/24-7PressRelease/ - PRINCETON, NJ, April 30, 2008 - On Monday, May 5th, NAFA Institute & Expo attendees get the rare opportunity to hear directly from leading fleet and vehicle management companies during the "Straight Talk from Leasing Executives" panel; and then executives from the major auto manufacturers will take part in the "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)" panel.
NAFA is pleased to offer these two panel discussions during this year's Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,000 fleet professionals are expected to attend the fleet industry's largest event of the year, which is being held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Straight Talk from Leasing Executives, 9:30-11am on Monday, May 5, is an interactive up-close exchange among the executives from Donlen Corporation, Emkay, Inc., GE Capital Solutions, LeasePlan USA, PHH Arval, and Wheels, Inc.
These executives will speak candidly about how they see the industry evolving over the next five to ten years. Topics discussed will include:
• Operations and how they view changes and issues facing the industry across all key areas.
• Purchasing, funding and accounting, legislative changes, risk, driver and vehicle safety, new technologies and more.
• You will be provided the opportunity to get answers to your own questions and concerns.
The moderator will be Pamela Sederholm, Executive Director, American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA), Alexandria, VA.
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Panel will be offered from 11:15 am-12:30 pm. This is an interactive exchange among top executives from major auto manufacturers such as Audi, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, GM, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Toyota, and Volvo. This panel discussion will focus on a number of fleet topics including:
• The latest developments in enhancing fuel economy, hybrid technology, and alternative-fuel options for fleets
• How next-generation telematics technology will be incorporated in future products and service offerings
• How new safety-related products now in development will enhance driver safety and minimize preventable accidents
The moderator will be Michael Antich, Executive Editor, Automotive Fleet Magazine, Torrance.
NAFA's Institute & Expo is the largest fleet industry event of the year with more than 2,000 fleet professionals expected to attend. The Institute & Expo runs from May 3-6, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.nafa.org/08IandE
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association, formerly known as the National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA), is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of Members who manage fleets of automobiles, vans, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and a range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada. NAFA Members are responsible for the yearly specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 3.5 million vehicles. NAFA Affiliates include automotive OEMs, fleet management service companies, suppliers, and others involved in automotive industry.
The National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) is a not-for-profit, individual membership professional society serving the needs of members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, and a wide range of specialized mobile equipment for organizations in the United States and Canada. NAFA provides its Members a full range of products and services, including statistical research, monthly and annual publications, regional chapter meetings, government representation, annual conferences and trade shows, educational seminars and more.
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