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Leading fleet decision-makers from across the UK will be on hand to share best practice and offer top tips on a range of issues at this week’s CCIA.

Board members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in attendance will include Debbie Floyde of Bauer Media, AFP chair Paul Hollick, Lorna McAtear of National Grid and Matt Hammond of Altrad.

They will be based in the VWFS Fleet Pavilion which will offer a premium space for CCIA visitors to gather with peers and colleagues, network with current and future suppliers, refuel with a choice of food stands or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere while visiting the event.

AFP chair Paul Hollick said: “We are really looking forward to running the very first AFP Advisory Desk at CCIA this year. Come and say hi and put your fleet-related questions and quandaries to our AFP Board members. Or simply find out more about our training courses and how AFP membership could benefit you."

For the full list of AFP board members attending the event click here

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The event at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, on Wednesday and Thursday will allow fleet decision-makers and leasing company stakeholders the chance to utilise more than 30 miles of roads and tracks with varied surfaces and technical features.

A total of 34 brands are bringing their latest and greatest cars and vans for fleet decision-makers to test to this year’s event. Many are offering visitors first drives.

They are Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, BYD, Citroen, Cupra, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Maserati, Maxus, MG, MINI, Nissan, Omoda, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volvo.

A number of van brands will also be at the event as part of Vans in Action, which has become a key feature of CCIA and is now in its third year.

Millbrook’s tracks:

CITY COURSE

The three-quarter mile City Course is a purpose-built facility allowing vehicles to be tested in a simulated urban environment. You can check out driver assistance systems such as low-speed collision mitigation and automatic parking as well as manoeuvrability. The course has parking bays, bus stops, complex junctions, speed humps and varying speed limits.

ALPINE ROUTE

Familiarise yourself with vehicle braking, acceleration and handling on this challenging route which features three loops, totalling more than four miles, with gradients from 6.5% to a challenging 26%.

Here, cars can be put through their paces on a circuit that replicates the most demanding country lanes in a safe and controlled environment. It was used as a location to film scenes for James Bond film, Casino Royale.

HIGH-SPEED BOWL

UTAC Millbrook’s five-lane, two-mile, banked High Speed Bowl, is where realistic motorway driving can be simulated in a safe and secure setting.

You can test lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control and other driver aids at motorway speeds as well as comparing road and wind noise intrusion and fuel economy at cruising speeds.

OFF-ROAD

Test your driving skills and car performance on the off-road course, which offers a range of terrains to replicate almost every scenario. Fleet decision-makers have the opportunity to really test the latest 4WD models and see how they cope. The course includes sections of gravel, mud, sand and rocks plus a range of inclines to test traction, power and ride quality.