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 ...

Public Charging Price Watch: app pricing widens the gap between tariffs

Public charging prices continue to diverge, making the way drivers pay increasingly important. MFG EV Power has made its 59p/kWh app tariff permanent from 1 October, compared with 79p/kWh for drivers paying by contactless or card at the charger. No subscription is required. That means a 60kWh charg...

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 ...

Autonomous delivery starts competing for the shortest commercial journeys

Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are introducing autonomous delivery robots into UK operations, beginning in Canary Wharf before expanding to Milton Keynes, Leeds, Stockton-on-Tees and Nottingham. The fully electric robots are designed for short urban journeys and operate at walking pace, while the roll...

AA puts vehicle downtime at the centre of fleet resilience

The AA has launched a new report focused on one of the most expensive problems facing fleet operators: keeping vehicles on the road. Its Keeping Business Moving: Minimising Downtime, Optimising Performance Yellow Paper argues that vehicle-off-road time should be treated as a wider business risk rat...

Business lease shortlist: EVs for urban use, mainstream drives, family duties, and longer range

This week’s shortlist groups together four full EVs covering entry-level urban use, mainstream company-car duties, family/SUV practicality and longer-range fleet driving. All prices are business lease figures excluding VAT, based on 10,000 miles per year. Offers can change quickly, so fleets should ...

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easi-Fleet Management from Grosvenor Leasing

Since 1981, Grosvenor Leasing has stood as the UK's leading privately-owned contract hire and fleet management provider, specialising in both cars and light commercial vehicle fleets.

For businesses with a small vehicle fleet, managing cars and vans can be both time-consuming and expensive. The ongoing responsibilities of handling contract hire suppliers or maintaining a fleet of company-owned vehicles can lead to significant stress.

Addressing driver queries, managing garage bills, processing expense claims and fuel cards, and dealing with accidents, speeding fines, tax renewals, MOTs, and driving licence checks can easily become overwhelming, often requiring dedicated personnel.

Imagine transferring all these responsibilities to a team of professional fleet managers, thus saving money and alleviating stress. Picture having all vehicle and driver information readily available through an intuitive, web-based fleet management system. easi-Fleet Management from Grosvenor Leasing offers exactly this.

Our fixed-cost service caters specifically to smaller fleets of cars and vans, ensuring personalised service without the frustration of call centres or voicemail queues. We act as an extension of your business, working closely with you and your drivers, helping to cut costs and liberate your time for other business areas.

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Telematics Solutions by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

Our telematics system offers sophisticated monitoring and data collection to enhance vehicle and driver performance.

  • Driver and Vehicle Monitoring: Track real-time and historical data on driver behaviour and vehicle location with options for geo-fencing to maintain tight control over your fleet.
  • Preventative Maintenance Alerts: Real-time updates ensure vehicles are maintained promptly, reducing downtime and enhancing customer service continuity.
  • Fault Diagnostics: Remote diagnostics help identify and address faults quickly, potentially before they become more serious issues.
  • Efficiency and Profitability: Analysis of driver behaviour and vehicle performance can lead to significant improvements in operational efficiencies and profitability, with potential improvements of up to 10%.
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Fleet Management Software by FleetCheck

Whether you're a burgeoning start-up or a well-established national company, FleetCheck's fleet management software empowers your business to manage fleet tasks with unparalleled efficiency.

Regardless of whether you're new to fleet management or a seasoned transport manager, we streamline the process, eliminating the stress of compliance and the hassle of paperwork.

  • Non-specialist Fleet Management: If you've unexpectedly found yourself managing company vehicles and drivers, feeling lost amidst regulations or drowning in spreadsheets and documents, FleetCheck offers a solution. Streamline your processes and bolster compliance with our intuitive platform.
  • Dedicated Fleet or Transport Managers: If consolidating vehicle and driver information is consuming precious time, or if compliance concerns are keeping you up at night, discover how FleetCheck can transform your operations.
  • Businesses with an Operator's Licence: Struggling with fragmented fleet data across numerous spreadsheets? Engaging in DVSA Earned Recognition but anxious about potential oversights? FleetCheck provides a comprehensive solution to manage all your fleet data seamlessly.
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Motor Retailing by JCT600

JCT600 is one of the UK's premier motor retailers. Now in its fourth generation, JCT600 remains a family-operated entity, esteemed across the UK for its commitment to excellence, representing 18 iconic automotive brands across over 50 locations in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and the North East.

Our Fleet and Business Vehicle Team at JCT600 is committed to delivering superior service and bespoke automotive solutions. We aim to be your first choice for fleet needs, setting industry standards for service.

What we offer:

  • Clear, prompt communication
  • A team fuelled by passion and expertise
  • Customised business solutions
  • A solid support network
  • Complete transparency in costs and options

With years of expertise in understanding business requirements, our Fleet and Business Vehicle Team is equipped to provide a tailored solution that fulfils both your and your colleagues' needs.

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