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On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of AALA, Automotive Fleet published a pictorial history of the group through photos from conventions. At the 1980 convention, the group honored its founders and past presidents. Featured speakers included Armund Schoen. It was Schoen, along with the late John White and Ken Glaser who met in 1955 to form the association. Enjoy the walk down memory lane with old friends and colleagues, from 1963 through 1980.
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AALA members enjoyed a warm Florida convention in 1982. During the convention, an informal survey of the leaders was conducted to determine the value of specific automobiles in the 24-36 months from January 1982. The top cars thought to be most valuable by the group were A-car, F-car, Oldsmobile, K-car, Mercedes 300SD, Honda, and Toyota Celica.
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Founder of Bobit Business Media (originally called Bobit Publishing) and Automotive Fleet Magazine, Ed Bobit was a leader in fleet.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA - The American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) has established a working accord with Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and UPS to help advance opportunities and markets for natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicles.
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PARADISE VALLEY, AZ - N. Bud Grossman, co-founder of General Leasing Company (later named Gelco) and past president of the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA), passed away Jan. 11 from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Paradise Valley, Ariz. He was 88.
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PHH’s Jim Rallo shares his insights on the fleet industry after more than 38 years in the business. He discusses key milestones during his tenure and offers his thoughts on the future of fleet.
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SPARKS, MD – Jim Rallo has retired from PHH Arval after 38 years with the company and many contributions to the fleet management industry.
Read More →EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services has renewed its membership in the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA), an organization designed to ensure the business interests of the fleet leasing industry are properly represented before Congress, the Executive Branch, and regulatory agencies.
Read More →ALEXANDRIA, VA – GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services has decided not to renew its membership in the American Automotive Leasing Association.
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PONTE VEDRA, FL – John Blessing, former president of McCullagh Leasing, passed away July 22 after a long illness. He was 78.
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