Category : Interview
Interview: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ Jon Lawes on continuing ‘business not as usual’
Jon Lawes, managing director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, tells Fleet World how the company has taken action to ensure continued operation during the coronavirus pandemic and … Read More »
Interview: Geotab’s Charlotte Argue on EVs, telematics and International Women’s Day
Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, Charlotte Argue, senior manager, fleet electrification at telematics specialist Geotab, speaks to Fleet World about working in a notoriously … Read More »
Interview: Richard Abbott, head of specialist fleet, PSA Group
Peugeot has gone from selling 200-250, to a maximum of 1,500 cars thanks to police tenders. Martyn Collins talks to Richard Abbott, head of specialist vehicles … Read More »
Interview: David Peel, managing director at Peugeot
David Peel, managing director at Peugeot, speaks to Martyn Collins about the latest, second-generation 208 supermini and how alternatively fuelled models might change fleet demand.
Interview: Avis Budget Group’s Keith Rankin on shifting mobility
Keith Rankin, newly appointed president of the Avis Budget Group’s international region, speaks to Martyn Collins on the changing face of mobility and the latest pioneering … Read More »
Changing private-hire perceptions: Justin Patterson
Current Eco Superstar winner at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards, Justin Patterson surprised everyone this summer after leaving Addison Lee to join Splend as their … Read More »
Interview: Mitsubishi MD Rob Lindley on the PHEV that broke the mould
Having exponentially increased its fleet share with the ground-breaking Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors UK managing director, Rob Lindley, sees no reason to start following the crowd. … Read More »
Curtis Hutchinson: Suzuki’s winning formula
A long list of awards shows just how much retail buyers adore Suzuki. Can a new dealer programme do the same for fleet customers?
INTERVIEW: Head of fleet Henry Williams on Škoda’s growing fleet focus
As Škoda broadens its appeal with new fleet models, Jonathan Musk talks to the carmaker’s head of fleet, Henry Williams, about Brexit, industry uncertainty and the … Read More »
Swede appeal: Steve Beattie on the evolution to ‘new Volvo’
Steve Beattie joined Volvo from Vauxhall in September 2017. Since then, the brand has gone through huge change, in terms of product and becoming more premium. … Read More »
Q&A: DfBB’s Simon Turner on the changing face of risk management
Simon Turner, campaign manager, Driving for Better Business (DfBB), on how an evolving fleet industry is bringing new road risk management challenges.
Getting the strategy right: Ashley Andrew on Hyundai’s fleet plans
Four months after his promotion to Hyundai UK managing director, Ashley Andrew talks fleet with Martyn Collins.
Interview: ALD’s Matt Dale on the need for forward fleet thinking
ALD Automotive is working closely with fleets to help them make sense of an ever-evolving landscape – and head of consultancy, Matt Dale, says there’s no … Read More »
Interview: Rob East, general manager, corporate sales at BMW Group
Following his move to BMW from Mercedes-Benz in August last year, Rob East, general manager, corporate sales at BMW Group, shares the Bavarian brand’s corporate plans … Read More »
The Electric Eight: Octopus Electric Vehicles’ fleet proposition
Octopus Electric Vehicles may not yet be a household name, but it’s one that may prove key in the transition to electric vehicles for fleets. Jonathan … Read More »
Interview: JLR MD Rawdon Glover
Not in the job for a year, JLR’s still-new managing director Rawdon Glover met up with Martyn Collins to talk fleet.
Insuring the autonomous car
Craig Thomas speaks to Graham Gibson, chief claims officer at insurer Allianz – and also the current chairman of Thatcham Research – about the seismic changes … Read More »
Czeching In: An interview with Škoda UK director Rod McLeod
Škoda UK director Rod McLeod talks to Craig Thomas about how the Czech brand is evolving, its fleet offering and its plans for the future.
Interview: SEAT head of fleet Peter McDonald
In a challenging UK market, SEAT’s focus on wider appeal and straightforward interactions is reaping rewards, according to head of fleet Peter McDonald. By Alex Grant.
Interview: Vauxhall fleet sales director James Taylor
One year into PSA Group ownership, the quick pace of change at Vauxhall is setting new foundations for growth, fleet sales director, James Taylor, tells Alex … Read More »
Interview: Albert Chu, Masternaut
Telematics giant Masternaut is laying the foundations for a more data-rich future, and vice president of strategy and marketing, Albert Chu, reckons fleets need to take … Read More »
Interview: Edward Kulperger, Geotab
With a growing global customer base, Canada-based telematics company, Geotab, reckons there’s untapped value for vehicle data that goes far beyond the traditional fleet-focused use case, … Read More »
Q&A: Andrew Leech, managing director of Fleet Evolution
Andrew Leech, managing director of Fleet Evolution, on the future for salary sacrifice.
Q&A: Ese Consulting
Launched last year, ESE Consulting combines three of the industry’s leading female figures to bring a refreshingly different approach to help fleet and automotive consultancy. Directors … Read More »
Q&A: Dr Dave Finn, CEO and co-founder, Tritium
The ever-growing European plug-in car market is changing, with new player Tritium hoping to capitalise on the boom; a charge point manufacturer that admits choosing EVs today … Read More »
Q&A: Katy Medlock, UK managing director, Drivy
Katy Medlock, UK managing director at car sharing scheme Drivy, talks about the firm’s new service that enables fleets to hire out idle vehicles.
Interview: Nick Laird, managing director, SsangYong
New products and top-level changes are driving renewed interest in fleet at SsangYong Motor UK – and managing director, Nick Laird, reckons it’s playing to the … Read More »
Q&A: Miguel Cabaça, UK managing director, Arval
Arval is repositioning itself as a mobility solutions company with a plethora of new services, some aimed at non-company car driving members of staff. UK managing … Read More »
Q&A: Albert Biermann, Kia executive VP for vehicle testing
Driver appeal isn’t dead: for Kia, it’s centre stage for the next generation of products. And Albert Biermann, the 30-year ex-BMW employee tasked with making that … Read More »
Interview: David Brennan, CEO, Nexus Vehicle Rental
Uncertain economic conditions are driving a booming rental market in the UK. And Nexus Vehicle Rental CEO, David Brennan, reckons it’s signs of a new way … Read More »
