Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

John Sootheran

Are your fleet partners helping you reduce risk – or just helping you stay compliant?

Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

Insights
John Sootheran

Are your fleet partners helping you reduce risk – or just helping you stay compliant?

Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable

Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Interview
John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable

£11.9bn in claims highlights rising cost of even minor collisions

£11.9bn in claims highlights rising cost of even minor collisions

John Sootheran

Fresh data from the Association of British Insurers shows how the cost of fleet incidents is increasing, even where volumes remain stable.

£11.9bn in claims highlights rising cost of even minor collisions

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John Sootheran

Fresh data from the Association of British Insurers shows how the cost of fleet incidents is increasing, even where volumes remain stable.

Fleetmaster cuts collisions by 39% through driver behaviour focus

Fleetmaster cuts collisions by 39% through driver behaviour focus

John Sootheran

A case study from Brake highlights how fleet risk reduction is being delivered in practice – and it’s not driven by technology alone.

Fleetmaster cuts collisions by 39% through driver behaviour focus

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John Sootheran

A case study from Brake highlights how fleet risk reduction is being delivered in practice – and it’s not driven by technology alone.

How did one fleet cut delivery wait times from 35 weeks and keep EV adoption on track?

How did one fleet cut delivery wait times from 35 weeks and keep EV adoption on track?

John Sootheran

A case study from Lex Autolease and Telent shows how fleets are adapting to long vehicle delivery delays while continuing their transition to electric.

How did one fleet cut delivery wait times from 35 weeks and keep EV adoption on track?

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John Sootheran

A case study from Lex Autolease and Telent shows how fleets are adapting to long vehicle delivery delays while continuing their transition to electric.

How did one fleet cut accident costs by 65% and get 99% of drivers into low-risk?

How did one fleet cut accident costs by 65% and get 99% of drivers into low-risk?

John Sootheran

Operating across 10,000 delivery locations and completing around 2,400 deliveries per day, Europa faced growing complexity from using multiple disconnected systems for tracking, compliance and driver management.

How did one fleet cut accident costs by 65% and get 99% of drivers into low-risk?

News
John Sootheran

Operating across 10,000 delivery locations and completing around 2,400 deliveries per day, Europa faced growing complexity from using multiple disconnected systems for tracking, compliance and driver management.

Is SMR downtime becoming fleets’ biggest pain point? Latest solutions target faster, smarter servicing

Is SMR downtime becoming fleets’ biggest pain point? Latest solutions target faster, smarter serv...

John Sootheran

A wave of new product launches and service rollouts suggests SMR downtime is emerging as a critical pressure point for fleet operators, with suppliers accelerating efforts to reduce delays and...

Is SMR downtime becoming fleets’ biggest pain point? Latest solutions target faster, smarter serv...

News
John Sootheran

A wave of new product launches and service rollouts suggests SMR downtime is emerging as a critical pressure point for fleet operators, with suppliers accelerating efforts to reduce delays and...

Salsac growth hits 125% - is it becoming the go-to fleet funding model?

Salsac growth hits 125% - is it becoming the go-to fleet funding model?

John Sootheran

Figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association show salary sacrifice grew by 125% in 2025, significantly outpacing business contract hire (up 10%) and contrasting with a 4.3% decline...

Salsac growth hits 125% - is it becoming the go-to fleet funding model?

News
John Sootheran

Figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association show salary sacrifice grew by 125% in 2025, significantly outpacing business contract hire (up 10%) and contrasting with a 4.3% decline...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

John Sootheran

A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limited visible damage. The post cited 262,000 Category...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

Analysis
John Sootheran

A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limited visible damage. The post cited 262,000 Category...

Government eases rules for on-street EV charging in boost for drivers without driveways

Government eases rules for on-street EV charging in boost for drivers without driveways

John Sootheran

The UK Government is set to remove planning barriers for installing on-street EV chargers, making it easier for millions of households without driveways to switch to electric.

Government eases rules for on-street EV charging in boost for drivers without driveways

Interview
John Sootheran

The UK Government is set to remove planning barriers for installing on-street EV chargers, making it easier for millions of households without driveways to switch to electric.

HMRC to appeal ruling that could cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%

HMRC to appeal ruling that could cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%

John Sootheran

HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed it will appeal a tribunal ruling that could reduce VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%, keeping a key cost pressure in...

HMRC to appeal ruling that could cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%

News
John Sootheran

HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed it will appeal a tribunal ruling that could reduce VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%, keeping a key cost pressure in...

Electric cars now cheaper than petrol on average as pricing gap flips

Electric cars now cheaper than petrol on average as pricing gap flips

John Sootheran

New electric cars are now, on average, cheaper than petrol models for the first time, according to Auto Trader, signalling a major shift in EV affordability.

Electric cars now cheaper than petrol on average as pricing gap flips

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John Sootheran

New electric cars are now, on average, cheaper than petrol models for the first time, according to Auto Trader, signalling a major shift in EV affordability.

BMW lets drivers pay for charging directly through the car – no apps or cards needed

BMW lets drivers pay for charging directly through the car – no apps or cards needed

John Sootheran

The system links a credit card to the driver’s account via the My BMW or MINI app. Once set up, the vehicle automatically connects to compatible charging points, starts charging...

BMW lets drivers pay for charging directly through the car – no apps or cards needed

Review
John Sootheran

The system links a credit card to the driver’s account via the My BMW or MINI app. Once set up, the vehicle automatically connects to compatible charging points, starts charging...

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to MICHELIN Connected Fleet CEO Sophie Foucque on data strategy, EV transition and turning insight into action.

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

Interview
John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to MICHELIN Connected Fleet CEO Sophie Foucque on data strategy, EV transition and turning insight into action.

Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

John Sootheran

Farizon, a Geely brand, has introduced the Farizon V7E, a new medium-sized electric van aimed at drivers looking for a lower-cost route into electrification.

Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

Review
John Sootheran

Farizon, a Geely brand, has introduced the Farizon V7E, a new medium-sized electric van aimed at drivers looking for a lower-cost route into electrification.

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

John Sootheran

Stellantis, parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep, has signed a five-year deal with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI.

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

Review
John Sootheran

Stellantis, parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep, has signed a five-year deal with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI.