Fleet procurement - Page 2

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines the experiences of fleets in dealing with numerous new entrants to the market.

The one-in-four is a fall on the 38% reported in 2024, according to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer.

The Government now expects UK automotive to be hit by tariffs on imports to the US on Wednesday, after failing to secure a deal.

New import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts entering the US were announced by President Donald Trump last week.

Fraikin has secured a three-year contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of 1,720 assets for Defra.

New import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts entering the US have been announced by President Donald Trump.

The total cost of ownership for leasing a battery electric vehicle is typically cheaper than ICE models in western and northern Europe, says new Ayvens report.

The latest fleet deals, including JG Pest Control updates fleet with new Peugeot Partners from Fleet Alliance.

The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 8–1 to leave the rate unchanged.

Alphabet reports that fleet electrification continues to be the driving force in the transition to alternative drive trains.

Having secured FCA approval, Citygate Leasing is working with a panel of funding partners to offer personal and business contract hire.

Multiple cost pressures have forced Schmitz Cargobull, a semi-trailer manufacturer, to increase all of its vehicle prices between 3-5%.

The latest fleet deals, including Stapleton’s Tyres Services strikes deal for 30 new 7.5-tonners from Isuzu Truck UK.

The Blood Bikes charity is supplementing its motorbike fleet with Dacia Jogger cars.

A large variety of new BMW and Mini vehicles will be available on Sixt UK’s fleet in 2025, after the pair announced they were expanding their partnership.

Liquid Fleet has delivered more than 100 electric vehicles on 12-month plus corporate rentals in the first six weeks of 2025.

Grosvenor Leasing has announced a shift in its strategic direction as well as a new brand as it prepares to meet the future needs of fleets.

LondonEnergy has taken delivery of 12 new Volvo FM 500 6x2 tag axle tractor units with sleeper cabs as part of its fleet replacement programme.

Ogilvie Fleet has launched Ogilvie Rental Select+, a 90-day plus rental solution designed to provide customers with greater flexibility and choice.

A cross-government collaboration has launched a new initiative to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities.

Arval UK has secured a new, solus fleet agreement with critical power specialist WB Power Services.

The Bank of England's monetary policy committee's decision to cut interest rates is the third cut to the cost of borrowing in just over half a year.

The fleet of rapid response vehicles used by Magpas Air Ambulance is growing to respond to the rising demand for its lifesaving care via helicopter, and by road.

A $31 million UK Government loan will help Iraq purchase 62 British-made fire engines in a bluelight fleet deal announced today.

A new white paper from Venson Automotive Solutions aims to help fleets navigate the pitfalls of fleet procurement for a successful tender process

Nexus has announced a record number of vehicles on rent during December 2024, with 28,293 vehicles out on the road at a single time.

The assets of a transport, logistics and warehousing business are to be auctioned by BPI Asset Advisory.

Truline has upgraded 109 vehicles of its 500-strong fleet with Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen in a major fleet renewal programme.

Tributes have been paid to the managing director of Rabbits Vehicle Hire, Steve Dore, after he died on Wednesday (January 8).

Tim Laver, UK managing director of Ayvens, says fleets should prepare for a new Euro emissions standard, road-user charges and stricter EU CO2 targets.

The decision comes after inflation rose for the second month in a row to 2.6% - pushing it further above the Bank's target of 2%.

Thrifty's new rental brand Switch has launched a flexible mobility service with contracts for cars and vans starting from one month.

Combined fleet and business registrations saw a slight drop of 1% in November, while EVs reached over 25% of the market driven by car manufacturer discounting.

Birmingham City Council has signed a new contract to modernise its refuse collection vehicle (RCV) fleet with 115 Dennis Eagle trucks.

The UK’s electric vehicle market is lagging behind the majority of European countries due to a lack of Government incentives, according to PwC.

Liquid Fleet has reported a rise in the number of employers opting for shorter term rental cars to cover probationary periods for new recruits.

Battery electric vehicle fleet registrations have risen to 43% market share.

Korean automotive brand Genesis is looking to become a firm favourite for user-choosers after targeting the company car and salary sacrifice market.

SMMT issues plea to Government after UK car and light van production expectations downgraded for this year and next.

FleetCheck has launched new guidance in response to an increasing number of van fleets that are extending their vehicle replacement cycles.