Business profiles - Page 14

YAS has a goal of achieving zero emissions by 2050. But getting there might entail building a frontline ambulance from scratch. Andrew Ryan reports

Collaboration of 26 partners now at an end, but Daf Trucks feels elements of project have been a success. By Tim Blakemore

After trials on electric models, ScottishPower decides it will no longer replace its vans and cars on a like-for-like basis. Andrew Ryan outlines the thinking

Safety has been a priority at family-owned R&B Star for three generations, says Andrew Robertson. By John Maslen

When Prius was introduced 21 years back people thought the company had lost its marbles. It doesn’t look so crazy now. By Sarah Tooze

It started out on a farm, but EO Charging is reaping the benefits of being a second generation supplier of EV charging solutions. Sarah Tooze reports

There are no fixed rules about what services Mercedes-Benz Vans will, or won’t, supply. It’s all about meeting customers’ needs. Stephen Briers reports.

Senior management buy-in has been essential to Nationwide Window Cleaning’s risk management programme, which has reduced accidents by 23%, says fleet boss Stuart Wiseman. Sarah Tooze reports

Triple award-winner BMW remains bullish even though it expects 2018 to be a difficult year due to internal and external factors. Stephen Briers reports.

After the business was bought in a multi-million pound deal three years ago, FMG continues to go from strength-to-strength. By Gareth Roberts

Rapid growth, new products and services, acquisitions and a new HQ have transformed Zenith. But’s it’s not all plain sailing, reports Stephen Briers

Val South explains how Xerox has had to rethink its employee car ownership scheme as a result of last year’s new tax rules. Sarah Tooze reports

Courier Absolutely's managing director Jeremy Thompson is employing a number of solutions to tackle the issue of urban congestion. By John Maslen

Countryside Properties has put the driver at the heart of its new approach to fleet management.

Change the debate to get true global picture on emissions says manufacturer as it continues to examine powertrain technology options.

"I broke my crystal ball last week," says Altro Group's Andrew Houston, as predicting the future for the Group's fleet is not easy.

Find out what the Fleet Dealer of the Year, TrustFord's business growth, the impact of it's leasing hub in Bradford and plans for the future following the Fleet News Awards.

Best manufacturer winner aims to continue to outperform the market during period of transition for its key fleet cars. By Stephen Briers

Three ‘S’ campaigns – Safe, Style and Smart – are bringing safety and cost savings to life for drivers at office supplier, Lyreco. Sarah Tooze reports

Mike Belk outlines Mercedes-Benz Truck’s vision of the future, and parent Daimler is investing £2.2bn to achieve it.

Andrew Winstone sought reliability from his vehicles plus a dedicated response when things go awry when he went to tender. By John Maslen

Carmaker resists temptation to plug registration gaps with short-cycle business; ‘great’ driver response to PHEV trials. By Stephen Briers

Fleet News Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Maurice Elford and Phil Clifford reflect on their combined 60-plus years in the industry. Sarah Tooze reports

Fleet safety body, Driving for Better Business is helping to reduce at-work road deaths as part of Government’s five-year investment plan.

In the two years since he joined Rexel, David Fisher has launched a string of initiatives that have taken it to Fleet News Award-winning levels of efficiency.

Fleet boss Terry Pycroft embraces the role of zero emissions champion and is keen to share his experiences with other councils. Stephen Briers reports.

New man at the helm is directing Arval to concentrate on new technologies and broaden the company’s appeal beyond fleet. Stephen Briers reports

Tyre giant’s business-to-business sales director Chris Smith is keen to see a level playing field with cheap imports. By John Lewis.

Since its launch, Drive Software Solutions has been concentrating on big fleet operators. Now it has a solution for one vehicle upwards. Tom Seymour reports

Fleet manager Stephen Moir is driving a range of innovations to ensure that the Flogas Britain fleet remains cost-effective and fit for purpose. By John Maslen

Aviva's decision to lease its fleet from one supplier means group travel and fleet manager Ryan Coles’s team can concentrate on the bigger picture.

Maserati realises its brand is unlikely to be an obvious fit for a company car policy but that doesn’t deter corporate sales ambitions.

Head of the British Gas fleet for 26 years and Fleet News Hall of Fame inductee Colin Marriott has many reasons to look back on his career with pride.

Submarine-inspired range extender management system allows an electric-powered truck to match range of a conventional ICE-powered one, James Gordon discovers.

Rupert Armitage been on a steep learning curve at Auto Windscreens, but his root and branch change is delivering results. Gareth Roberts reports

Datashred's head of fleet Ian Walsh is making key investment decisions, now but says the Government could do more to support fleets.

Following the Audi A3 Best Compact Premium Car and the A4's Best Premium Car win, a solid mix of retail and fleet puts Audi UK in good shape.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today (March 8), Sarah Tooze looks at how female representation is changing in the fleet sector.

Paul Gatti juggles the ‘big numbers’ as he identifies new ways to save and make money, including opening his workshops to third parties. Matt de Prez reports.

Activa Contract's managing director Ian Hill explains how its approach underlines the importance of people to its business.