Category : Features
Spotlight: SEAT Leon
Fleets should take note of the new Leon, which brings plug-in power and a more grown up attitude to the table, says Jonathan Musk.
Solutions for smarter fleets
De-fleeting isn’t known as the most glamourous of fleet necessities, but it’s an impressive ever-evolving highly technical domain that shouldn’t be overlooked, finds Jonathan Musk.
Feature: Car Sharing
Sharing rather than leasing might provide a more efficient solution for your business. Martyn Collins finds out more.
Spotlight: Volkswagen Golf
Advanced connectivity, plus the widest choice of electrified drivetrains, are key to the all-new Golf range, explains Martyn Collins.
15 predictions for 2020 for fleets
Natalie Middleton asks some of the UK’s major fleet suppliers for their outlook on the coming 12 months.
Innovation: Total recall
Roadside repair is morphing into much more than just breakdown recovery, as it looks to fix faults before they occur and respond to rapidly evolving trends. … Read More »
Volvo thrives with Scan-do attitude
Volvo’s sales director, Matt Galvin, talks to Craig Thomas about the company’s plans for 2020.
Party manifestos lack joined-up approach on transport and EVs, warn fleet associations
The newly-elected Government must bring a more co-ordinated and fleet-focused approach to plug-in vehicle adoption to help truly move the UK car parc to one where … Read More »
What happens next: Carmakers’ plans for electrification
A ban on ‘conventional’ petrol and diesel new car sales is due to take effect by 2040. Martyn Collins looks at how a selection of manufacturers … Read More »
Testing Times: How fleets are faring from the switch to WLTP
Two years into the transition to the tougher WLTP fuel economy test, and there are few signs that the dust is settling. Alex Grant reports.
Are we done with demonising diesel?
The popularity of diesel cars has taken a huge dip in recent years, but could fleets be responsible for their survival until a total ban on … Read More »
Going mainstream: The outlook for EVs
Long-awaited Company Car Tax reform could be about to create favourable conditions for accelerated electric vehicle demand in the UK, but there are still hurdles ahead. … Read More »
How can the hybrid be saved?
Sales of hybrid cars have collapsed in the UK. What can be done to attract business buyers back into these models? Julian Kirk reports.
Jargon Busting: A Guide to the Latest
From WLTP to CAFE, there are a wealth of automotive-related terms that fleets need to be aware of. By Alex Grant.
Wheel of fortune: The future for UK automotive
After a run of downbeat announcements, could Jaguar’s XJ news be the start of something good to come for the UK auto industry? Natalie Middleton picks … Read More »
An electrifying opportunity: The future for fleet EV take-up
Jonathan Musk looks at why recent legislative changes to how electric vehicles are taxed will be the tipping point for their acceptance and should encourage fleet … Read More »
Case Study: How one NHS Trust’s dedication to reduce its carbon footprint paid off
Ensuring that patients, visitors and staff travel safely and sustainably to hospitals is no mean feat but that’s exactly what University Hospitals of Derby and Burton … Read More »
Case Study: How winning Fleet Heroes spurred Bibby Distribution to greater heights
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we review some of last year’s winners and their eco successes.
A visible improvement: How the latest telematics solutions can help your fleet
No form of telematics in your fleet? Martyn Collins explores some of the most popular applications and how they can save you money.
Gone grey? UK grey fleet reliance exposed in exclusive research
Analysing the findings of the recent Fleet World Grey Fleet Survey in association with Alphabet and the BVRLA.
Spotlight: Mini Electric
Jonathan Musk gets to grips with the Mini Cooper SE; the first electric production car to come from the world’s most recognisable supermini maker.
Spotlight: Nissan Juke
After a decade, Nissan has revealed the new trend-setting Juke and it’s a big step up, finds Jonathan Musk.
Spotlight: Škoda Superb
Styling tweaks, updated tech and a plug-in hybrid iV version are enough to back the refreshed Škoda Superb, explains Martyn Collins.
Mobility-as-a-Service: An endgame for fleets?
Will the mobility revolution see the company car dethroned, wonders Natalie Middleton.
Citroën: Comfort as standard for 100 years
Comfort has been a staple for Citroën since production began 100 years ago. To celebrate the carmaker’s big birthday, Martyn Collins drives significant models from the … Read More »
Focus on chauffeur fleets: Cutting costs without cutting service
Changes to the Congestion Charge, plus the implementation of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), together with a national framework, are all putting added pressure … Read More »
Spotlight: Audi A4
Advanced connectivity and electrified drivetrains are the headlines for the heavily-updated A4 range, explains Alex Grant.
Going grey gracefully: How to tackle grey fleet eco and risk issues
The rise in employees opting to take cash rather than company cars has led to a growing reliance on higher-CO2 grey fleet cars, conflicting with the … Read More »
