The St. Jude Children's Hospital Silent Auction is a traditional favorite of the expo attendees. Joining fellow exhibitors in donating an item to the auction will help them gain added exposure on the expo floor, as conference attendees visit their booths to take a closer look at the items they've placed up-for-bid.
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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. Do not miss this opportunity!
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NAFA’s Risk Management 101 is a four-week, eight-session webinar course offered online (via live webinar sessions) to help enhance your decision-making and planning skills. The deadline to enroll ends on February 4, so finalize your plans today.
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01/26 - St. Louis Gateway; 01/26 - Pacific Northwest; 02/02-03 - Philadelphia; 02/10 - Chicago; 02/14 - North Central; 02/21 - Rocky Mountain.
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Strong sales in December capped off a great year for U.S. carmakers - especially Chrysler - and 2012 should be even better. For their biggest Japanese rivals, a year of natural disasters and other struggles ended on a sour note, with U.S. sales falling and the outlook for next year just as challenging.
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2012 Range Rover Evoque and Hyndai Elantra were honored. The announcement was made at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This is the 19th year of the awards, which were inspired by the prestigious European "Car of the Year."
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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. announced on January 12 it was awarded an engineering development contract from Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., to develop hydrogen systems for a mini-bus platform.
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The Cadillac ATS, the Porsche 911 Carrera, and Carrera S Coupes were a few of the high profile cars on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit utilizing magnesium. Ford announced that its next generation of Ford F-Series will also employ aluminum and magnesium for weight savings, a necessary step to meet the looming EPA's CAFE standards.
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At a public hearing on proposed fuel economy rules for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light-duty trucks, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urged federal agencies to consider the rising consumer cost of new vehicles. The hearing took place on January 17.
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Pennsylvania's Centre Region elected officials put off a decision until February regarding whether to approve the purchase of four replacement Ford Escapes for the code agency. The Escapes would replace two 2001 Escapes, a 2002 Ford Ranger, and a 2001 Ford Explorer.
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Topics of interest include Congressional failure to extend the full value of the tax benefit for commuters who use public transit; EPA's renewable fuels requirement for 2012; and NAFA Comments to DOE on Hybrid EPACT Credits.
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The Government of Canada, in accordance with the Honorable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, has announced the 2012 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards, which recognize the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in ten different classes.
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Manheim's Tom Webb returns with good news: December pricing for end-of-service midsize fleet cars continued to rebound from what now appears to have been temporary weakness in October.
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Kelley Blue Book announced on January 5 their Ten Best Used Cars Under $8,000. As economic conditions in the U.S. continue in a state of flux, many find themselves unable to afford a new car and unwilling to place themselves under a large car loan to get one.
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Chrysler Group LLC, the automaker controlled by Fiat SpA, plans to begin selling natural gas- powered pickups in the U.S. this year, said Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of both automakers.
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The Autoweek editorial staff has chosen the 2013 Ford Fusion for its Best in Show award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Judges in the "Eyes on Design" awards said the Ford Fusion looked like an "effortless" design.
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About 490,000 vehicles have been recalled by Ford in order to fix defects which can cause fires or loss of power. According to a Ford spokesman, this action covers 205,896 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans and 244,530 Ford Escape sport-utility vehicles in the U.S. and about 40,000 Escapes outside the U.S.
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Historically, fleet sales -- particularly sales to rental car companies -- have been viewed as the soft underbelly of the new-car market, because prices are typically lower than retail. Ford is proud of its fleet sales to business. Ford classified 31.7 percent of its 2011 new-vehicle sales as "fleet" compared with 25.5 percent at GM.
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The site reported on January 18 that Toyota redeemed its Number One spot for brand loyalty on the site for the fourth quarter of 2011. Toyota last appeared in the top position in 2010's third quarter.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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Gregory Tarring, Michael Cacak, Mary Johnson, Debbie Mize, Wayne Smolda, and Harold Idell mark big anniversaries with NAFA this month.
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Register for NAFA's 2012 I&E before February 29 and save $50! Read this article for information on the new registration options.
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NAFA honors fleet managers who have implemented pioneering, innovative, and creative programs with NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Awards. The Association's deadline for award entry submissions is February 17. Submit your entries today!
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The deadline to submit entries for NAFA's prestigious Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award is February 15. Don't delay--send your submissions today!
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Ontario Chapter Affiliate Steve Somers, Director of the Eastern Region for Jim Patterson Lease, expressed his condolences and offered fellow NAFA members an anecdote regarding Huzar. The Automotive Fleet website offered several recollections regarding Flanagan.
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For three years this April, NAFA has partnered with St. Jude's Children's Hospital at the annual Institute & Expo. For 2012, the hospital and its primary benefactor will receive a little extra exposure--on millions of envelopes all over the country.
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Manny, Moe & Jack make the famous guitar move at Billy F Gibbons’ Hollywood home on a recent trip to California as part of the company’s 90th anniversary celebration. Gibbons, the front man for legendary blues-rock band ZZ Top and a life-long automotive enthusiast, considers himself a fan of the brand.
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Exclusive only for Members and Affiliates for the month of January, NAFA's having a store-wide sale - all products 20 percent off. Now is a great opportunity to purchase materials that will directly affect you and your work, and with super savings for being a NAFA member, there has never been a better time to buy.
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San Jose, CA; Victoria, BC; Spruce Grove, AB; Austin, TX; Dearborn, MI; Regina, SK; Houston, TX; Rockville, MD; Sarasota County, FL; Hamilton, ON; Grand Junction, CO; Durham, NC; New Britain, CT; Sacramento, CA; Gainesville, FL; Chicago, IL
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As Canadian clinicians become more aware of disorders that impact cognitive ability, such as post concussion syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Konstantine Zakzanis believes it's becoming increasingly important to measure a driver's cognitive ability.
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Despite concerns over distracted drivers on American roads, a majority of U.S.-based consumers do not feel there should be a ban on the use of hands-free communications devices while driving, according to a recent survey's results.
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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released on January 11 the 2012 Roadmap to State Highway Safety Laws, the ninth annual report card grading all fifty states and the District of Columbia on their performance when it comes to adopting fifteen basic traffic safety laws. This year the report focuses on the state fiscal impact of highway safety gaps.
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Attendance projections for the 2012 I&E in St. Louis, MO have already doubled the attendance for 2011, and the peak registration period hasn't even fully kicked in yet. This is terrific news and another reason why the 2012 I&E is the event you won't want to miss. Register today!

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The first regular meeting on January 9 of a new West Seneca, New York Town Board was highlighted by the removal, and then retabling, of a proposed item to replace a pair of video camera systems in the town’s police fleet.
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NAFA's Chapters are an important element to the Association, so now you can find your meeting listings in the Chapters department of FleetFOCUS!
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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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