Category : Opinions
Comment: How the UK Government is driving the electric revolution
Here in the UK, the Government has ambitions to make the country a global leader in electrification: technology which will permanently change the ways we move … Read More »
Comment: Consistency and clarity key to industry standard for safe ADAS calibration
Neil Atherton, sales & marketing director, Autoglass, on the importance of clarity on ADAS repairs.
Comment: September and Q4 to mark critical period for car market
Philip Nothard, Cox Automotive’s customer insight & strategy director, on the key challenges and concerns facing the new and used car sector in the coming weeks … Read More »
Comment: Why the new car market is not as bleak as it looks
Rob Donaldson, car editor – Glass’s, says August’s new car registrations should be taken in perspective.
Comment: How to keep your drivers safe and fleets protected post-lockdown
Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, looks at how fleets should deal with the emergency of new health and safety hazards as lockdown measures ease.
Comment: How MaaS can help corporate mobility after COVID-19
Sandra Witzel, head of marketing at SkedGo, discusses how Mobility as a Service (MaaS) can help business reduce their staff travel costs, while encouraging active and … Read More »
Learnings from ULEZ: Mapping out what’s next for clean air initiatives
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK, on the lessons learned from the near 18 months of the London ULEZ.
Comment: Tackling pollution in the city
Seb Robert, founder and CEO of Gophr – a London-based courier startup – comments on the importance of making fleets more efficient through the creation of … Read More »
Comment: Road rules for the restart
Clive Buhagiar, interim chief operating officer and head of operational services at Alphabet GB, on the new road rules post-lockdown and driving etiquette in a socially … Read More »
Comment: When is a van not a van?
John Messore and Peter Moroz, joint managing directors of Innovation Tax and Mileage Consulting Ltd (Innovation), look at the implications of Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain … Read More »
Comment: Why digitising supply chains can help pay for itself
For some businesses, digital transformation represents an opportunity to improve how it operates and connects with partners and customers; for others, it can seem like a … Read More »
Comment: The future’s green: fleet electrification opportunity post-COVID-19
Lauren Pamma, electrification propositions lead at Lex Autolease, discusses the role electric vehicles can play in businesses’ green recovery plans, and the advantages they offer for … Read More »
Comment: Why fleets have a critical part to play in the UK’s green recovery
André ten Bloemendal, VP Europe for ChargePoint, discusses the outlook for electric transport being more promising than ever despite the impacts of COVID-19, its potential to … Read More »
Comment: What is the main challenge for fleet operators?
Auto Futures and UK tech scale-up Immense teamed up to launch a poll titled “What is the main challenge for fleet operators?” exploring the main difficulties … Read More »
Comment: Leasing in a lockdown
Scott Norville, managing director of Silverstone Fleet Management, navigates the opportunities now present in a brave new fleet world.
Comment: UK transport post-lockdown: What can we expect?
There are many opposing forces at work when it comes to the changing face of UK transport in a post-lockdown Britain, explains Chris Black, commercial director … Read More »
Comment: Future proofing business with new rules in transport and parking
The current state of the automotive and fleet industry raises many questions as to what the solution will be to make ‘the new normal’ work for … Read More »
Comment: Fleet managers need to get to grips with autonomous vehicles
Fleet managers need to get used to AVs as the new normal, says Michael Brooks legal director at Corclaim, as they represent not only the future … Read More »
Comment: Are companies legally responsible for workers’ commutes?
By Kate Hindmarsh, partner and head of employment team, at Langleys Solicitors.
Interview: Synergy Car Leasing’s Paul Parkinson on navigating Covid-19
CEO & founder of Synergy Car Leasing, Paul Parkinson, discusses the current Covid-19 situation and the easing of restrictions, from the perspective of SMEs managing their … Read More »
Comment: Managing a remote fleet during lockdown
As we continue through the uncertainty of lockdown, fleet managers are likely to be finding themselves in situations where their drivers are busier than ever, or … Read More »
Comment: Covid-19 lessons
Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) CEO Paul Campion reflects on the lessons we have learnt from the changes in transport use over the last couple of months … Read More »
Comment: How rising car use could affect road risk
Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech, part of the AA, looks at how a switch away from public transport and increased car usage and active … Read More »
Comment: Inform to empower
Technology such as telematics has failed to have a positive impact on insurance costs. With premiums continuing to rise, businesses need to find innovative ways to gain … Read More »
Comment: Fleets and oil volatility during Covid-19
Paul Holland, MD for UK Fuel at Fleetcor, looks at the current uncertainty of oil and fuel prices.
Comment: AI’s helping hand with fleet safety
Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect, explores the impact that using real-time AI analysis of dash cam footage in combination with telematics data will have on … Read More »
Comment: Is now the right time for fleets to switch to electric driving?
For many of us the recent pandemic has allowed for more time to focus on business planning and strategy and that includes time to assess what … Read More »
Comment: Keeping your fleet drivers safe during Covid-19
David Brennan, CEO of Nexus Vehicle Rental, offers advice on how to continue operations safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comment: Air pollution and Covid-19 – Clean Air Zones postponed across the UK
Katherine Nield, lawyer, UK clean air at ClientEarth, on why it’s essential that Clean Air Zones – postponed due to the coronavirus crisis – should go … Read More »
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Budget 2021: A summary for fleets
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Top court rules UK has broken air pollution law
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C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo
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Missing zero-emissions range figures causing P11D headaches, says AFP
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Volvo to only sell pure electric cars by 2030 and shift sales online
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Hyundai reveals Bayon entry-level SUV
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Trakm8 advances insurance growth plans with new senior hire
Comment: How we can rewire our worlds to stay one step ahead of Covid
Nick Brownrigg, chief executive officer at Alphabet GB, on the key industry changes that businesses need to take into consideration going forwards to proactively manage the … Read More »