The Fleet Safety Conference was an event for fleet, risk, safety, sales, human resources and EHS professionals that offered insights and practical education for improving fleet safety. Read the full story here. Photos by Mark Campbell Photography and Chris Wolski.

Mercedes-Benz USA trainers demonstrated the safety technology on the redesigned 2017 E-Class for Southern California fleet managers at a July 13 event. Photos by Paul Clinton and Chris Wolski.

Audi's A4 sedan will receive several improvements for 2017, including a more efficient and powerful 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, an all-wheel-drive option, and new 7-speed dual-clutch S tronic transmission. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Nissan is giving its Pathfinder a mid-cycle refresh for the 2017 model year that includes a more powerful engine and upgraded technology. Nissan brought the new mid-size SUV by Bobit Business Media for a closer look. Read more here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The Lexus RX received a makeover for the 2016 model year that included a more powerful engine, new 8-speed transmission, and additional safety features, including the optional Lexus Safety System+ technology package, for the top Lexus seller. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Volkswagen refreshed its Touareg mid-size luxury SUV for the 2015 model year, and added minor updates for 2016, along with a nearly $2,000 price cut that brings the base price to $42,705. Read our driving notes here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali powered by the 6.2L V-8 returns for 2016 with the 8-speed transmission added into the prior year's model. Read our driving notes here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The Lexus ES350 has been mildly refreshed for 2016, and now offers the Safety System+ that adds a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and a lane departure alert. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

Lincoln gave its MKX mid-size luxury SUV a refresh for the 2016 model year that adds an optional 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost and active suspension with adaptive dampers among other features. The vehicle is based on the Ford Edge. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The 2016 Global Fleet Conference attracted more than 300 attendees. The conference, now in its fourth year, has sold out each year of its existence. The Global Fleet Conference was held in Brussels, the capital of the EU, at the historic The Hotel. The conference will return to the U.S. and Miami (site of the 2015 conference) in 2017. Photos courtesy of Nexus Communication and Mike Antich.

The 2016 NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute & Expo offered fleet training, education, and workshops, and an expo floor that featured more than 200 companies showcasing their products and services. The conference was held April 19-22 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of NAFA Fleet Management Association.
