Author: Jonathan Manning

Freelance writer

A former editor of influential industry journal Fleet News and launch editor of Fleet News Europe, Jonathan has more than 15 years’ experience in the fleet market and wider experience across associated sectors.

He has a special interest in innovative finance and leasing products and integrated corporate mobility.

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Hull City Council heads to zero emissions

Tucked into the region with the highest greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, Hull City Council doesn’t have to look far for reminders of the need to cut emissions.

Business profiles - fleet 5 Nov 2021

Chip shortage: JLR and Mercedes issue customer warning

Fleets face delays of more than a year for company cars as well as changes to original specifications as manufacturers grapple with semiconductor shortage.

registrations 20 Aug 2021

Dundee City Council corporate fleet operations manager Fraser Crichton

How companies can implement a robust and painless workplace charging strategy

The workplace car park is set for rapid and radical transformation as companies electrify their fleets.

Charging & infrastructure 2 Mar 2021

Roller-coaster ride will prevail as RVs fluctuate from highs to lows

A turbulent used car market over the next few years looks set to steer fleets towards the comparative risk-free appeal of leasing, reports Jonathan Manning

23 Dec 2020

Light commercial vehicles are delivering RV windfalls

An acute shortage of new and used light commercial vehicles means supply is failing to meet demand, driving up prices sharply, reports Jonathan Manning

17 Dec 2020

Fleet procurement: How to build relationships with suppliers

Partnerships are proving crucial as fleets negotiate the coronavirus pandemic and plan for electrification, but they demand a long-term approach that prizes value over price

Fleet procurement 16 Dec 2020

Further falls in residual values predicted by FN50

A challenging used car market in 2019 has had a significant negative impact on the optimism of leasing companies for RVs in 2020, the FN50 survey suggests.

24 Jan 2020