Van downtime costs fleets £1,100 a day, meanwhile operators invest in uptime technology
UK businesses are losing more than £1,170 for every day a van is off the road, according to new research from Mercedes-Benz Vans, highlighting the growing operational and financial pressure...
Van downtime costs fleets £1,100 a day, meanwhile operators invest in uptime technology
UK businesses are losing more than £1,170 for every day a van is off the road, according to new research from Mercedes-Benz Vans, highlighting the growing operational and financial pressure...
Fleets urged to factor new EV tax plans into electrification strategy
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is urging fleets to closely monitor proposed new EV taxation plans, warning that additional road pricing costs could affect electric vehicle uptake and future...
Fleets urged to factor new EV tax plans into electrification strategy
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is urging fleets to closely monitor proposed new EV taxation plans, warning that additional road pricing costs could affect electric vehicle uptake and future...
MPs push for earlier ZEV mandate review as pressure grows on UK car makers
MPs are calling on the Government to bring forward its planned review of the UK’s ZEV mandate, warning that current rules are putting growing financial pressure on manufacturers.
MPs push for earlier ZEV mandate review as pressure grows on UK car makers
MPs are calling on the Government to bring forward its planned review of the UK’s ZEV mandate, warning that current rules are putting growing financial pressure on manufacturers.
UK’s top insurance fraud hotspots revealed as fleets warned over rising scam claims
Fleet operators are being urged to raise driver awareness around insurance fraud after new analysis identified the UK areas most affected by so-called “crash for cash” scams.
UK’s top insurance fraud hotspots revealed as fleets warned over rising scam claims
Fleet operators are being urged to raise driver awareness around insurance fraud after new analysis identified the UK areas most affected by so-called “crash for cash” scams.
More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel
Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...
More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel
Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...
Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control
Fleet tyre costs are creeping up, and it’s not just because prices are rising. According to data from Epyx, the average tyre fitted to fleet cars has grown by a...
Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control
Fleet tyre costs are creeping up, and it’s not just because prices are rising. According to data from Epyx, the average tyre fitted to fleet cars has grown by a...
EVs are creating an unexpected brake problem for fleets
Electric vehicles are proving less likely to fail MOTs for worn brakes, but fleets are now being warned about a different issue emerging instead: brakes that are barely being used...
EVs are creating an unexpected brake problem for fleets
Electric vehicles are proving less likely to fail MOTs for worn brakes, but fleets are now being warned about a different issue emerging instead: brakes that are barely being used...
Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty
1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world...
Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty
1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world...
Better Fleet: What good EV cost management actually looks like
Start with connected, real-world operating data Rather than modelling EVs against averages, fleets are using their own operational data – mileage, routes, dwell time and utilisation – and connecting that...
Better Fleet: What good EV cost management actually looks like
Start with connected, real-world operating data Rather than modelling EVs against averages, fleets are using their own operational data – mileage, routes, dwell time and utilisation – and connecting that...
Better Fleet: Why EV cost uncertainty is holding fleets back
Across the market, uncertainty around EV costs is still slowing decision-making. That uncertainty shows up in different ways: delayed replacement cycles, extended vehicle life, or hesitation to commit at scale.
Better Fleet: Why EV cost uncertainty is holding fleets back
Across the market, uncertainty around EV costs is still slowing decision-making. That uncertainty shows up in different ways: delayed replacement cycles, extended vehicle life, or hesitation to commit at scale.
Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk
Are your fleet partners helping you reduce risk – or just helping you stay compliant?
Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk
Are your fleet partners helping you reduce risk – or just helping you stay compliant?
Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets
As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly?
Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets
As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly?
Fleet safety tech is improving – but many drivers are left to figure it out alone
At a recent industry roundtable hosted by i247 Group at the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, fleets highlighted a growing gap between technology and driver understanding.
Fleet safety tech is improving – but many drivers are left to figure it out alone
At a recent industry roundtable hosted by i247 Group at the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, fleets highlighted a growing gap between technology and driver understanding.
Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation
Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.
Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation
Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.
The Week in Fleet - March 27th, 2026
Join Lily Wallen and Ian Richardson for the latest edition of The Week in Fleet as they unpack the stories that matter, with added insight and industry perspective.
The Week in Fleet - March 27th, 2026
Join Lily Wallen and Ian Richardson for the latest edition of The Week in Fleet as they unpack the stories that matter, with added insight and industry perspective.
Worn tyres could be more dangerous than phone use – and cost fleets more than they think
Driving on worn tyres could be more dangerous than using a mobile phone, according to new research from Cardiff University Centre for Automotive Industry Research.
Worn tyres could be more dangerous than phone use – and cost fleets more than they think
Driving on worn tyres could be more dangerous than using a mobile phone, according to new research from Cardiff University Centre for Automotive Industry Research.
