Category : Opinions
2025 – a landmark year for EV charging infrastructure and experience
As we arrive at the halfway point of the 2020s, the EV charging landscape in 2025 looks very different from the start of the decade. We … Read More »
Opportunities and challenges ahead for UK auto industry in 2025
David Borland, EY UK & Ireland automotive leader, on the latest new car registration figures and the challenges for 2025 of ensuring the EV transition.
Supplier stories: Nexus Vehicle Rental
Scott Haddow, CEO of Nexus Vehicle Rental, explains why his company is good for fleets and how renting can play a big role in the future.
Faraday pouches, foil or fridge? Ayvens reveals how to prevent keyless vehicle theft
With keyless vehicle thefts on the rise, Steven Kirwan, director of operations at Ayvens Insurance, advises fleets and drivers on the different ways to protect vehicles.
AFP Comment: Time to shine
Matt Hammond, board member, Association of Fleet Professionals, explains why now is the time for fleet managers to shine.
Interview: Victor Zhang of Omoda & Jaecoo UK reveals his ‘Fleet 15’
Victor Zhang, executive vice president of Omoda & Jaecoo UK, tells John Challen about his dream job growing up and favourite film.
Supplier stories: Drax
Naomi Nye, head of sales at Drax, explains the importance of technology and collaboration as she looks ahead to 2025.
Ohme Viewpoint: The outlook for EVs going into 2025
The automotive world goes into 2025 feeling positive, but also with some uncertainty around EVs and PHEVs, says Peter McDonald, mobility director at Ohme.
The electric revolution: The UK’s EV landscape in 2025
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is poised for transformative changes as we head into 2025. Here, Versinetic’s EV charger engineering team has compiled key predictions … Read More »
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Geely becomes new face in the UK CV crowd
Geely will launch commercial vehicles in the UK in 2025, reveals John Kendall.
Tackling negative misconceptions around electric vans
Electric vehicles continue to contend with reputation-damaging myths. From theories that the batteries don’t last through to fears that you simply can’t charge them anywhere, misconceptions … Read More »
Opinion: There’s not a second to lose if the UK is to build a world-class battery industry
By Richard Moore, battery expert at Greenpower Park
Insurance insights: Best of both worlds
Instead of choosing between price and value when it comes to vehicle cover, Ashbourne Insurance’s Peter Smits suggests going for both.
Support charging investment to unlock full economic potential of zero-emission transport
In anticipation for the Budget, ChargeUK CEO Vicky Read has called for the Government to seize the economic prize of net zero transport through investing in … Read More »
What are the hazards in vehicle movement?
Chris Clibbery, founder and CEO Engineius, on the processes of vehicle movement and a few caveats of the potential safety and environmental hazards from using the … Read More »
Autumn Statement must provide long-term stability to make EV future a reality
By Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass UK
Tax incentives – not tax hikes – will unlock business growth
Ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ fleet at Corpay, including UK brand, Allstar, argues that tax incentives, not rises, could … Read More »
Is now the right time to increase fuel duty?
By Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ fleet at Corpay, including UK brand, Allstar
Taxing times: The potential UK fallout from the EU’s EV tariffs
What stance should fleets take when it comes to the subject of EV tariffs? By Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals.
How can fleet managers identify and manage stress on the road?
On this year’s World Mental Health Day, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet is highlighting the impact of stress on fleet drivers – and how that stress … Read More »
Comment: Electric thinking
Our editor at large has discovered a quick and easy way to double an EV’s energy storage – not that it’ll do much for its range. … Read More »
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets … Read More »
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NEW RENAULT MASTER E-TECH 100% ELECTRIC
As winner of the coveted 2025 International Van of the Year award, new Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric represents a major step forward for the large … Read More »
Insurance insights: Mind the GAP
When the worst-case scenario happens involving a vehicle on your fleet, Peter Smits from Ashbourne Insurance says you need to be prepared.
Could the UK follow suit and ban app-rented e-scooters?
The regulation of e-scooters in the UK is a growing issue, especially as other major cities ban app-rented models. Madrid, Paris and Melbourne have all prohibited … Read More »
Improving EV Uptake: What can UK fleets learn from Northern Europe?
By Tim Laver, managing director, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK (soon to be Ayvens)
EV Charging: The choice is yours
When opting for an electric vehicle, drivers need to move their thinking from refuelling to recharging – considering when is best to charge, where to charge … Read More »
Comment: The missing piece of the EV puzzle
Ohme mobility director Peter Mcdonald ponders over the high-profile news stories from the past few months – and thinks there’s been one glaring omission…
Q&A: Cavendish Nuclear on its RoSPA Fleet Safety Award win success
Cavendish Nuclear won the coveted fleet safety trophy at this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards – the latest in the company’s long line of RoSPA … Read More »
2025 Unwrapped: What’s ahead for the EV market in the new year
The electric vehicle industry has been through a whirlwind of developments in the past few years. Drax Electric Vehicles’ Adam Hall, director of energy services, and Naomi … Read More »