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SEARCHWith 2026 right around the corner, Automotive Fleet is reflecting on a year full of meaningful growth, defined by key conference moments, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to the industry.
2025 was a year defined by adaptation amidst global disruption, emerging technology, and the rise of AI.
The 2025 AFLA Awards, dedicated solely to corporate fleets, award the Fleet Manager of the Year and Visionary honors each year. In this photo, present and previous winners pose on the AFLA stage alongside Fleet Hall of Fame inductees.
Photo: Chris Brown
Former Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis spoke on tariff uncertainty, OEM strategies, and rising charging costs at the Fleet Forward Conference on October 23, 2025.
Photo: Jonathan Robbins
The 2025 NAFA Institute and Expo hosted over 2,000 fleet and mobility professionals. Attendees celebrated 70 new Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates from around the world.
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At the 2025 AFLA Conference in Marco Island, Florida, Jessica Whittenberg of American Air Filter emphasized the need for leadership buy-in.
Photo: Jonathan Robbins
The 2025 Fleet Forward Conference brought together industry leaders from across the nation, with panelists participating in a variety of discussions on global disruption, tech adaptation, and more. In this photo, global fleet perspectives from (L to R): Bobit Business Media CEO and moderator Colin Sutherland, Paulo Gaba of Autotur Group, Kimberly Fisher of NOV Inc., and Mace Hartley of the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA).
Photo: Chris Brown
Holman Robotics launched a new management software this year, designed to integrate financing, lifecycle assets, and solution design into a unified system. Holman CEO Chris Conroy and Vice President Joe Foster discussed Holman Drive in Miami Beach, November 4-6.
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Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet poses with NAFA board member Nancy Murray, Hall of Fame inductee Lisa Kneggs, and Linda Ellis of UCB at an industry event.
Photo: Chris Brown
AFLA attendees in Marco Island celebrate birthdays at the conference.
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Attendees were welcomed warmly at the 2025 NAFA Institute and Expo for the Rev it Up Reception on the patio of the Long Beach Terrace Theater.
Brown and Bruce Birdsell of Hermanson discuss managing tariff-related risk to implementing an FMC for national scalability. This interview helped bridge the gap between uncertainty and the navigation of fleets in a changing landscape.
Photo: Chris Brown
The all-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz's 2025 debut marked an industry milestone and a dedication to sustainability.
Photo: Chris Brown
