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Industry News

NAFA PSW Chapter to Hold Golf Outing in October TUSTIN, CA - The NAFA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Chapter will hold its annual golf tournament at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club on Oct. 20. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and the Golf Tournament Shotgun starts at noon.

Leasing

Utilize this section to hone your leasing management know-how. Not only will you discover new developments, trends, products and best practices, but you’ll also meet the driving force behind them—the people.
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Safety & Accident

Many accidents can be avoided if your fleet operators are equipped with critical driver safety tactics. The following articles on best practices, risk management product information and case studies are valuable resources to help you refine your own safety program.
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Remarketing

Arm yourself with the expert information and research you need to transform your fleet remarketing efforts into a lucrative revenue stream. Put these proven techniques into practice to make more effective use your resale channels, watch your depreciation costs go down and your vehicle residuals climb.
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Fuel Management

While the price of fuel is outside your control, your response to these costs will significantly impact the success of your fleet. Rely on us to deliver the latest viewpoints, trends and forecasts so that you can develop a shrewd, incisive approach to fuel management.
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Green Fleet

Follow Automotive Fleet as we track how the fleet leasing industry is saving money and the planet by going green. From reducing fuel costs to exploring alternative energy solutions, we’ll show you what to do and who is doing it.
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GPS / Telematics

Learn how to parlay the industry’s hottest routing technologies—GPS and telematics—into new efficiencies for your fleet. But, as the following information-packed articles will attest, fleet managers must be aware of the privacy issues posed by these improved safety and security measures.
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Software

As software can make or break the modern fleet, take advantage of this opportunity to gather data on which software options are available and how they promote safety, improve efficiency and enhance your bottom line.
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Maintenance

We profile companies with model maintenance programs, keep you up-do-date on new products and provide hard-hitting news articles to help you gain insight into your own maintenance issues.
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Vehicle Research

In the market for a new fleet car or truck? Need a hand evaluating your options? Don’t make a move without a thorough examination of the in-depth reviews, vehicle descriptions and specs, hottest technologies and OEM news featured here.
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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
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Implementing a robust GPS fleet tracking solution can improve customer service. It will improve response time, invoicing accuracy, and fleet visibility.
Reducing Fleet Spend Using Fleet Management Software
See how Cox Communications captures its complex and disparate fleet and operational data across its divisions and operating companies and then extrapolates real-time information, resulting in leveraged acquisition costs and a reduced fleet spend.
Key Features of Online Fleet Management
Understand the key features of using an Online Fleet Management (OFM) System to manage your fleet more efficiently and effectively.
Gain Control Over Fleet Costs With Sensor Sensibility Whitepaper
Have you considered adding sensors to your AVL solution? Intelligent Fleet Management can help your organization increase its operating margin, boost efficiency and deliver better customer service. Download this whitepaper and learn how to take control over fleet costs.
Primary Benefits of Using GPS Tracking
GPS Technology can be used to increase productivity, improve customer service, assist the employee in having a better safety record, help lower fuel costs, reduce overtime pay and lower insurance rates. View this comprehensive whitepaper to see how.
Why Advanced Performance, Driver Safety Training?
A recent survey of graduates showed crash reduction rates up to 50% or more. Understand the significant financial benefits obtained by incorporating advanced performance, driver training.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
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Mike Antich
Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?

By Mike Antich
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage.

The Need to Extend 50-Percent Bonus Depreciation

By Mike Antich

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Ed Bobit
NAFA’S ‘New Look’ Good, But Needs More to Win!

By Ed Bobit
The expressions related by NAFA members to me and to our editorial and marketing staff have been encouraging with the introduction of new innovations these past few years. Members are reluctant to be quoted or to put their opinions on paper or to e-mail them to anyone, but we keep track.

Mobile High-Tech: Driver Convenience or Corporate Liability?

By Ed Bobit

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MAGAZINE

August 2010

In This Issue:

Average Monthly Personal Use Charges Increase to $110

Fleets are increasing personal charges in 2010 while decreasing the number of eligible drivers.

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OEMs Announce 2011-MY Commercial Fleet Incentives

Fleet incentives are available on select 2011-MY Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Toyota Models.

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GM 2011-MY Fleet Preview

General Motors provided more than 600 fleet attendees the opportunity to get a sneak peek and test drive its 2011 fleet product lineup in Detroit.

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Chrysler 2011-MY Fleet Preview

More than 400 attendees showed up to the Chrysler 2011-MY fleet preview in Detroit to see the automaker’s new vehicles.

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Ford 2011-MY Fleet Preview

Approximately 600 fleet professionals had an opportunity to preview and test drive Ford’s 2011 product lineup in Detroit, along with touring the Dearborn Truck Plant at the historic River Rouge complex.

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Gas vs. Hybrids: Which is Better Suited for Your Fleet?

When considering the addition of hybrid vehicles to fleet, it’s important to make sure the financial aspects of these eco-friendly models meet your specific needs without going over budget.

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Chevrolet & GMC Announce 2011-MY CNG & LPG Vans for Fleets

CNG and LPG systems for the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana are fully integrated and will meet EPA and CARB requirements.

EVENTS
NAFA's Canadian Fleet Management Seminar
9/14/2010 - 9/15/2010

September 14-15, 2010
Calgary

HTUF 2010 National Conference
9/28/2010 - 9/30/2010

Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Fees: CALSTART Members - $499, non-members $799, fleet $549

2010 Green Fleet Conference
10/18/2010 - 10/19/2010

Towne & Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego