Good fleet managers are “worth their salt” to their business. But their numbers have been in decline which is “a real shame”, according to Andrew Mann, managing director at JCT600 Contracts.

Northern Ireland-based contract hire and leasing company Agnew Corporate has been reaping the benefits of being linked to the second largest franchised dealer business in the UK since its acquisition by Sytner Group in January 2012.

Leasing experts believe that manufacturer-owned contract hire companies will accelerate their penetration into the UK fleet market over the next two-to-three years.

Privately-owned contract hire provider Motiva is targeting a place in the top half of the FN50 within the next four years.

SG Fleet has re-written the rule book for salary sacrifice car schemes in the UK.

LeasePlan is starting to see a “glimmer of confidence” in UK plc which is starting to translate in greater employment opportunities and a boost in company vehicle purchases.

The managing director of Marshall Leasing is a Blackadder fan whose dream job is a wine merchant.

Npower's head of e-mobility is a Blackadder fan who would love to be a tour guide in the Himalayas.

Honda eschews ‘alternative premium’ talk to focus on traditional fleet values.

David Brennan on how leasing giant LeasePlan meets the demands of fleets and the challenges of cost reduction.

Mark Group is introducing a range of road safety measures. Jamie Bogg tells Fleet News why safety is his number one priority.

Mercedes-Benz raises the van safety stakes with new technologies which will appear on Sprinter later this year.

A potential £4 million a year fuel bill saving and a carbon footprint reduction of up to 25,000 tonnes in 2013 are the headline benefits of BT remapping the engines powering 23,000 of its commercial vehicles.

Acquisitions left Santander with multiple fleet operating models. Tom Manahan tells Fleet News how he brought them all together.

Multi-Marque to allow Toyota Financial Services to target blue chip companies.

Mazda head of fleet Steve Tomlinson on why the manufacturer's Skyactiv efficiency technology will transform its fleet fortunes.

The Cabinet is in danger if Epyx's director of tyre programmes ever becomes Prime Minister.

Fewer accidents, less mileage and a move to a 24-hour operation all came as a result of analysing telematics data.

Phil Hollins on why Ford is not chasing rental volumes but is managing its business to improve residual values.

Fleet Logistics's chief regional officer – Europe North is a closet Bond fan who thinks we all deserve more public holidays.

Manufacturer's funding arm wants 'customers for life' after 20% growth surge.

Fleet sales director James Taylor on Vauxhall's true fleet position, cutting emissions, daily rental and the Zafira Tourer.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions divisional managing director is a cigar-smoking Chelsea fan who is busy choosing the colour of his Bugatti Veyron.

Switching fleet management from in-house to an external supplier has reduced the cost of running Sky's van fleet.

John Wackett on how investment in people and resource will help Jaguar Land Rover target the corporate sector.

Nissan GB's corporate sales director is a Quentin Tarintino fan with a love of surfing and skiing.

New fleet boss looks beyond Motability and rental in the search for future growth.

Safety, cost efficiency and CO2 reduction: each is deeply embedded in the culture of Julie Madoui's fleet.

Logical Vehicle Management's managing director is a Bourne Trilogy fan who is alarmed by the possibilities of surveillance technology.

Tie-up with Mercedes-Benz will provide property maintenance company with guaranteed price at defleet time.

Acquisition by dealer group offers chance for major expansion on UK mainland.

A new funding method, a new cash allowance and a solus badge deal keeps Virgin Media and its drivers happy.

'Neglected' smaller fleets create opportunities for growth, says group chief executive Peter Davenport.

BT Fleet's managing director is a Star Wars fan who would check out all the Government's top secret documents.

New crossover to driver manufacturer's fleet growth.

VAT reclaim initiative brings big savings for NHS Blood and Transport, says Larry Bannon.

Hot meals delivery company studies wholelife costs of using electric vans.

Putting SMMT at the heart of the van world – disconnected groups come together to present a united voice.

BT Fleet reduces van numbers by 4,000 while focus on maintenance keeps its vehicles on the road for longer.

Kelly Fleet Services has saved £800,000 in five years by successfully appealing parking fines.