Category : Opinions
Interview: Silverstone Leasing’s Tom Bailey outlines his ‘Fleet 15’
John Challen quizzes Silverstone Leasing account manager Tom Bailey on his favourite takeaway, his idol in life and the firm’s new salary sacrifice scheme.
International Women’s Day: All-female car leasing team bucks trend on workplace gender divides
The exclusively female team at the North Midlands office of Select Car Leasing have shared their experiences on working in an industry that’s traditionally perceived to … Read More »
International Women’s Day: Why EVs could be a turning point for women in automotive
By Janis Prescott, head of EV marketing at Fleetcor, which includes UK brand Allstar
Embracing the future: The psychology of fleet technology adoption
Beverley Wise, Webfleet regional director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, considers how the unique mindsets of fleet decision-makers are key drivers behind the journey towards data-led, efficient … Read More »
BVRLA comment: The sky’s the limit
Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, on managing the ZEV mandate.
Charging for charging: How fleet owners can unlock infrastructure revenue streams
Are you making the most of your private electric vehicle charging stations? As Spirii CEO Tore Harritshøj explains, there’s a raft of revenue-building strategies out there … Read More »
Comment: Why data will become the crucial element in the EV shift
Ohme’s mobility director Peter McDonald examines how technology has changed the way fleets run and ponders how it can help efficiency levels.
AFP Comment: Why it might be time to believe the hype about hydrogen
Even before the rise of electric vehicles, there was a lot of talk about the potential of hydrogen power. Paul Hollick, Association of Fleet Professionals chair, … Read More »
Comment: The barriers to EV adoption revealed in the Lords Committee report
David Savage, vice president UK and Ireland at Geotab, on the findings from this week’s House of Lords committee report on the barriers to electric vehicles … Read More »
I love driving an electric car, but charging it is a different story – here’s why
Rebecca Whittaker, head of diversity and inclusion at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, and Kate Tyrell, co-founder of ChargeSafe, on why safe EV charging infrastructure is a … Read More »
Six key asks for the EV charging sector in 2024
By Mark Winn, head of EV strategy at smart energy solutions company SMS Plc.
Will electric car sales hit the UK’s required 22% target in 2024?
Mike Potter, managing director of DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies, on what we can expect to see in 2024.
Interview: Ohme’s David Watson reveals his ‘Fleet 15’
David Watson, CEO at Ohme, talks to John Challen about his childhood job, current role ambitions and ideal three-car dream garage.
AFP Comment: Why it’s business as usual for fleets
Don’t expect any changes to the speed of electrification adoption because of the 2035 delay, says Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Fantasy Fleet: Nissan Hyper Force
This month, FW editor John Challen ponders on just how much Nissan’s 1,341hp Hyper Force concept is a flight of fantasy or a road to a … Read More »
Comment: Why EVs are essential for last-mile delivery
By John Gillan, UK general manager at last-mile delivery platform Stuart
What fleets need to know about EV smart charging
By Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax Electric Vehicles
Stick or twist? The outlook for fleet insurance in 2024
Will 2024 bring short-term gain or lead to long-term pain when it comes to fleet insurance? Ashbourne Insurance’s Peter Smits assesses the landscape.
LeasePlan on the defining moments of 2023 and the outlook for 2024
As a new year unfolds, Alfonso Martinez, UK managing director at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan (soon to be Ayvens), takes a retrospective look at 2023 and … Read More »
Comment: The top six salary sacrifice tips
Sarah Worthington, corporate sales manager at Select Fleet Solutions, a division of Select Car Leasing, on some of the biggest salary sacrifice wins and fails that … Read More »
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Aliaksandr Kuushynau: “Wialon community really shapes the future of telematics and fleet management”
Wialon, one of the leading global telematics, IoT and GPS tracking platforms, has gained a great reputation not only for its fleet management solutions, but also … Read More »
Fleetcor comment: What happens now post-Autumn Statement
Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Fleetcor, including UK brand, Allstar, on the Autumn Statement and what’s needed now in the Spring Budget.
Benefits of good behaviour: A more effective way to cut insurance costs
Chasing cheaper quotes for cover might not be best way to lower insurance premiums, says Ashbourne Insurance’s Peter Smits.
Interview: Andrew Jago, general manager, fleet and business, JLR
A new corporate identity and a revolution at Jaguar means exciting – and busy – times for Andrew Jago, general manager, fleet and business, JLR.
Cell mates: Why battery intelligence is vital for EV MaaS
Unless fleets prepare for the Mobility as a Service era by harnessing the latest software technology, they’ll never optimise operations, says Joe Jones, commercial lead of … Read More »
Comment: AFP on electric vehicle residual values
By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals
The reality of vehicle-to-grid charging – and its feasibility for fleets
By Adam Hall, energy services director at Drax Electric Vehicles