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Welcome to the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association
The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) is the forum dedicated to improving communication between sellers, buyers, fleet managers, lending institutions, lessors, used vehicle marketers, and allied automotive service companies.
For more information on AFLA and its mission, conferences, benefits and people, choose any of the links above.
Online registration for the 2008 AFLA Conference is now closed. Please register on-site. Get Conference details here.
Industry Update Teleconference with Tom Webb
Thursday, September 25, 2008
11:00 a.m. EST
Tom will discuss current influences on used-vehicle values, seasonality, and how individual vehicle segments are performing relative to market forecasts: Sedans, Vans, SUVs, Light-duty trucks. Join us for this unique opportunity.
The member-only call in number is available here.
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Members-Only White Paper:
Facing Rising Reimbursement Costs: How Company Vehicle Programs Help Businesses Run on All Cylinders
Fuel prices are at an all time high. Corporations are feeling the pinch of the credit crunch. In the face of these economics, some boardrooms look at eliminating corporate fleets as a quick cost savings solution. But, is this really the best thing? Are you prepared to discuss the corporate governance issues that this decision will impact? Do you know what they are?
To read more on this issue prepared by ARI – Automotive Resources International, download volume 9 of the AFLA White Papers here (available to members only).
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Registration Rates:
- Member: $325
- Non-member: $400
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2008 Conference Highlights:
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 Motivational Speaker and “World’s Greatest Pickpocket,” Bob Arno, shares with AFLA attendees “The Art of the Steal.”
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 Renowned industry expert and host of the television program “Autoline Detroit,” John McElroy, gives a forward-thinking view on "How Will the Automotive Industry Change in the Next 10 Years."
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 The New York Times – Practical Futurist: Michael Rogers will discuss “Automotive Industry Trends and the Future of Commercial Fleet: In Sync or Out of Step?”
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 Vice President of Research for General Motors: Larry Burns, will discuss “Reinventing the Automobile: The Future of Automotive Technology."
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The "Cars of Tomorrow" Reception featuring concept cars from leading manufacturers
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2008 Annual Meeting & Conference Schedule
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Wednesday, September 10
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| Noon – 6:00 pm |
Registration |
| 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
AFLA Board Meeting |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm |
New Member Welcome Reception |
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm |
President’s Welcome |
| 4:45 – 5:45 pm |
Automotive Industry Trends and the Future of Commercial Fleet: In Sync or Out of Step?
Keynote Presenter: Michael Rogers, New York Times |
| 5:45 – 9:00 pm |
Cars of Tomorrow Reception with OEM Concept Vehicles
The "Cars of Tomorrow" Reception will feature concept cars from leading manufacturers |
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Thursday, September 11
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| 7:30 – 5:00 pm |
Registration |
| 7:00 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
| 8:45 – 9:00 am |
President’s Update |
| 9:00 – 9:45 am |
Reinventing the Automobile: The Future of Automotive Technology
Presenter: Larry Burns, VP of Research for General Motors |
| 9:45 – 10:45 am |
How Will the Automotive Industry Change in the Next 10 Years
Presenter: John McElroy, Automotive Analyst
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| 10:45 – 11:00 am |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 pm |
How High Will Fuel Prices Go?
Presenter: John Kingston of Platts |
| Noon – 1:00 pm |
Luncheon |
| 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
The Art of the Steal
Bob Arno
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| 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
Balancing Cost vs. Corporate Green Responsibility
Panel discussion that includes fleet managers at companies with major green fleet initiatives.
Panelist: Pete Silva of PepsiCo, Vicki Dahliquist of ValleyCrest, Donna Bibbo of Novo Nordisk, and Dick Malcom of State Farm Insurance.
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| 3:00 – 3:15 pm |
Coffee Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 pm |
Town Hall Meeting With OEM Fleet Directors
Moderator: Mike Antich
Pat Dougherty of Chrysler, Brian McVeigh of GM, Kevin Koswick of Ford, and Scott Heyer of Toyota
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| 4:15 – 5:00 pm |
Industry Hall of Fame
All-new award presented by Automotive Fleet Magazine
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Friday, September 12
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| 7:00 – 8:00 am |
Breakfast
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| 8:15 – 8:30 am |
Business Meeting & Election Results |
| 8:30 – 9:15 am |
Developing a Strategic Roadmap: Taking Your Fleet to the Next Level
Paul Lauria, Mercury Associates, Inc. |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am |
Forecast of Economic Conditions That Will Impact Your Fleet
Paul McCarthy, Portfolio Risk Manager for Ford Motor Co.
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| 10:00 – 10:15 am |
Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 am |
Trends in the Wholesale Remarketing Market and Their Impact on Commercial Fleets
Ricky Beggs, Black Book |
| 12:00 – 5:30 pm |
Pete Z Golf Scramble |
| 7:00 – 7:30 pm |
President’s Reception |
| 7:30 – 10:00 pm |
Dinner, awards, and closing reception |
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