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Charging is 'biggest barrier' to fleet electrification

Two-in-five operators saying there are not enough public charge points, according to the Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

Charging & infrastructure 9 Jul

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Fleet use of telematics data predicted to grow significantly

The use of fleet telematics data is predicted to grow significantly over the next three years, according to the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

Telematics 2 Jul

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Three-quarters of fleets adopting charging strategies for EV drivers

Electric vehicle (EV) charging strategies have already been devised or are being planned by three-in-four UK fleets, new research shows.

Charging & infrastructure 26 Jun

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Top electric vehicle consideration for fleets is ‘speed of charging’

When choosing an EV, speed of charging is the top factor for fleets, according to research from the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

electric and hybrid vehicles 19 Jun

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UK fleet interest in deploying second-hand vans grows

More than a third of fleets are planning to buy second-hand light commercial vehicles within the next three years, according to new research.

Fleet procurement 14 May

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New entrants being added to choice lists by one-in-four fleets

New entrants to the UK car and van market are being added to choice lists by almost a quarter of fleets, according to new research.

Fleet procurement 8 May

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Repair delays causing vehicle downtime problem for one-in-four fleets

Downtime, due to vehicles awaiting repair, is a growing problem for fleets, according to 2025’s Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer.

SMR 8 Apr

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Fleet growth predicted by just a quarter of businesses

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

Fleet procurement 1 Apr

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Fleets have their say on ‘most valuable’ company car safety tool

Fleet decision-makers have had their say on what they think is the most valuable safety tool for company cars.

Arval Mobility Observatory 17 Jun

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Increase in second hand vans being deployed by fleets

One-in-six fleets are already operating second hand vans, with two-in-five planning to start using them in the next three years, new research suggests.

Arval Mobility Observatory 10 Jun

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Transition to zero emissions ‘biggest’ challenge for fleets

Two-in-five fleets report that implementing zero emissions policies is the number one issue they will face over the next three years, new research suggests.

Fleet strategy 3 Jun

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One in four choice lists offer cars from manufacturers new to the UK

A similar proportion are considering doing the same, new research suggests.

Fleet strategy 14 May

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Vehicle supply and availability of parts increases downtime

Almost one in five fleets are reporting a rise in car and van downtime during the past 12-18 months, new research shows.

SMR 9 May

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Salary sacrifice helps drive company car growth expectations

UK fleets have higher growth expectations than the European average and rank in the the top five from 30 countries surveyed, new research suggests.

Fleet funding 2 May

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Half of UK fleets deploying second-hand vehicles

A growing proportion of UK fleets are deploying second-hand vehicles to be used as pool or job need cars, new research suggests.

Fleet strategy 30 Apr

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Arval highlights the key fleet & mobility trends for 2024-2027

The UK market remains one of the most open and accepting for new entrants, according to the findings of the 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory.

Arval 12 Apr

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Company car contract extensions for home workers

A post-pandemic growth in working from home has resulted in almost one in four fleets expecting to lengthen company car lease contracts, new research reveals.

Fleet strategy 7 Nov

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Journey type not considered by car fleets when electrifying vehicles

More than a third of fleets say they did not consider the type of journeys being taken when electrifying their company cars, according to new research.

Insight & policy 31 Oct

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Two in three fleets ‘unaffected’ by semiconductor shortage

The vast majority of fleets have been unaffected by the semiconductor shortage, with just 32% struggling to acquire new cars and vans, new research suggests.

semiconductor shortage 9 Aug