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Mobility-as-a-Service isn’t a buzzword, it’s already here…
Fleetondemand CEO, Justin Whitston puts forward the case for Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Internet of Things (IoT) with examples of initiatives already disrupting the way we travel … Read More »
PSA and GM Europe – a platform for success?
The combined GM Europe and PSA business will become the second largest automotive company in Europe, with the potential for significant cost-savings thanks to platform and … Read More »
The Insider: Jumping the gun
This month, The Insider is caught off-guard by updates to VED and questions the speed of changes. Well I definitely took my eye off the ball … Read More »
Taxing times: New VED regime
A new VED regime will quietly be ushered in on 1 April 2017 and will have a significant impact on some user-choosers. Curtis Hutchinson, editor of … Read More »
The Insider: New management
Last month I wrote about a clash of interests as cars become controlled more by electronics and apps than mechanical processes. The availability of mass data, … Read More »
DS finds its fleet
This year will see Citroën accelerate the move to make DS a standalone brand, but what will this mean to fleet customers? Curtis Hutchinson, editor of … Read More »
The Insider: Crossed wires
The increasing integration of technology with fleet vehicles creates issues of clarity and security, says The Insider.
The Insider: Easy, rider
Fleets are increasingly exploring the potential of motorbikes but the risks must be taken into account, reckons The Insider.
What I’ve Learnt: Raj Singh of Crystal Ball
Raj Singh, MD of workforce management specialist Crystal Ball, on the importance of staff retention and a commitment to standing out from the crowd.
The Insider: Damage Limitation
There must be an easier way to handle end-of-contract charges, reckons The Insider.
Fleet SOS: How to gear up your fleet this winter
Scott Chesworth, operations director at RAM Tracking, looks at how to prepare fleet vehicles for winter driving.
A question of attitude
What do dealers really think of the brands they represent and what does this mean to fleets? Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader, reports.
What I’ve learnt: Chris McClellan of RAM Tracking
Chris McClellan, CEO and co-founder of RAM Tracking, on the challenges of developing a business.
A solution to driver privacy concerns over telematics
RAC Telematics managing director Nick Walker looks at the issue of overcoming driver concerns to telematics.
The Insider: Driven to distraction
Investing in safety tech is useless without driver eduction, reckons The Insider.
Q&A: Simon Lloyd, CEO of EV HUB Global
Simon Lloyd, CEO of EV HUB Global, explains how the company’s network of charging ‘hubs’ will make life easier for electric vehicle drivers.
Back from the Brink: Renault’s recovery
Renault dealers have achieved a remarkable turnaround in the latest Driver Power satisfaction survey, says Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader.
Accidental data sharing: could your car be sharing personal data with strangers?
John Chuhan, chief risk officer at Alphabet examines why the data generated and stored in your vehicle is just as vulnerable as information stored on a … Read More »
Public sector fleets increasingly investing in software, finds Chevin
Public sector fleets are increasingly turning to software to help them maximise value from their vehicles, plant and other assets, says Chevin Fleet Solutions. The company … Read More »
What I’ve learnt – Andrew Cope
Andrew Cope, the driving force behind vehicle leasing giant Zenith, on lessons learnt when managing teams and identifying top talent – along with some insights into … Read More »
Beyond retail therapy – Why RRP is important to fleets
How useful is a car’s retail price when fleets are deciding what to source? Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader, reports. No-one really talks about recommended … Read More »
The Insider: The only certainty is uncertainty
The Insider reckons that while Brexit may bring increased costs for fleets, there could be opportunities too.So we’re out! I am of course referring to Brexit, … Read More »
Car auction independence at risk
The independence of UK car auctions is at risk – that’s the message from Matt Dale, director of vehicle remarketing specialist G3. The bold statement comes … Read More »
Order of service: How service plans could aid SMEs
Service plans sales have grown in the retail sector and could play a useful cost control role for SMEs too. Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader, … Read More »
Changing the law for autonomous vehicles
Nick Terry, a partner at Burton Copeland LLP Solicitors, explains why adapting the current law governing motor vehicles may not be enough to cater for the … Read More »
Brand with a plan: How Vauxhall’s servicing initiative will benefit fleets
A new Vauxhall fleet initiative for servicing SME vehicles is to be welcomed. Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader, reports. Last year was a record breaking … Read More »
Supply demands: Why fleets should research their suppliers
The integrity of your suppliers is fundamental in running a successful fleet, says The Insider. The availability of robust independent data quantifying the return on investment … Read More »
What I’ve learnt: John Ellis, MD of Nexus Vehicle Rental
First impressions count The importance of first impressions cannot be underestimated; the impact of your first interaction with a customer, supplier or member of your team … Read More »
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Complex relationships
The NFDA’s newly published Dealer Attitude Survey sheds light on the relationship between car manufacturers and their dealers. Motor Trader editor Curtis Hutchinson reports.