Arval is replacing its former Corporate Vehicle Observatory research platform with a new Mobility Observatory initiative to provide a comprehensive insight into the changing world of mobility.

Alain Van Groenendael, Arval CEO

The new Observatory will build on the former French Observatoire du Véhicule d’Entreprise, which was first launched in 2002, and the international Corporate Vehicle Observatory by also providing independent research and intelligence on includes mobility solutions and travel options for individuals alongside established choices such as company vehicles. This includes for smaller firms, individuals and carmakers as well as larger companies and public institutions, providing a cross-industry think tank and expert platform.

Alain Van Groenendael, Arval CEO, commented: “Our view of the future is that mobility and established business transportation choices will operate side by side, and the information produced by Arval Mobility Observatory will be invaluable in helping us to plan that transformation and build the right partnerships across the industry. By doing so, we intend to serve our clients better in a world that will become increasingly connected across vehicles, industry actors and users of our mobility services.”

Shaun Sadlier, head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, continued: “Corporate Vehicle Observatory became very well established and respected in the UK for the breadth of its research and the strength of its data, and we are sure that the new Arval Mobility Observatory will quickly establish a similarly impressive niche as business transportation is transformed by new mobility thinking in the years ahead. We are looking forward to sharing the findings of the new report with stakeholders across the country.”