting from increased use of aluminum by auto makers, stand to gain further from growth in the electric car industry, a former Ford Motor Co. executive said. Electric cars are still a fledging, niche industry—and one that already uses aluminum.

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NAFA STORE
One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!

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How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? Just published, NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

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