Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive

Fleet1000 speaks to the BVRLA’s Toby Poston on narrative, the uneven race to decarbonisation and what fleets need next "In a world of tariffs, new business models and new entrants, we as an organisation must be ready. We need the skills, the systems, the relationships and the resources to pivot qui...

The simple driving habits proven to cut SMR costs

Poor driving habits are quietly adding pressure to fleet service, maintenance and repair budgets, according to new research from Venson Automotive Solutions. The study highlights how everyday behaviours behind the wheel are accelerating vehicle wear and increasing downtime across fleets. Almost a q...

Ayvens modernises Home Fix Scotland's vans and slashes cost-per-vehicle

Home Fix Scotland (HFS) has completed a major light commercial vehicle renewal programme, working with Ayvens to modernise its fleet while laying the groundwork for electrification. The West of Scotland-based building and maintenance firm operates 78 vans and has set a target to transition 20–25% o...

Refreshed Mercedes S Class brings tech and efficiency upgrades for 2026

Mercedes Benz has revealed a heavily updated S Class ahead of its on sale date later this year, with more than 2,700 new or revised components making up over 50 percent of the car. The latest changes focus on comfort, technology and efficiency. New features include heated seatbelts, an illuminated ...

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

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 out what that looks like in practice, using real fleet examples to show how clarity is built witho...

Leasing.com deals of the week

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models. BYD Dolphin SurfIf you want a genuinely affordable route into electric driving, the BYD Dolphin Surf is hard to ignore. Compact, simple and well specified, it makes a str...

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FlexiConnect by Thrifty

At Thrifty, we specialise in corporate and fleet vehicle rentals, placing a strong emphasis on business clientele and ensuring customer satisfaction across the board. An impressive 95% of our bookings come from business customers, whom we steadfastly support, even throughout the busiest holiday seasons.

Discover the future of fleet management with FlexiConnect, our keyless pool car system, meticulously designed to streamline your business operations:

  • Keyless Entry and Ignition: Secure and hassle-free access to vehicles.
  • Smartphone App Management: A dedicated app for seamless vehicle management.
  • RFID Integration: Transform your Company ID badge into a car key for added convenience.
  • Cost-Effective Solutions: Significant savings compared to daily hires, taxis, and the use of personal vehicles for business (grey fleet).
  • Commitment Flexibility: Just a 12-month commitment required.
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Electric Vehicles Telematics Toolkit by Lightfoot

Achieve your fleet objectives with Lightfoot’s advanced open-platform telematics technology, designed to empower you with the means to excel.

With Lightfoot, you can extract maximum value from your electric fleet while ensuring your vehicles remain operational at all times. Our EV management solution enhances vehicle range, promotes optimal charging practices, minimises downtime risks, and simplifies home charge reimbursements. This culminates in an effortless, efficient fleet management experience that positions your business at the forefront of eco-friendly driving.

Our extensive EV telematics toolkit enables you to oversee your electric fleet with certainty, supported by comprehensive data accessible through a singular web-based portal. For those managing mixed fleets, the advantage of consolidating petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle data into one unified platform is invaluable.

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Salary Sacrifice by Tuskerdirect

Tuskerdirect an award winning car leasing company who have been providing company car and tax efficient car benefit schemes for 15 years. We take pride in helping organisations offer their employees a car that will have less impact on our environment, supporting planet positive mobility and a brighter more sustainable future. We’re committed to driving down emissions by getting people into newer and more environmentally friendly cars.

Tusker have been providing salary sacrifice car benefit schemes to UK organisations in both the public and private sector since 2009. We have the expertise to understand an organisation’s needs and create a car benefit solution that is suitable for them today and in the future. Our salary sacrifice car scheme is also one of the most affordable ways for employees to drive a brand new fully insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.

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Decarbonisation by Optimize

Embrace innovation and transform your fleet operations with The Algorithm People’s state-of-the-art solutions. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, we're dedicated to enhancing your fleet's efficiency, reducing emissions, and driving significant cost savings.

Our expertise extends to assisting fleets in the transition to electric, hydrogen, and other low-emission vehicles, aligning with your net-zero objectives. Our proven algorithms and evidence-based analysis are tailored to reduce costs, elevate productivity, and minimise emissions.

Our five-step decarbonisation strategy includes:

  • Benchmarking existing operations to establish a clear baseline.
  • Re-sequencing tasks to facilitate the adoption of low-emission vehicles.
  • Optimising duty cycles to maximise savings and efficiency.
  • Mapping out electric vehicle deployment for optimal ROI.
  • Planning infrastructure to support efficient charging and operations.

Our innovative approach has guided numerous fleets towards a sustainable future, with our algorithms potentially making net-zero transitions self-financing.

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