Category : Opinions
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 »
Getting practical about fleet electrification
Julie Furber, VP of electrified power at Cummins, on how commercial vehicles can follow passenger cars on the road to electrification.
Why fleet managers are the stormtroopers in the battle to save the planet
Fiona Howarth, CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles, comments on the big benefits electric vehicles could bring to fleet managers, as well as the overall energy system.
Doing the maths on opt-out vehicle maintenance
Clive Buhagiar, head of operational services, Alphabet (GB) Limited, looks at how fleets and opt-out drivers should take action to avoid extra costs and risks with … Read More »
Green credentials taking precedence over company car model and grade, says FleetCheck
Company car choice hierarchies could become less important in the near future, as employees place less focus on model and grade and more on eco friendliness.
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 »
Comment: Hands-free and hand-held phone debate misses the point
Following today’s publication of the Transport Select Committee’s report urging a clampdown mobile phone usage, Shaun Helman, TRL’s chief scientist – who provided evidence for the report … Read More »
The efficiencies of fleet management software
Peter Marsden, principal consultant at business change consultancy Entec Si, on how the latest fleet software solutions can bring indepth benefits to fleets looking to move on … Read More »
Curtis Hutchinson: Hyundai’s fleet vision
Curtis Hutchinson, motor industry guru, looks at how the erstwhile retail brand’s focus has changed to the business sector and the role played by electrification.
Curtis Hutchinson: Joined-up thinking?
What should fleet professionals make of the current round of mergers, collaborations and joint ventures in the OEM world?
Comment: Preparing for the advent of autonomous vehicles
Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School, on the issues facing the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
How to change driver behaviour
Driver behaviour can have a major influence on the efficacy of your fleet, explains Mark Thorneycroft CMILT, head of telematics training at Connexas Group. However, collecting … Read More »
Curtis Hutchinson: Hyundai’s fleet vision
How the erstwhile retail brand’s focus has changed to the business sector and the role played by electrification.
For whom the road tolls
The subject of road user pricing has been back in the headlines following a new report from Centre for London. Natalie Middleton wonders if such a … Read More »
Duty of care: Helping NHS drivers understand the fundamentals
Neil Everatt, CEO at Selenity, on the need for stringent duty of care with NHS drivers.
Is the timing right for a mobility revolution?
Shaun Armstrong, co-founder of Creditplus, on whether fleets and consumers are ready for the future of mobility.
Curtis Hutchinson: Dealer satisfaction revealed
A company car off the road for servicing or repair work remains a painful experience for drivers of certain brands. The latest JD Power study reveals … 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.
Preparing your fleet for Clean Air Zones
Climate change and environmental awareness are currently high on the political – and social – agenda. Consumers are more conscious about plastic use than ever before. … Read More »
Curtis Hutchinson: Breaking the rules
Peugeot’s product-led revival has been accompanied by a new way of doing things in its dealer network which is already resonating with user-choosers and SMEs.
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.
Is the UK’s electric future grid-locked?
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK, outlines the biggest barriers facing electric vehicle adoption.
Curtis Hutchinson: It’s good to talk
Volvo’s product-led revival puts it in an ideal position to grow its fleet business, which is why it has recruited virtual sales managers to talk to … Read More »
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 »
Going electric: Is it suitable for your fleet?
The recent introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has put electric vehicles (EVs) to the forefront of fleet owners’ minds. EV fleets would avoid charges … Read More »
How distracted driving evidence has fallen behind latest technological changes
TRL’s head of impairment research Dr Paul Jackson and head of behavioural science Dr Neale Kinnear argue that the evidence base for distracted driving has failed … 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 »
How the fleet space is ‘consumerising’ the B2B offering
Albert Chu, VP marketing & strategy, Masternaut, on how techniques seen in the consumer space are expanding into the fleet sector, bringing benefits to operators and … Read More »