Category : Interview
Q&A: Graeme Jenkins, Suzuki
Appointed in January, Suzuki’s new head of fleet, Graeme Jenkins, is tasked with doubling the size of the brand’s corporate sales in the UK. And it’s … Read More »
LeasePlan UK’s future plans – Matt Dyer
Settling under its new owners, LeasePlan UK is setting out plans to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse fleet sector, as managing director Matt Dyer … Read More »
Q&A: Owen Gregory, Ford
Owen Gregory, appointed director of fleet operations at Ford in 2016, on new opportunities and the advantages of turning long-standing relationships into partnerships.
View from the top: Alex Smith, MD, Nissan UK
With 2016 sales growth largely driven by new LCV launches, communication will be key as Nissan begins this year with a reinvention of one of its … Read More »
What I’ve learnt – Nick Cleary, Autoglass
Nick Cleary, customer and digital director for Autoglass, on how technology is accelerating customer-centric businesses and how the fleet industry can benefit.
Q&A – Adrian Rushmore, Cap Automotive
Established for over 30 years in the UK, cap hpi is launching a new globally-applicable Cap Code in Europe’s biggest markets as a first step towards … Read More »
New opportunities for SEAT
SEAT might be on the cusp of its biggest-ever product offensive, but it’s never felt more streamlined, as UK head of fleet, Peter McDonald, tells Alex … Read More »
French Connections: Mark Dickens of Renault
Behind a raft of successful product launches, Renault’s recent sales growth is just as much a sign of a streamlined process behind the scenes, as head … Read More »
Q&A – Tom Hughes of the TTC Group
Tom Hughes, recently appointed business development director of road safety organisation the TTC Group, on latest developments… Are fleets waking up to the message of managing … Read More »
Bringing greater insight: ARI Fleet managing director Keith Allen
ARI Fleet is geared up for businesses with highly complex, bespoke needs, MD Keith Allen tells Steve Moody.
Q&A: John Watkins, executive chairman of Trakm8
John Watkins, executive chairman of Trakm8, on developments within the group and the broader telematics marketplace. What are the plans for the Trakm8 group following its … Read More »
SEAT targets user-choosers for ongoing growth
SEAT is aiming for “double digit” growth in sales by optimising its product range and focusing on higher-value segments than previously, according to chairman of the … Read More »
Canterbury tales: An interview with Longleys Private Hire Ltd director, David George
Telematics can transform a business. It certainly did for Longleys Private Hire, which installed a system and found its business crippled as a result. The Canterbury-based … Read More »
Q&A: Eric Feunteun on Renault’s EV programme
How healthy is the EV market? The growth of EV volumes is quite impressive; over 50% worldwide, and also on a European basis. Among that Renault … Read More »
Practice what you preach: The IAM’s David Batten
As one of the UK’s highest profile road safety charities, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has a commitment to making Britain’s roads a safer … Read More »
Interview: Francis Bleasdale, fleet and remarketing director at FCA
It can be hard to keep up with the various comings and goings of the Fiat Group and its various brands, which have been through many … Read More »
Pimlico Plumbers: A very modern old-fashioned fleet
Stopping to chat with busy mechanics during a tour of Pimlico Plumbers’ HQ, managing director Charlie Mullins’ pride in his company’s in‐house fleet management operation is … Read More »
The power of choice: Ford of Britain's Andy Barratt on the brand's growth plans
Only halfway through his first year as Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, Andy Barratt, may have taken on the role in one of the … Read More »
Q&A: Arval managing director Benoit Dilly
What does the acquisition bring to Arval’s proposition? What we are putting together are two companies, both in good shape, and what we get from GE … Read More »
Interview: Andy Barratt, chairman, Ford of Britain
How does Ford see the fleet sector developing at the moment? The fleet sector is hugely important to us both on car and commercial. The car sector … Read More »
Interview: Paul Philpott, president & CEO, Kia Motors UK
How is 2015 shaping up so far? We’re on track to do about 80,000 units this year, that’s the first time we’ve broken through 80,000. Last … Read More »
Interview: Jeremy Hicks, MD, Jaguar Land Rover UK
How will Jaguar convince fleet buyers that JLR has the right products for them? You can pin nearly all our growth in the last five years … Read More »
Interview: Ken Ramirez, MD, Renault UK
What are your plans for next year? Next year is an important year for us. We’ve already outgrown the market this year, we’ve had 17% growth … Read More »
Interview: Jim Wright, MD, Nissan Motor GB
How has 2015 been for Nissan, so far? In terms of car share, we’re about 5.8% which is about 0.6% up year-on-year, and in fleet it’s … Read More »
Interview: Nissan's Barry Beeston
Barry Beeston reckons Nissan deserves more attention for the position it occupies in fleet. He might well be right. For, in volume terms for cars, once … Read More »
An enhanced offering
How were Hyundai UK’s fleet sales last year? It was another record year for us. The key measure for me is the volume via the dealer … Read More »
What I’ve learnt: LeasePlan UK's Lesley Slater
Working for a global leasing company It’s fast paced, constantly evolving and full of positive challenges. More often than not, large corporate clients are now looking … Read More »
Q&A: Tim Porter of Lex Autolease
How are you finding business confidence in general? Business confidence is pretty strong at the moment and we have been a beneficiary of that confidence, … Read More »
Q&A: CAP's Mike Hind on the firm's acquisition
What are Solera Holdings’ plans for the deal? Solera will help CAP to leverage the numerous synergies between its strengths and core data assets to bring … Read More »
Earning the right, every day
Some jobs, you might think, are just a case of turn up for work, grab a coffee, put your feet up and watch the orders … Read More »
