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Mike Camnetar, CAFM, (top left) is NAFA’s board president for 2024.Photo: NAFA NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced its recent 2024 Board of Directors. This 12 months, the board will likely be led by Mike Camnetar, CAFM, Fleet Services Manager for General Mills Inc.Members of NAFA’s Board of Directors include professionals across various sectors and enterprises, including technology firms, urban municipalities, foodservice enterprises, healthcare entities, and more.“As we dive into the guts of our bylaws and strategic plan this 12 months, it’s clear that we’re charting a course towards a stronger, more cohesive NAFA,” Camnetar said. “By embracing inclusivity in our governance and refining our strategic…
Mark Coleman, the previous vice chairman of businesss development and asset remarketing at Element Fleet Management, has served because the full-time executive director of the IARA since June 2023.Photo: IARA / Graphic photo: Magda Ehlers / Pexels / Graphic: Bobit IARA executive director Mark Coleman announced recently that IARA has launched a podcast series called “Hearing Voices,” a play on IARA’s tagline The Voice of the Consignor.The podcast series is powered by Greater Rockford Auto Auction, and is accessible from IARA’s website at iara.biz, in addition to most podcast outlets.A Concentrate on Leadership TopicsThe initial three episodes of the Hearing…
The 2025 Aviator has an updated contoured mesh grille inspired by the Lincoln logo. The grille has been raised barely in order that its top edge aligns with the newly designed LED headlamps.Photo: Lincoln The brand new 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV features the all-new Lincoln Digital Experience and BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology, which is offered on Aviator for the primary time.The 2025 Aviator also features the standard twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine, paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. The engine delivers 400 horsepower and 415 ft.-lbs. of torque.Aviator also has an available Air Glide Suspension.“With the brand new Aviator, technology takes a good larger role…
The newly added Sorento X-Pro features increased towing capability and off-road hardware including 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.Photo: Kia Kia America has announced latest details for the 2024 Sorento SUV, which features an exterior redesign, next-generation technology, and more.2024 Sorento SUV: Recent Tech and Features The 2024 Sorento features a latest dash design, more seat stitch designs, and latest technologies, including:Panoramic curved 12.3-inch dual-display screens available.Digital Rear View Mirror available.Digital Key 2 available.Standard Wi-Fi Hotspot.Over-the-air (OTA) updates for infotainment system available.Standard Rear Side Airbags.Parking Distance Warning – Side available.Standard Enhanced Auto Emergency Braking with Junction Crossing.Evasive Steering Assist available.Highway Driving Assist available. The tech-savvy cabin features an available panoramic curved…
While Santa Fe 2.5L turbo models are arriving at dealers now, hybrid models will arrive later within the spring.Photo: Hyundai Hyundai announced latest details for the all-new 2024 Santa Fe SUV with a brand new design, standard three-row seating, standard 2.5L turbocharged powertrain, and an entry price of $33,950.Santa Fe 2.5L turbo models are arriving at dealers now, with hybrid models arriving this spring.Hyundai Santa Fe SUV PowertrainA turbocharged, direct-injected 2.5L turbo, making 277 horsepower is standard.Also available is a 1.6L turbocharged hybrid powertrain generating 178 horsepower (231-hp total system output).The two.5T model is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the…
Cox Automotive Fleet Services technician Icie Hinton (center) said Project Pink creates meaningful connections with coworkers and builds strong skilled relationships with male colleagues.Photo: Cox Automotive Cox Automotive on Jan. 12 unveiled its Project Pink campaign that recognizes diversity amongst its fleet services and Manheim technicians while supporting breast cancer awareness.Icie Hinton, a female trailer shop technician with Cox Automotive Fleet Services and a graduate of Cox Automotive’s FleeTec Academy, created this initiative to honor and recognize women’s crucial role within the transportation industry and as an indication of support for those fighting breast cancer. Women make up just 3.6%…
The AEB must either give you the option to slow the vehicle by at the very least 10 mph in certainly one of two tests conducted at 12 and 25 mph or by 5 mph at each speeds.Photo: IIHS The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that every one 20 participating automakers have fulfilled a voluntary pledge to equip nearly all the sunshine vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with automatic emergency braking (AEB).Five recent manufacturers installed AEB on greater than 95% of the sunshine vehicles they produced between Sept. 1, 2022, and Aug. 31, 2023, to satisfy the…
The brand new Subaru WRX will arrive at retailers in early 2024.Photo: Subaru Subaru of America, Inc. announced, on Dec. 20, pricing on the 2024 Subaru WRX sedan, including the recently unveiled WRX TR with performance-focused upgrades. The brand new model will arrive at retailers in early 2024.The WRX will likely be offered in five trim levels: Base, Premium, Limited, TR, and GT. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all trim levels except the GT. The Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) is out there on Premium and Limited trim levels, and standard equipment on the GT.The fifth generation WRX is…
Piloting EVs from Rivian will allow AT&T to explore latest paths in its electrification journey.Photo: Rivian Rivian Automotive, Inc. and AT&T have announced that they’ve signed an agreement for AT&T to buy Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) for AT&T’s fleet through a pilot program geared toward cutting transport emissions.AT&T expects to start adding the Rivian Business Van and R1 vehicles to its fleet in early 2024 to start evaluating the assorted ways these vehicles help improve safety, reduce costs, and cut its carbon footprint.Piloting EVs from Rivian will allow AT&T to explore latest paths in its electrification journey, which is anticipated to contribute…
The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is the third electric vehicle the corporate has confirmed this yr and the fifth to hitch its EV family.Photo: Cadillac Cadillac announced it has continued to expand its electric vehicle portfolio today with confirmation of the VISTIQ, in accordance with the corporate’s news release.That is the third electric vehicle Cadillac has confirmed this yr and the fifth to hitch its EV family.Earlier this yr, Cadillac revealed the 2025 ESCALADE IQ, the brand’s first all-electric full-size SUV.In November, Cadillac confirmed the 2025 OPTIQ, which can act because the entry point for the brand’s EV lineup in North America. Additional OPTIQ…
