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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.

Tags: chapter meeting, golf outing, NAFA

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.

Tags: ConocoPhillips, fuel, fuel card, Wright Express Corporation

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI) has developed a new white paper that examines the pros and cons of compensating employees for driving their own vehicles versus providing company-owned fleet vehicles.

Tags: Automotive Resources International, company-provided vehicle, reimbursement, white paper

NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen announced it has been named to the Auto Remarketing Power 200 List, recognizing the most influential companies in the remarketing and used-car industry.

Tags: award, Donlen, recognition, remarketing

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.

Tags: acquisition, ALD Automotive USA, Merchants Leasing

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.

Tags: Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, Department of Energy, National Biodiesel Board, Propane Education & Research Council, Renewable Fuels Association, seminar

ATLANTA - Comdata's single-card solution and fuel card management program helped Coca-Cola Enterprises create companywide synergies throughout its fuel supply chains and save fuel.

Tags: award, Coca Cola Enterprises, Comdata, fuel

SOUTHFIELD, MI - With 354,400 used commercial vehicles registered in the U.S. during the first two quarters of 2010, the total sets a new record for used commercial vehicle registrations in a six-month timeframe and represents nearly 68 percent of the commercial vehicle market.

Tags: commercial vehicle, R.L. Polk, resale, used vehicle, vehicle registration

WASHINGTON - Two new fuel economy labels are proposed, one of which features a letter grade to communicate the vehicle's overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance.

Tags: 2012-MY, DOT, EPA, fuel economy

MIAMI - Anthony (Tony) Tegnelia, president, Global Fleet Management Solutions for Ryder System, Inc., will retire from Ryder after a career of more than 33 years with the company. His retirement date is expected to be on or before March 1, 2011.

Tags: appointment, retirement, Ryder System, Inc.

KALAMAZOO, MI - AT&T continues to green its nationwide fleet, now replacing five of its Kalamazoo, Mich., vehicles with Toyota Prius models, typically being used by sales people and managers who work with network technicians.

Tags: ATT, Green Fleet, hybrid, Prius, Toyota

MORRISVILLE, NC - The EI Group, Inc. (EI), an environmental, health and safety consulting firm, announced it has revamped its corporate fleet with four new E-85 capable 2010 Chevrolet HHR panel vehicles.

Tags: Chevrolet, E-85, ethanol, flex fuel, Green Fleet, HHR, The EI Group, Inc.

DURANGO, CO - A Colorado BP office has stricken the company logo from its vehicle fleet after harassment complaints from employees, according to the Durango Herald.

Tags: BP, company logo

WASHINGTON - Choice Environmental Services of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Republic Services, Inc., were among the recipients of the 2010 National NGV Achievement Awards from NGVAmerica and the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation.

Tags: Choice Environmental Services , Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, Green Fleet, natural gas, NGVAmerica, Republic Services, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet is honoring fleet managers with its second annual Environmental Leadership Awards. The presentation and ceremony will take place at the 2010 Green Fleet Conference Oct. 18-19 in San Diego.

Tags: award, Green Fleet, Green Fleet Conference

MT. LAUREL, NJ - The three newest recipients are Jennifer Schade, manager vehicle remarketing; Scott Braidwood, manager ARI Buy Direct development; and Steve Johnson, senior remarketer.

Tags: ARI, certification, IARA

ALPHARETTA, GA - LeasePlan USA announced the promotion of 17-year industry veteran Brian Barber to the position of senior vice president, sales, tasked with delivering new clients interested in a premium level of fleet service.

Tags: appointment, LeasePlan USA, promotion

SPARKS, MD - PHH Arval has added new functionality to both PHH InterActive for Drivers, its secure Web site, and PHH Connect, its mobile application.

Tags: PHH Arval, PHH Connect, PHH InterActive

ATLANTA - FleetCards USA shares tips from their trends advisory council - FleetCards TrendWatch - regarding fuel efficiencies and diesel fuel.

Tags: FleetCards USA, fuel card