Automotive Fleet, February 2016

INDUSTRY news Final Dates Venue Announced for 2016 Global Fleet Conference Union Leasing Acquires Walser Leasing and Fleet Services The final dates and venue for the 2016 Global Fleet Conference have been announced The conference will be held June 6 8 at the iconic The Hotel in downtown Brussels The 2016 Global Fleet Conference is the fourth time the conference has been held and while registration has yet to open it isnt too early to begin planning to attend The previous three conferences in Phoenix Brussels and Miami sold out weeks early Registration is now open Although a finalized schedule is still pending as of press time previous conferences have provided attendees with solid educational content Union Leasing has acquired the fleet leasing business from Walser Automotive Group a Minneapolis Minn based large regional dealer the fleet management company has announced Union Leasing which is based in Schaumburg Ill acquired Walser Financial Services which includes a business unit operating as Walser Leasing because it expands Union Leasings total service offering while delivering enhanced services technology and expertise to Walsers current customer base according to a release from Union Leasing The sale did not include Walser Specialized Services which provides fleet acquisition services to car rental companies and other commercial or leasing clients including larger fleet management companies according to Larry Soleta director of commercial services for Walser Automotive Group Union Leasing has set a corporate goal to continue to diversify its vehicle portfolio with steady sustainable growth and to provide products services and technology that serve todays customer in ways they value according to the company The acquisition increases Union Leasings portfolio of managed vehicles by 15 percent Union Leasing is a subsidiary of Sasser Family Holdings Inc AUTOMOTIVE FLEET I FEBRUARY 2016 12 DONT WAIT ANOTHER MONTH TO FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON IN THE INDUSTRY GET THE LATEST FLEET NEWS AT WWW AUTOMOTIVEFLEET COM NEWS 2016 Nissan Titan XD Starts at 41485 Nissan has announced pricing for the all new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab which went on sale in late December at Nissan dealers nationwide Available in five grade levels and a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drivetrains the Cummins 50L V 8 Turbo Diesel equipped TITAN XD has a starting MSRP of 40290 for the S 4x2 The Platinum Reserve 4x4 grade has an MSRP of 60520 Following the launch of the 2016 TITAN XD Crew Cab the new TITAN lineup will be offered in three cab configurations two frame sizes and three powertrain offerings More information on the full lineup will be available at a later date according to the automaker The TITAN XD is offered in five grade levels S SV SL Platinum Reserve and the PRO 4X grade The MY 2016 Nissan Titan XD starts at 41485 which includes the 1195 destination and handling charge and is equipped with a 50L V 8 Turbo Diesel PHOTO NISSAN balanced with ample opportunities to network Many past attendees have developed strong professional and personal ties that have resonated long after the end of the conference Automotive Fleet online and in its print edition will provide additional updates about the conference schedule The Global Fleet Conference is co produced by Bobit Business Media publisher of Automotive Fleet and Nexus Communication publisher of Fleet Europe The conference alternates between U S and European venues For more information on the 2016 conference and schedule of events go to http conference globalfleet com The 2016 Global Fleet Conference will be held at Brussels iconic The Hotel towers upper right June 6 8 The conference attracts fleet managers and fleet stakeholders from around the world It typically sells out weeks in advance