News Articles http://www.afma.net.au/ en-us /associationnews Copyright 2012 Australasian Fleet Management Association info@afma.net.au SB4: http://www.ivt.com.au/web-development/content-management/advanced-cms-platform 60 16th Feb 12 FLEETdrive Issue 1 - 2012 <p><span class="button"><a href="/documents/item/320" target="_blank">Download Issue 1</a></span></p> <p>In this edition:</p> <ul> <li>Strong Future for Fleet</li> <li>UK tackles hydrogen issue</li> <li>Look to Europe for CO2 rules</li> <li>Fleet leading the charge</li> </ul> <p>Regular Features:</p> <ul> <li>Around the World</li> <li>Association News</li> <li>News &amp; Views</li> <li>Focus on New Zealand</li> </ul> http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/fleetdrive-issue-1-2012 http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/fleetdrive-issue-1-2012 20th Jan 12 Nominations Open for 2012 Fleet Awards <h3>Nominations are now open for the 2012 Fleet Awards</h3> <p>The Awards are a celebration of best practice and give fleet management professionals the chance to be recognised for their work and to share knowledge with others.</p> <p>The 2012 Award will be presented at Zinc Federation Square on Thursday 20 September.</p> <p><a href="http://www.afma.net.au/eventsinformation/awards-nominations">Click here</a> to nominate yourself or someone else.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/nominations-open-for-2012-fleet-awards http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/nominations-open-for-2012-fleet-awards 20th Jan 12 2012 National Fleet Conference and Exhibition <p>The annual National Fleet Conference represents the Association&rsquo;s and the industry&rsquo;s most valuable educational and networking forum in the calendar year. The program, aimed at Fleet Managers from all segments and all sizes and makeup of Fleets, addresses a range of topics from environment to safety, from legislation to strategic planning, from cost management to vehicle selection and utilisation. It is a program designed by the Members for the Members. There is also extensive opportunities to network with other delegates to gain a better understanding of their individual and collective needs and concerns for the future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Key Note Speakers</h2> <h3><br /> John Conomos AO</h3> <p>Mr. Conomos is one of Australia&rsquo;s most successful and charismatic automotive industry leaders. Mr. Conomos joined Toyota in 1981, where he was deeply involved in the growth and development of the Japanese car giant. His accession through the company was swift resulting in his appointment to Senior Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia in 1993. In March 2006, Mr. Conomos was appointed President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). After retiring from Toyota in 2008, Mr. Conomos was appointed Automotive Industry Envoy by Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.</p> <h3>Stewart Whyte</h3> <p>Mr. Whyte is the founding Managing Director of Fleet Audits Ltd, the specialist Consultancy providing a wide range of services to fleet operators. Stewart has been fully involved in the fleet industry in the UK for more than 40 years, mostly in senior management positions. He has a detailed knowledge of all aspects of business mobility operations, including vehicle selection and specification, funding options, fuel economy and management, maintenance, employee management, road safety, insurance, driver and employer taxation, and data collection, analysis and management reporting.</p> <p><span class="button"><a href="http://www.afma.net.au/eventsinformation/conference-information/conference" target="_blank">More Information</a></span></p> http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/2012-national-fleet-conference-and-exhibition http://www.afma.net.au/associationnews/2012-national-fleet-conference-and-exhibition