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eNews Friday Edition Sep 3, 2010

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Every Tuesday and Friday, check out Automotive Fleet's eNews to find a sampling of the latest fleet industry news and happenings.

Also, visit Automotive Fleet's Web site at www.automotive-fleet.com to find out everything you need to know about the fleet industry.


Latest News

Merchants Leasing Acquires ALD Automotive USA
PARIS and MANCHESTER, NH - As a result of this transaction, Merchants Leasing will acquire ALD's U.S. customer base and a fleet of about 3,300 vehicles. The transaction became effective Aug. 31. Read Full Story


In Memoriam:
Gary Ward, 1951-2010

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Gary Ward, fleet sales representative and 11-year employee of Fleet Lease Disposal (FLD), passed away Aug. 17. He was 59. Read Full Story

GM Launches 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
DETROIT - The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedan, arriving at U.S. dealerships this month, will offer class-leading standard safety features and improved fuel economy. Read Full Story

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ADTS Promotes Moser to VP
TROOPER, PA - Phil Moser has been promoted to vice president of Advanced Driver Training Services (ADTS), a provider of driver safety training services. Moser previously served as the company's national sales manager. Read Full Story

Goodyear to Hike Tire Prices Up to 6%
AKRON, OHIO - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will raise tire prices up to 6 percent on Oct. 1 in response to escalating raw material costs. Read Full Story


WEX to Provide Private Label Fleet Cards to ConocoPhillips
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME - Under the terms of the agreement, Wright Express (WEX) will issue fleet cards and provide related services to all three brands affiliated with ConocoPhillips' motor fuels: Conoco, Phillips 66, and 76. Read Full Story

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. Read Full Story

The Green Fleet Conference provides an unparalleled resource for fleet professionals to stay up-to-date with their eco-friendly fleets. Check out the keynote presentations scheduled to kick-start day two of the two-day event.

Forecast of Energy Outlook to 2050
Mary Beth Stanek, director, environment and energy policy for General Motors, discusses GM's global strategy of energy diversity and forecast advanced propulsion technologies out to 2050.

FedEx Delivers Green Initiatives
Viewing their business as a business of sustainability, Dennis Beal, vice president, FedEx, shares how the company makes sustainability an integral part of its business mode. Learn from the leader, how they built, maintain and operate one of the largest alt-fuel fleets in operation today.

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Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance to Hold Workshop in Denver
DENVER - The Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance will hold a free workshop Sept. 9 in Denver. The training seminar will cover alternative fuel quality, infrastructure, available vehicles, safety, and environmental impact of propane, ethanol, biodiesel, and compressed natural gas. Read Full Story

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Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?
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. Read or Respond

Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com



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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Assoc. Publisher/Executive Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Grace L. Suizo, Senior Editor
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