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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Contract Hire by Specialist Fleet Services Ltd

Established in 1992, Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has grown to become a renowned contract hire and fleet management company, known for its competitive and flexible service offerings. Acquired by Paragon Bank, a member of Paragon Banking Group, in November 2015, SFS operates from Northampton, featuring an on-site workshop.

We provide flexible, nationwide service from short-term to decade-long leases. Our contract hire solutions are designed after understanding our customers' operational demands and budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and service enhancement. Our offerings include hassle-free vehicle disposal at contract end.

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Terra DC Wallbox by ABB E-mobility

ABB E-mobility stands at the forefront of the next generation in smart mobility solutions, offering an unrivalled range of EV charging products suitable for all types of electric vehicles worldwide, from 3 to 600 kW.

A strategic investment in smart e-mobility, developed in collaboration with top electric vehicle manufacturers. The Terra DC wallbox facilitates rapid charging within a compact design. It is designed for compatibility with current and future EV models, offering business operators enhanced revenue opportunities through its connection to the ABB Ability platform for reliable payments and asset management. Built to ABB's high safety and reliability standards, the Terra DC wallbox is an ideal solution for residential applications as well.

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Contract Hire Flex by Santander Consumer Finance

Understanding the pivotal role of uninterrupted mobility for your business, Santander Consumer Finance is here to support whether you're at the threshold of a new venture, scaling your fleet, or in need of vehicle replacement. We present a variety of adaptable finance solutions and supplementary products, dedicated to keeping your business operational.

Designed as a cost-efficient vehicle funding method, Contract Hire Flex offers a dynamic, short-term vehicle usage solution that enhances your business's liquidity. Select a vehicle for an initial 12-month term in return for a fixed monthly rental, inclusive of Road Fund Licence. After six months, you gain the flexibility to conclude or extend your contract up to an additional 12 months.

  • No depreciation or vehicle disposal concerns—simply return the vehicle at the contract's end
  • Fixed monthly rental for the contract duration, with potential additions for servicing, maintenance, and repairs
  • Adjustable to fit your preferred rental duration and mileage
  • Potentially reclaimable VAT for business customers (consult with your accountant)
  • Alleviates the hassle of vehicle supply, maintenance, and disposal

Santander Consumer Finance is committed to providing robust support for your business's mobility needs, offering financial solutions that ensure your fleet remains dynamic and your operations smooth.

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KINTO Join

KINTO delivers an integrated mobility experience, combining various transport methods and payment options into a single, inclusive solution — from car-sharing schemes to flexible car subscriptions designed for everyone, catering to all needs and capabilities.

KINTO Join is redefining the daily commute by connecting colleagues who wish to carpool through our innovative app. Our technology not only verifies participants but also enables companies to reward carpoolers with incentives like priority parking while reducing their carbon footprint.

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