The latest on AI assistants: Michelin moves in and Alphabet reveals FAQs

The latest on AI assistants: Michelin moves in and Alphabet reveals FAQs

ian richardson

AI assistants are becoming a mainstream feature of fleet management platforms, with the latest launches and usage data showing the technology is moving beyond simple reporting towards operational decision support.

The latest on AI assistants: Michelin moves in and Alphabet reveals FAQs

Analysis
ian richardson

AI assistants are becoming a mainstream feature of fleet management platforms, with the latest launches and usage data showing the technology is moving beyond simple reporting towards operational decision support.

The Success Gap: Why fleet's best ideas often go unnoticed

The Success Gap: Why fleet's best ideas often go unnoticed

John Sootheran

Every year, fleets achieve remarkable results.They cut costs, improve compliance, reduce downtime, accelerate electrification and transform driver performance. Yet many of these successes never reach the wider fleet community.At FleetWise,...

The Success Gap: Why fleet's best ideas often go unnoticed

Analysis
John Sootheran

Every year, fleets achieve remarkable results.They cut costs, improve compliance, reduce downtime, accelerate electrification and transform driver performance. Yet many of these successes never reach the wider fleet community.At FleetWise,...

FleetWise Launches 2026 Trusted Brands Report as Fleets Seek Evidence-Based Supplier Partnerships

FleetWise Launches 2026 Trusted Brands Report as Fleets Seek Evidence-Based Supplier Partnerships

ian richardson

FleetWise has officially launched the fifth edition of its annual 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet Report, revealing the suppliers UK fleet managers trust most as they navigate one of the most...

FleetWise Launches 2026 Trusted Brands Report as Fleets Seek Evidence-Based Supplier Partnerships

Analysis
ian richardson

FleetWise has officially launched the fifth edition of its annual 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet Report, revealing the suppliers UK fleet managers trust most as they navigate one of the most...

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

John Sootheran

Fleet operators looking to use artificial intelligence could end up making costly decisions if the data feeding those systems is inaccurate, according to fleet software provider FleetCheck.

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

Analysis
John Sootheran

Fleet operators looking to use artificial intelligence could end up making costly decisions if the data feeding those systems is inaccurate, according to fleet software provider FleetCheck.

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

Analysis
John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

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...

Activ8 Solar Energies improves operational efficiency and driver performance with Radius

Activ8 Solar Energies improves operational efficiency and driver performance with Radius

John Sootheran

As a Radius customer, Activ8 benefits from ongoing support from the local team. By combining telematics, dash cameras, and fuel card integration, Radius has helped Activ8 Solar Energies build a...

Activ8 Solar Energies improves operational efficiency and driver performance with Radius

Analysis
John Sootheran

As a Radius customer, Activ8 benefits from ongoing support from the local team. By combining telematics, dash cameras, and fuel card integration, Radius has helped Activ8 Solar Energies build a...

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

John Sootheran

“Allstar ServicePoint has worked really well for us. It’s a gem and a genuine find that has just made things so much easier. I’m sure many other fleets could benefit...

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

Analysis
John Sootheran

“Allstar ServicePoint has worked really well for us. It’s a gem and a genuine find that has just made things so much easier. I’m sure many other fleets could benefit...

The financial benefits of running a company van

The financial benefits of running a company van

John Sootheran

For business users, a van remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to stay on the road. Unlike company cars, the Benefit-in-Kind charge is fixed by HM Revenue and Customs...

The financial benefits of running a company van

Analysis
John Sootheran

For business users, a van remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to stay on the road. Unlike company cars, the Benefit-in-Kind charge is fixed by HM Revenue and Customs...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

John Sootheran

A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Analysis
John Sootheran

A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

John Sootheran

The UK’s largest study of used electric vehicles suggests battery degradation is far less severe than many fear. Battery diagnostics specialist Generational analysed more than 8,000 electric cars and light commercial...

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

Analysis
John Sootheran

The UK’s largest study of used electric vehicles suggests battery degradation is far less severe than many fear. Battery diagnostics specialist Generational analysed more than 8,000 electric cars and light commercial...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for cutting through fleet data overload

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for cutting through fleet data overload

John Sootheran

The fleets that escape data overload decide what matters, simplify how they share insight and embed data into everyday decisions rather than resorting to collecting more data. This short playbook sets...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for cutting through fleet data overload

Analysis
John Sootheran

The fleets that escape data overload decide what matters, simplify how they share insight and embed data into everyday decisions rather than resorting to collecting more data. This short playbook sets...

Better Fleet: How to stop fleet-data-overload impeding your decision making

Better Fleet: How to stop fleet-data-overload impeding your decision making

John Sootheran

Better Fleet explores why having more fleet data than ever is not automatically leading to better fleet decisions, and why data overload has quietly become a growing operational pain point.

Better Fleet: How to stop fleet-data-overload impeding your decision making

Analysis
John Sootheran

Better Fleet explores why having more fleet data than ever is not automatically leading to better fleet decisions, and why data overload has quietly become a growing operational pain point.

UK EV charging rollout could reach Norway levels by 2027

UK EV charging rollout could reach Norway levels by 2027

John Sootheran

Analysis from The Electric Car Scheme suggests the UK’s ratio of chargers to petrol stations will rise from 10.5 to one today to 15 to one by 2027, broadly in...

UK EV charging rollout could reach Norway levels by 2027

Analysis
John Sootheran

Analysis from The Electric Car Scheme suggests the UK’s ratio of chargers to petrol stations will rise from 10.5 to one today to 15 to one by 2027, broadly in...

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

John Sootheran

UK employers are losing an average of 9.1 working days per affected employee each year due to grey fleet disruption, according to the Sixt UK Mobility Study 2025.

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

Analysis
John Sootheran

UK employers are losing an average of 9.1 working days per affected employee each year due to grey fleet disruption, according to the Sixt UK Mobility Study 2025.

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

John Sootheran

Charging challenges may be complex, but the tools to solve them already exist, from smarter reimbursement and consolidated dashboards to home-charging workarounds and on-street innovations.

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

Analysis
John Sootheran

Charging challenges may be complex, but the tools to solve them already exist, from smarter reimbursement and consolidated dashboards to home-charging workarounds and on-street innovations.