Alex Crane-Robinson of Webfleet on data, downtime, and using AI to its potential

Meet Alex Crane-Robinson, Regional Director UK & Ireland at Webfleet. Joining in October 2025, he’s brought more than 20 years of experience working across fleet management, SaaS and IoT. With fleet technology evolving so quickly, below Alex explains why it’s a really interesting time to be in ...

Business lease deals of the week: sub £200p/m winners

This week’s Business Lease Deals of the Week from Carwow.co.uk brings together three compelling options for company car drivers, spanning affordable electric motoring, plug-in hybrid flexibility and practical, stylish crossovers with a bit of retro flair. What's more, all of them are less than £200 ...

Success Stories: Dundee shows what an energy-first fleet strategy looks like

Dundee City Council has built a fleet-energy model that combines solar generation, second-life battery storage and overnight EV charging. Its workshop supports a fleet of around 750 vehicles, with almost 40% already electric. Solar panels feed second-life Renault Zoe batteries, which store surplus ...

Octopus Fleet launches FleetBoost to cut public EV charging costs

Octopus Fleet has launched FleetBoost, a new scheme designed to reduce public charging costs for businesses operating commercial electric vehicle fleets, with potential savings of up to 30%. That translates to around £730 per vehicle annually. Available through the Octopus Fleet platform, the schem...

Better Fleet: EV adoption is creating policy debt, and exceptions are where it shows first

Most fleet policies were not designed around vehicles that refuel at an employee's home. They were not written for drivers paying different prices for the same unit of energy, employees without off-street parking, vehicles whose operational suitability depends on charging access, or company-funded ...

Better Fleet: Futureproof EV policy by managing rules like an operating system

An EV policy written today will change as charging technology develops, vehicle capability improves or as tax treatment can move. Employee charging patterns will change. New payment models, tariffs and infrastructure will appear. Or new HMRC mileage rates make a difference. The challenge for fleet ...

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Fleet Management by Marshall Leasing

At the core of Marshall Leasing is our extensive background in fleet management and finance, which underpins our commitment to delivering customer-centric solutions. As the 22nd largest leasing company in the UK according to Fleet News FN50, our approach is fundamentally service-driven, a philosophy that has seen us achieve exceptional retention rates among both customers and colleagues.

Designed for clients who retain ownership of their vehicles but seek professional maintenance administration and cost efficiencies:

  • Consolidated monthly invoicing for all maintenance expenditures.
  • Access to maximum discounts on vehicle acquisition, parts, and services.
  • Comprehensive reporting for effective cost control and driver management.
  • Enhanced with additional services such as Accident Management, Mileage and Fuel Management, Telematics, and Driver Risk Assessments & licence validations.
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Fleet Management by Ogilvie Fleet

Ogilvie Fleet stands as the UK’s premier independent leasing company, celebrated with over 20 customer service awards in the last decade.

Our exhaustive fleet management services empower you to concentrate on your business pursuits. A steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction, combined with a series of pioneering IT advancements, has positioned the award-winning Ogilvie Fleet as one of the UK’s most rapidly expanding and reputable independent vehicle leasing and management enterprises.

We recognise that every customer's needs are unique, and leasing might not always provide the solution.

For organisations that maintain their purchased fleet, or perhaps opt for a non-maintenance lease product, our Fleet Management service offers a comprehensive solution that aims to minimise maintenance costs. We treat your vehicles with the same care as if they were our own, granting you access to our expertise, experience, and fleet discount structures.

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Data Analytics by Diode

Diode was established with a deep commitment to creativity, environmental responsibility, and prioritising the customer. At the heart of our mission is the belief that combating climate change is not just an option but an imperative necessity.

Diode's platform is designed to empower both organisations and individuals to transition to electric vehicles and associated services via intuitive digital experiences, enhanced by analytics and tailored insights. Our unique recommendation engine not only draws in and engages customers but also fosters loyalty by offering solutions for electric vehicles, net-zero home technologies, and cutting-edge energy innovations, thereby optimising conversion rates.

Diode presents a novel approach to engaging customers poised to embrace net-zero transitions, providing invaluable data at every stage of their decision-making process.

  • Data Collection: Harmonise existing datasets with straightforward, accessible surveys.
  • Data Analytics: Utilise advanced algorithms to generate customised energy consumption profiles.
  • Recommendation: Pinpoint the most efficient technologies to minimise costs and CO2 emissions.
  • Customer Journey: Deliver information through user-friendly digital interfaces, making it easily understandable for customers.
  • Partner Integration: Tailored to seamlessly blend with your current operations, enhancing sales potential.
  • Agility: Swiftly develop and deploy new functionalities to adapt and grow alongside your customer base.
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Grey Fleet Monitoring by RED Driver Training

RED driver training courses are meticulously designed to elevate your employees to higher standards of safety and efficiency behind the wheel. Our curriculum spans a vast array of subjects, including defensive driving techniques, proper vehicle upkeep, licence verification, and acquisition.

Managing a grey fleet — permitting employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes — is an effective strategy, provided there's diligent oversight regarding the health and maintenance of these vehicles.

This approach can significantly lower costs compared to maintaining a company-owned fleet and eliminates the initial outlay for purchasing or leasing vehicles.

A well-managed grey fleet can offer substantial advantages over company-owned vehicle management. However, without proper management, a grey fleet may present challenges not typically associated with company-owned fleets. Encouraging drivers to utilise their personal vehicles for business travel can offer a more cost-efficient solution for smaller, low-mileage organisations than operating a fleet of company vehicles.

Our grey fleet management service ensures you harness these benefits effectively, maintaining the balance between cost-efficiency and fleet safety.

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