Category : Comment
Have you got the Power?
When it comes to surveys there's one particular researcher that can strike fear or joy into carmakers. For over 40 years JD Power has held … Read More »
What I've Learnt: Auto Windscreens' Chris Thornton
Share your goals and dream big To really develop a business in a meaningful way, develop a clear vision and a strategy to get there, most … Read More »
The Insider: Energy conversation
Now here’s a thing. We recently tackled our ESOS transport energy audit and, reading through all the preamble, I was pretty sure I’d got it taped. Our … Read More »
Is a pool car always an expensive luxury?
Short-term rental versus long-term lease is a debate that will undoubtedly continue to rage in the offices of finance directors and fleet managers for years to … Read More »
Should we be worried?
It is worth reflecting on how far vehicle development has come over the last 40 years. Without delving into great detail, it does not require too … Read More »
What I've Learnt: Alphabet's Martin Quail
The value of keeping it personal In the business world, it is vital to ensure the tone you are using is relevant for the person you’re … Read More »
The Insider: Getting into scrapes
We are all good at complaining about end of contract damage charges, but the thing is, whether damage is incurred during the contract or at … Read More »
Q&A: Andrew Goodwin of Lex Autolease
How will it work? Customers of the RAC’s Business Club will now have the added capability to lease vehicles, provided by Lex Autolease, through the portal. … Read More »
What’s in store for dealers?
When it comes to choosing a dealer to do business with the overall look and feel of the showroom is an important deciding factor for fleet … Read More »
Fleet industry lacking a vibrant start-up innovation
After starting and growing two successful fleet businesses from the ground up in the last 10 years, entrepreneur and CEO of Fleetondemand Justin Whitston believes the … Read More »
Colour blindness
Ford famously once offered customers any colour they wanted so long as it was black. These days customers are more discerning and new cars can be … Read More »
Q&A: Peter Bridgen of FleetCor UK
What is the Allstar One card? Customers have informed us that they find using two separate cards for Allstar and Keyfuels transactions a bit cumbersome, … Read More »
The Insider: Ensuring insurance
I’m slightly surprised that the idea of bundling motor insurance together with vehicle leasing is growing, even though it has a certain logic. It was … Read More »
What I've Learnt: David Hosking of Tusker
On developing a strategic mind Spending time away from the operational side of the business to really focus on strategy and the future is, and was, … Read More »
Transformers coming to a vehicle near you – soon
The blockbuster franchise Transformers may have once seemed far-fetched and futuristic, but events last week proved that the so-called ‘Internet of Things’ is the here and … Read More »
Q&A: Martin Port of BigChange
Martin Port, the UK founder of Masternaut, on the latest developments in the telematics market and his new venture, BigChange.
What I’ve learnt: Jo Elms, commercial director at LeasePlan
On having a work-life balance As a working mum with three children my life is pretty full on and not in a way which allows much … Read More »
The Insider: A dystopian future
The suggestion that UK cities could have devolved powers to run their transport infrastructure fills me with dread. This seems to be on the grounds that … Read More »
What I've Learnt: Alphabet's Nigel Trotman
Don’t underestimate the value of networking One of the main things I have learnt is how valuable networking with others within the industry can be. When … Read More »
The return of Renault
At the end of 2011 I was invited to a press conference by Renault. The timing was curious as there was no new car due to … Read More »
The Insider: You don’t know what you don’t know
This week I learned of two more well-respected award-winning fleet managers whose roles have been outsourced. The first to a leasing company who promptly took … Read More »
Vauxhall’s fresh approach
A growing number of car manufacturers talk about the importance of delivering top quality fleet services through their dealer networks. Fortunately, some are even backing their … Read More »
Devolution for road safety?
Progress in reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads varies dramatically across the UK, according to a new report. The new … Read More »
On the road: getting into scrapes
For those wont to visit the rolling hills and honeyhued architecture of Mudfordshire and then bang on at some length about how lucky I am to … Read More »
Acknowledging the best
Who has the best fleet dealer network? The big boys Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Peugeot must be in the running. Perhaps the German premium triumvirate … Read More »
Shades of grey
Fifty shades of grey is a much-hyped book and film, but the title is curiously appropriate to that other well-known phenomenon, the grey fleet. Except … Read More »
Q&A: Edmund King, president of the AA, on the company's plans for refinancing
What are the reasons for the refinancing? We have always said that reducing the amount of expensive debt we inherited from the previous private equity owners … Read More »
Getting close to Infiniti
Company car choice is an emotive issue for all companies from SMEs up to blue chips. The higher up the pay scale the more emotive … Read More »
The Insider: Spec adjusted
Cyclist safety is prominent in the news at the moment. We are encouraged to get out on our bikes to ease traffic congestion and aid our … Read More »
Hour by hour
How much do you pay for service, maintenance and repairs? The answer, invariably, is too much. However, you could actually be paying over the odds … Read More »