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 used Fleet & Mobility Live 2026 to launch 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...

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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Business Contract Hire by Meridian Vehicle Solutions Ltd

Founded in 2015, Meridian Vehicle Solutions Ltd is an independent firm offering flexible and competitive vehicle leasing options on both fixed and flexible terms, without the hefty early termination fees commonly associated with contract hire.

Also known as BCH, Business Contract Hire is a long-term rental agreement that allows businesses to operate the latest vehicle models without the need to purchase them.

The fixed monthly rental rate under Meridian’s Business Contract Hire is determined for a specific period, ranging from 1 to 4 years, covering a set annual mileage, depreciation, interest, and road fund licence. This rate can also be tailored to include servicing and maintenance. For comprehensive business contract hire solutions, Meridian Vehicle Solutions is your go-to provider.

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Business Leasing by Leasys

Leasys has emerged as a leader in the European leasing sector, delivering unparalleled assurance and excellence to our clientele. As a multi-brand leasing entity, we offer bespoke Contract Hire arrangements and products, all crafted to provide a superior customer journey.

Our leasing solutions cater to businesses of all sizes, with products and services meticulously designed to meet your specific needs.

  • For Small and Medium Fleets:

Catering to fleets ranging from 1 to 25 vehicles, we offer robust support for your evolving business requirements. Our team is on hand to discuss various contract aspects, including amendments, reschedules, and mileage extensions, ensuring a seamless service experience. 

Our nationwide Retailer Network is always available to provide the latest information on offers, models, and leasing services, assisting you in selecting the ideal vehicles and services for your fleet.

  • For Larger Fleets and Corporate Businesses:

Managing a large fleet comes with its challenges, which is why our team of experts is dedicated to providing personal support. Choosing the right vehicles is just the beginning; you also need a partner who understands your business goals, values employee safety, aims to reduce environmental impact, and controls fleet costs.

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Fleet Telematics by Northgate

Since its inception in 1981, Northgate has ascended to become the UK’s foremost provider of B2B light commercial vehicle rental and mobility solutions.

Access to information is crucial, and Northgate Telematics offers insights into your drivers’ locations and driving habits, empowering you to ameliorate driver behaviour and diminish costs for your enterprise.

Proven Advantages for You and Your Drivers:

  • Safety & Staff Welfare: Stay informed about your team’s location on the road.
  • Reducing Fuel Costs: Cut down on idling times and speeding.
  • Reducing Accident Costs: Foster improved driving conduct.
  • Company & Brand Reputation: Your vans represent your business.
  • Fleet Productivity: Maximise vehicle utilisation.
  • Reduce Administrative Time: Benefit from instant alerts and bespoke reports.

Northgate Telematics further provides dashboard cameras. Integrated with our telematics platform, it promptly sends footage of subpar driving behaviour and collisions directly to your computer, facilitating an understanding of the causes behind such incidents and the promotion of better driving standards.

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Fuel Cards by fuelGenie

Owned and operated by Worldline IT Services UK Limited, fuelGenie collaborates with leading retailers like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Shell to offer comprehensive business fuel card solutions. With a solid history spanning 17 years, we have been the backbone of fuel card programmes for the UK's foremost supermarkets.

fuelGenie revolutionises fuel management for UK businesses with its cost-free approach. Our fuel cards come without the usual fees — no issuance fee, no usage charges, and absolutely no surcharges or minimum spend requirements. Businesses pay only the pump price and receive a consolidated, user-friendly invoice for all fuelGenie account transactions. And the best part? It's perpetually free, not just for the first year.

Benefits include:

  • Control over drivers' spending and refuelling locations, enhancing time and cost efficiency.
  • A competitive credit facility.
  • Reduction of paperwork and administrative efforts typically associated with mileage claims.
  • fuelGenie fuel cards issue automatic receipts with HMRC-approved VAT breakdowns, enabling you to reclaim 100% of business fuel VAT.
  • Detailed, easily accessible reports to monitor usage and expenses.
  • Greater accuracy, control, and security compared to traditional credit cards or reimbursement schemes.
  • Opportunity to collect points on Tesco Clubcard, Morrisons More Card, and Nectar card at Sainsbury’s.
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