Insight – the myths behind electric vehicle fires
17 May 2024
Unwarranted fears of electric vehicles catching fire are a major factor dissuading some drivers from switching to them, according to a new survey.
ZEV and new brands among fleet manager concerns
16 May 2024
The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate, new manufacturer entrants, controlling insurance costs and skills shortages top the issues facing fleets over the next 12 months.
Fleets should add expertise and experience to proposed Graduated Driving Licences
9 May 2024
Batley and Spen Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has gathered cross-party support for the idea, as well as the approval of organisations including the RAC and AA. Data from the Department
Fleets see a rise in downtime
9 May 2024
Alongside new vehicle shortages, many parts have also been in short supply, although the picture is not consistent across all manufacturers and models. All of this has added up to
Fleet parts prices have risen by more than a third in four years
8 May 2024
Biggest increases have been seen for headlamp bulbs (up by over 45%), clutch (up by over 40%), spark plugs and pollen filters (up by over a third). Data is taken
Fleets predicting growth in vehicle numbers
2 May 2024
More than half (56%) believe that numbers will remain stable and just 5% are forecasting that the size of their fleet will fall. These figures are taken from the 2024 Arval
Seven-seat cars are in demand both as rental and used
30 April 2024
The top three rental requests in Q1 were for the Audi Q7, followed closely by the Kia Sorento and the Seat Tarraco, while the Dacia Jogger is sought-after by customers
More than half of fleets using second hand cars
30 April 2024
The practice shows almost no variation across companies of different sizes among those surveyed, from companies with fewer than 10 employees through to those with more than 1,000. However, the UK
Mobilize Power Solutions launches EV charge manager
22 April 2024
Fleet@Home adds to Mobilize Power Solutions ‘Charging Everywhere’ proposition, enabling business owners and fleet managers to manage and control employees’ charging sessions across networks that are privately owned, open to
Mercia Fleet Management identifies savings on the grey fleet
22 April 2024
Mercia Fleet Management, the fleet management division of EV salary sacrifice specialist Fleet Evolution, which calculates that it can save around a quarter of the cost of reimbursing grey fleet
Fleets urged to check registration plates
11 April 2024
Industry body has seen an apparent rise in the number of vehicles being mistakenly supplied with plates showing the wrong registration, or even with different plates on the front and
Zero servicing presents huge dangers for fleets
10 April 2024
All competent fleet operators know, employers are responsible for the safety of their employees behind the wheel of any vehicle being used on business. If vehicles don’t need proactive servicing,
7 strategies for efficient fleet electrification
14 March 2024
Beyond environmental sustainability, companies can benefit from many advantages by electrifying their fleet, such as cheaper refuelling costs, a reduction in the tax burden when purchasing EVs, greater energy efficiency,
Companies turn to short term leases to address grey fleet challenges
6 March 2024
Liquid Fleet says a short-term lease car makes sense as it provides a new or nearly new car in A1 condition that is adequately insured for business use. It gives
Fleets should redouble efforts on drug-driving
4 March 2024
There is a perception among some fleets that prescribed medication was more of a problem than illegal drugs when it came driving, but that these latest reports suggested this is
Carbon reporting becoming bigger part of fleet management
4 March 2024
Carbon reporting so far tended to affect larger and often multi-national fleets but there are signs that the measures would affect more businesses over time, not just on a potential
UK risks missing ‘golden’ investment opportunities in green revolution
4 March 2024
Leading environmental experts, including Oxford University and the Arup Group, have forecast that new green industries could contribute $10.3 trillion to the world economy by 2050. However, the government and
New marketing tool lets fleets add special offers to promote disposals
15 February 2024
Campaign Manager can be used to apply a range of incentives to remarketed vehicles, such as low-interest stocking loans and free delivery. It has been added to the company’s 1link
DriverCheck appoints new account manager as expansion continues
12 February 2024
Reporting into Managing Director Yvette Giannini, Greenaway’s appointment is the latest in a series of new announcements at DriverCheck, the most recent of which was the promotion of Giannini herself
Claim rates are key to controlling EV premiums
7 February 2024
The fleet view is often that insurers don’t like EVs because they tend to be expensive to buy, that parts are often in short supply, and that the electrical, mechanical
