NAFA Association News
NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) is the fleet management industry’s largest event. Designed around your needs, I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for you, whether you're a new fleet manager or a veteran fleet professional. Get the education sessions and connections you need to be at your best! Don't miss out -- register now!
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Events and Education
If you've been thinking about working towards your CAFM ® or CAFS ® designation, but are still on the fence about doing so, you're in luck! If you are planning to attend the Institute and Expo this April 25-28, you will have the chance to take the program for a test drive! There's never been a better time to become CAFM ® or CAFS ®-certified! To take advantage of this opportunity, you must register by next week, April 12.
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Legislative News
Even in the run up to what is normally a marquee policy-unveiling event for the federal government, expectations had been ratcheted down as the Finance Minister crafted a largely stay-the-course budget document. Predicted large-scale personal and business tax changes were nowhere to be found in the government’s second fiscal plan, as Minister Bill Morneau adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
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Industry News
Ford Motor Company is investing 600 million euros ($644 million) in Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Operations in Germany. This plant is where the company will assemble the next generation of the Focus. The announcement comes just two weeks after General Motors announced it was selling Opel, it's German brand, to French automaker PSA Group (the parent company of Peugeot and Citroen).
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Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1 million of its popular Sonata sedans in the United States due to a seat belt defect. This issue has already been linked to at least one known injury. The recall affects conventional, gas-powered Sonata's sold from the 2011 through the 2014 model year. The 2011 to 2015 Sonata hybrid is also covered by this recall, per an NHTSA report.
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While automakers have been racing each other to become the first to introduce an autonomous vehicle to the road, a new study by AAA found that over three quarters (78 percent) of U.S. drivers are afraid of the idea of riding in a self-driving car. On the other hand, 59 percent of drivers said they would want such technology in their next vehicle. So while they are ready to accept this technology, U.S. drivers are not quite ready to give up full control.
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Inside NAFA
After weeks of intense judging by industry leaders, the finalists for NAFA's 2017 Fleet Excellence Awards have been chosen. The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXY for short) were designed to shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year.
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Industry Movers and Shakers
Sustainability
Are you registered for the 2017 Institute and Expo, but have questions about how to begin making your fleet more sustainable? Were you unable to attend all of the webinars in NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Series? Enhance your I&E experience and attend NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Certificate pre-conference event taking place on Monday, April 24.
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Honda announced in late-March that it will aggressively pursue vehicle electrification. With a goal of two-thirds of brand sales coming from battery or hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles by 2030, the Japanese manufacturer is bullish on alternative fuels. Though a pioneer in battery and hydrogen powertrains beginning with its (now defunct) Insight hybrid in 2000, Honda has had little impact on the electric vehicle market and only sold one battery-powered model in 2016, the Accord Hybrid sedan.
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Employment Listings
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One of the benefits of NAFA membership is access to thousands of fleet professionals across North America and around the world. So, if you're looking to fill a position on your staff, then you'll want to make sure you take advantage of NAFA's Career Network. Click inside to learn more about how to get a job posted, and get it noticed by some of the best in the fleet industry!
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Did You Know?
Your last opportunity to test drive NAFA's CAFM® program at the Institute & Expo is fast approaching! To take part, you must register before April 12. Don't miss out!
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