Category : Opinions
AA’s James Starling talks fleet and future plans
The AA’s new business services director, James Starling, has a lot on his ‘to do’ list. And the former international athlete is looking to hit the … Read More »
2022 – A year of continued challenges for UK automotive
The automotive and mobility teams at EY reflect on 2022 and looks ahead to what 2023 might bring.
Comment: IMI on the challenges and opportunities for the year ahead
On the back of another challenging year for the car sector, Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), looks ahead at what … Read More »
Why a new approach to workplace mental health is needed for 2023
By Alana Warburton-Whitehead, wellbeing lead at Lanes Group
Comment: EVs > the fight against fake news
Misinformation around electric vehicles is rife, with many potential drivers quick to believe some of the false – or exaggerated – stories surrounding them, says Paul … Read More »
Comment: Nothing so stable as change
There’s been a lot of political in-fighting over the subject of net zero, including what’s at stake for fleets. Alex Grant, editor-at-large, looks at the current … Read More »
Q&A: Alphabet GB on the big issues for small fleets
Stuart Cunningham, general manager direct sales at Alphabet GB, on the challenges and solutions for SME fleets today.
2023 trends and predictions for the e-bike industry
By Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at commercial micromobility platform Zoomo
Comment: The outlook for autonomous driving and connected vehicles
By Bertrand Boisseau, automotive sector lead at software firm Canonical
Virtual Training: The skills shortage resolution
Penny Stoolman, managing director at AA Approved Garages, explores virtual training and how this can help many businesses deal with the current skills shortage in the … Read More »
Comment: How pay-as-you-go insurance is helping drivers amid soaring fuel prices
By Sten Saar, chief executive officer at Zego
Comment: Incomplete data makes you blind to fleet risk
By Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business
Comment: The false economies of cutting back on fleet safety
Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business, looks at the risks of trying to save costs by cutting back vehicle maintenance.
Comment: AFP advice on vehicle shortages and solutions
Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals, on the car production issues hitting fleets and some solutions.
Interview: Maserati’s Howard Dalziel on his ‘Fleet 15’
Howard Dalziel, national corporate sales manager, Maserati GB, outlines his job ambitions and his dream holiday.
Interview: MG head of fleet Geraint Isaac
MG’s numbers – sales and RVs – are on the up, while new and revised vehicle models are attracting the attention of some major businesses. Head … Read More »
Comment: The challenge of ‘last-mile’ deliveries
Yvonne Palmer, operations director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, shares her thoughts on the challenges of last-mile deliveries in the lead-up to Black Friday.
Interview: Scottish Futures Trust on driving charge point rollout
Alastair Young, associate director – Net Zero Transport at Scottish Futures Trust, speaks to Norrie Hunter about the organisation’s work to expand the charge point infrastructure.
Four pitfalls in electric vehicle routing – and how to overcome them
By Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA & APAC at DispatchTrack
Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary … Read More »
Electric cars can’t get tax breaks forever – but 2025 is too soon to slow up
By Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme
Battery leasing: Baking in problems or better care of resources?
Alex Johns, business development manager at speciality battery insurance firm Altelium, on whether battery leasing practices are sending out the wrong message to drivers.
Comment: Why telematics can help transform fleet risk
By Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business
Support fleet electrification by addressing poor user experience at charge points
By James O’Neill, CEO, Paythru
Road Safety Week 2022: What can be done to help prevent bridge strikes?
By Glen Mullins, managing director of Vue, part of Radius
Work smarter, not harder: How Paythru is revolutionising EV charging
PayThru is looking to rip up the customer experience rulebook when it comes to electric vehicle charging. John Challen finds out its plans.
Top tips for safe driving in winter from Driving for Better Business
Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business, looks at you how you can prepare … Read More »
Interview: Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fuel card Paua, on future plans
Niall Riddell, co-founder and CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua, speaks to Norrie Hunter on work to help fleets go electric, including in Scotland.
From ULEZ to U-turns: Five key moments for the automotive sector in 2022
By Neill Emmett, head of marketing at LeasePlan UK