Case Studies - fleets and suppliers

Direct Line: 'There will be fewer vehicles required for job need'

The lockdown prompted by Covid-19 has reaffirmed how Direct Line is changing its company car schemes to better fit the ‘new normal’

Business profiles - fleet 22 Oct

New fleet processes help Auto Windscreens to save more than £150k

Software, mileage capture and integrated telematics-camera are among the tools Auto Windscreens' Shaun Atton has adopted, cutting costs by more than £150,000.

Business profiles - supplier 4 May

ScottishPower to use EVs wherever possible

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

Business profiles - fleet 1 Aug

Zenith: ‘We have changed out of all recognition’

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

Business profiles - supplier 29 Jun

Continuous review of policies puts drivers at heart of Countryside Properties fleet: Fleet200 case study

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

26 Jun

Terry Pycroft fleet boss Leeds City Council 2018

Leeds City Council takes the clean air lead

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

Business profiles - fleet 26 Apr

How is female representation changing the fleet sector? An International Women’s Day special

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

People leadership 8 Mar

Paul Gatti, director of fleet, Royal Mail

How Royal Mail’s fleet director Paul Gatti saves money while making money

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.

Business profiles - fleet 27 Feb

Leasing company of the year (up to 20,000): ‘It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it’, says Activa Contracts' Ian Hill

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

Business profiles - supplier 23 Feb

Thirteen cuts costs after striking five-year fleet deal with Venson

Thirteen has slashed its fleet acquisition and operating costs by 30% - amounting to around £200,000 a year - as a result of working with Venson.

21 Feb

Steve Beattie, head of business sales, Volvo

Volvo’s Steve Beattie 'confident' in true fleet sales increase

After just five months with Volvo, new head of business sales Steve Beattie is confident he has identified how to increase true fleet sales.

Business profiles - manufacturer 14 Feb

BT Fleet Solutions Fleet News Awards winners 2017

Fleet supplier of the year: BT Fleet Solutions utilises new technology to strengthen fleet offering

Company explores up-to-date ways to improve its service without losing consistency of delivery and responsiveness. By Andrew Ryan.

Business profiles - supplier 13 Feb

Atticus Innovation: Reinvention gives former Fleet Accident Repair Group new focus

Atticus Innovation has re-emerged with a new name and a focus on service and reducing fleets’ claims costs. Stephen Briers reports

Business profiles - supplier 1 Feb

Paul Brown head of group fleet Freedom Group

Freedom Group: 'It doesn't have to be like this,' says Paul Brown

Paul Brown discusses why he wants suppliers to solve the uncertainty of end of contract damage re-charges. Gareth Roberts reports

Business profiles - fleet 1 Feb

Mobileye: ‘Incentivise safety to beat epidemic disease’

Mobileye director Gil Ayalon believes governments, insurers and fleets have major parts to play in the uptake of safety systems.

Business profiles - supplier 3 Jan

Best upper-medium car: Škoda seeks fleet growth for its SUVs after Superb success (video)

Superb and Octavia account for three-quarters of the brand’s fleet sales but the picture looks set to change.

Business profiles - manufacturer 2 Jan

Halfords Autocentres: ‘Every type of vehicle and every type of job’

Every type of vehicle and type of job is the claim of Halfords Autocentres, alongside offering fleets significant savings on costs and time.

Business profiles - supplier 6 Dec

Ricoh UK: 'Our main priority is our drivers'

Paul Stevens’ goals are to increase face-to-face driver communication and to reduce unnecessary hire outlay and costs overall. Elizabeth Howlett reports

Business profiles - fleet 5 Dec

Skanska head of fleet Julie Madoui (centre) and fleet risk and compliance manager Alison Moriarty collect the award from Andrew Brown-Allan, group marketing director, Trak Global Group

Safe fleet of the year: Skanska will always go the extra mile to improve safety for all (video)

Skanska’s safe fleet award was in recognition of its comprehensive approach to risk management, which includes measuring commuting incidents in accident statistics.

Business profiles - fleet 4 Dec

AMT Vehicle Solutions: We aim to give small fleets ‘something new and different’

Thinking small has proved big for company that started life renting out premium cars. Now it has a fleet of 2,400 vehicles.

Business profiles - supplier 16 Nov