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The leading national motorcoach associations, the American Bus Association (ABA) and United Motorcoach Association (UMA), kicked off a busy spring last week when ABA held its Virtual Fly-In, while UMA hosts its first in-person Expo this week since the beginning of the pandemic.
ABA brought D.C. to the people—virtually—with its Fly-In, held on April 14. The day is usually a way for association members to meet with their elected representatives about issues affecting the industry, but the pandemic (as usual) had other ideas. The Fly-In was streamed and is still available for anyone to listen in here. Speakers included Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), Acting FMCSA Administrator Meera Joshi, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Rep. David Price (D-N.C.), and Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.).
Meanwhile, the UMA is excited about hosting its Motorcoach Expo at the Orlando Convention Center starting this Wednesday, April 21. The meeting represents more than just the first time the industry is getting together in person in a year; it’s also a celebration of the association’s 50th anniversary. There will also be special sessions, which can be attended virtually, including its Mechanic Training on April 23 at 10 a.m., hosted by Prevost’s Director Aftermarket Training, North America Robert Hitt (register here), and its virtual driver training hosted by Bob Crescenzo of Lancer Insurance on April 23 at 9 a.m. (register here). The full schedule of events is available at motorcoachexpo.com.
Operators in the mid-Atlantic region are also invited to the Spring Operators Meeting being held jointly by the Maryland Motorcoach Association (MMA) and the Virginia Motorcoach Association. The in-person meeting is scheduled for May 10-12 at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen, Va. For more information, a tentative agenda, and to register for the event, click here.
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The National Limousine Association (NLA) will host a free livestream on April 29 at 2 p.m. ET called The ABCs of ERC, in which guest speaker Walter Pennington of Dembo Jones Certified Public Accountants will explore the ins and outs of the Employee Retention Credit. The ERC under the CARES Act (2020) encouraged businesses to keep employees on their payroll with a refundable tax credit of 50 percent of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by the pandemic. Catch this livestream on the NLA’s Facebook page.
NLA/CD Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) also kicked off its webinar series on April 20 with The Do's and Don'ts in a Digital Age: Social Media Etiquette for Business Owners, hosted by Maren Graham of MJ Graham Visual Solutions. If you missed the session, it will be available on the Webinar Archives page at limo.org for NLA members to access. Additional sessions planned for 2021 include Human Resources and Updating Your Company Handbook (May), Credit Card Security (July), Government Contracting (September), and Work/Life Balance and Mental Wellness (November). Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Visit limo.org for more information.
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Lincoln Aviator, the newest SUV in the Limousine & Livery lineup, adds a new award to its trophy case. The Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid is one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Electric Cars for 2021.
“The Lincoln Aviator is a gold standard when it comes to plug-in hybrids,” said Autotrader Executive Editor Brian Moody. “With an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 21 miles, it performs well and accomplishes most daily tasks without ever needing the gasoline engine.”
Per Lincoln, range is based on a full charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external environment, vehicle use, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and state of health.
“The Aviator Grand Touring also hits the mark when it comes to two things electric vehicle buyers seem to want more and more—luxury and performance,” he added. “The Aviator Grand Touring is an unbelievably quick SUV and, like all Lincolns, the interior and exterior are crafted to a higher standard than other luxury SUVs.”
Autotrader highlights Aviator Grand Touring’s impressive driving performance and its plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 494 horsepower and 630 lb.-ft. of torque. As a three-row midsize SUV, the Aviator offers a spacious cabin with signature features that offer the entire family a quiet and comfortable sanctuary.
Autotrader editors selected the 10 best electric cars based on several criteria, including all-electric range and price. To read the full Autotrader report, click here.
Visit lincoln.com for more information.
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