Case Studies - fleets and suppliers
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Case Studies Home 22 Oct 2020Direct 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’
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Case Studies Home 4 May 2020
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.
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Electric Cars and Hybrids 1 Aug 2018ScottishPower 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
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Industry Profiles 29 Jun 2018Zenith: ‘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
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Fleet200 news 26 Jun 2018Continuous 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.
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Fleet Profiles 26 Apr 2018Leeds 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.
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Fleet Management 8 Mar 2018How 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.
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Fleet Profiles 27 Feb 2018How 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.
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Fleet News Award Winners 23 Feb 2018Leasing 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.
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Fleet industry news 21 Feb 2018Thirteen 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.
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Industry Profiles 14 Feb 2018Volvo’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.
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Fleet News Award Winners 13 Feb 2018Fleet 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.
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Industry Profiles 1 Feb 2018Atticus 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
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Fleet Profiles 1 Feb 2018Freedom 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
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Industry Profiles 3 Jan 2018Mobileye: ‘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.
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Fleet News Award Winners 2 Jan 2018Best 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.
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Industry Profiles 6 Dec 2017Halfords 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.
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Fleet Profiles 5 Dec 2017Ricoh 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
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Fleet News Award Winners 4 Dec 2017Safe 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.
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Industry Profiles 16 Nov 2017AMT 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.
