Quentin Willson will be chairing the first of a series of debates taking place at this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA) at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire on June 16 and 17.

With speakers from innovators, experts and some of the best industry practitioners, the CCIA Great Debates provide visitors with premium comment and opinion, which will help ensure their fleets are effectively and efficiently run.

The full line-up is as follows:

Running a low emissions fleet – chaired by Quentin Willson, motoring commentator

Tuesday June 16 at 10.30

Running a green fleet isn’t just about ‘doing your bit for the environment’ or fulfilling the company’s corporate and social responsibility policy. Increasingly, implementing a low-emission strategy makes considerable financial sense.  A low emission fleet is about making the best, most cost-effective financial decisions for your business.

Sponsored by Go Ultra Low, this session offers practical steps to help you get your fleet's CO2 emissions down, as well as demonstrate the real opportunities to reduce your fleet running costs and the tax you and your drivers pay.

The ACFO Debate: The end is nigh – chaired by Stephen Briers, editor-in-chief, Fleet News

Tuesday June 16 at 14.00

The issue of end-of-contract mileage and vehicle wear and tear recharges is hugely contentious and a major bugbear for fleet decision-makers with some contract hire and leasing companies being accused of using both excess mileage and damage charges as “profit centres”.

Industry experts will address these critical issues to assist fleets in overcoming additional defleet costs, as well as provide advice on how organisations can enhance vehicle values by ensuring company cars and vans are returned in ready-to-retail condition.

Running a safer fleet – chaired by Andy Price, practice leader Europe – motor fleet, Zurich

Wednesday June 17 at 10.30

Regardless of how many vehicles your company operates, there is a duty of care on employers to take reasonable care to protect employees from the risk of injury, or death whilst at work. And, as the workplace extends to the car, companies have a duty of care to ensure that drivers are safe while out on the road.

There are a number of ways that companies can tackle duty of care for their drivers from educating them with risk assessments, further training and leaflets and manuals. This open forum will combine presentations from duty of care specialists and will be followed by a panel discussion with other specialists who have had to put in place duty of care policies.

Running an efficient fleet in the public sector – chaired by Christopher Macgowan OBE, former chief executive of the SMMT

Wednesday June 17 at 14.00

The challenging macroeconomic conditions of recent years firmly established cost control as the number one priority for public sector fleet managers. And, while cost is likely to remain an important consideration, public bodies must also prepare for other imminent changes that will have just as much impact. Legislative changes aligned with the relentless development of new vehicle technologies could place added pressure upon fleet managers working in local authorities, NHS Trusts, large housing associations and central Government departments.

Given the changing and dynamic nature of the public services, this session will share best practice as well as offer a comprehensive guide to the very best and most innovative means of efficient, compliant and cost effective fleet management throughout the public sector.

As well as the Great Debates, Company Car in Action will be packed with the latest fleet cars to drive on four unique and purpose-built test routes - city, off-road, alpine hill and high speed - all in one location. Visitors will be able to view informative displays and services in the exhibition hall.

Book your place on the debates by contacting Kate Howard, event organiser, on kate.howard@bauermedia.co.uk or 01733 468146.

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