Fleet procurement

We've assessed the running costs, practicality and drivability of some of the segment's most popular models to create our top 10 list.

Despite being far from spartan, organisations are demanding more than entry-level vans and pick-ups to meet driver welfare needs and cut collisions.

Organisations can take major steps in preventing collisions by adopting some of the latest advanced driver assistance systems available on new vehicles.

In the face of consistently high pump prices, fleet industry experts share their views on the best ways to control and cut your organisation’s fuel spend.

Fleet News Award-winner reaps rewards after improving risk management strategy and adopting wholelife cost model for car procurement.

Refuelling infrastructure and the eco credentials of the fuel are vital in assessing alternative routes to shrink a fleet’s carbon footprint

The strength of partnerships between fleets and their suppliers is paramount to a successful relationship.

Drawing up proper guidance and efficiently managing the selection can pay long-term dividends when choosing the right suppliers to partner with

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

Vauxhall is holding true to its promise. After a rise in rental registrations over the first half of the year, general sales director James Taylor told Fleet News the company would be pulling back in Q3 and Q4 ahead of a much bigger withdrawal next year.

The year-on-year reduction in true fleet registrations has accelerated in the second quarter of 2019 with just a handful of manufacturers enjoying growth, primarily on the back of new product launches

Sector still in limbo as fleets struggle to advise drivers on options

Must-attend event will help fleet decision-makers to finalise their choice lists

What is the role of the fleet manager? Is it to micro-manage every detail of the fleet policy, placing orders, taking calls, doing the admin? Or is it to set strategy, appoint suppliers and manage relationships?

Consider the four Cs – control, convenience, cost and credit – when weighing up which fuel card is best. By Matt de Prez

A change of leasing providers is an opportunity for suppliers to shine, but there are also risks involved for the unwary. John Maslen reports

Fleet operators don’t know whether to stick or twist on vehicle replacement cycles. By Elizabeth Howlett

Choosing the right leasing company can open the gates to a blissful relationship, but the wrong decision can lead to a miserable and costly experience.

Service and support for end user company car drivers is now central to winning and retaining major corporate fleet leasing contracts. By Jonathan Manning.

A combination of reasons is bringing petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrids into the mainstream of crossover engine choices.

From the T-Roc to the Karoq here are six of the newest contenders for fleet decision-makers to consider.

Beat the industry jargon and discover that a crossover is when a rugged SUV meets a conventional saloon.

Fleets Informed partners claim that companies are becoming increasingly reliant on suppliers for information, management reports and innovation.

Fleets Informed supplier partners claim that more companies are turning to them for information, management reports and innovation, but they believe there is still a vital role for fleet managers

Leasing companies and fleet management companies battle it out to prove their outsourcing model is best for fleet.

The outsourcing of fleet functions has increased in recent years, but what can be outsourced and how do you get the most out of suppliers?

The cultures within corporates and new businesses can make it tough for them to collaborate but there are those who think it’s well worth the effort

Claire Evans, head of fleet consultancy at Zenith, gives an insight into the choices fleet managers can make to reduce tax bills

Fleets can benefit from discounted pump prices, lower admin costs and less fraud

A partnership approach can build a positive relationship, but fleet managers need to show their teeth if necessary.

A number of large public sector organisations have merged to achieve greater fleet efficiencies through economies of scale.

Debundling services, vehicle funding options and driver training top the agenda

Fleet managers say they want five things from their supplier partners.

Seeking and using driver opinions when determining a fleet policy or vehicle specification can have far-reaching effects.

Fuel remains one of the biggest costs associated with operating a fleet of vehicles, but operators can make significant savings through introducing the right initiatives. Andrew Ryan reports on five of the best

Reduced-size turbo petrol engines offer comparable running costs and are less polluting than their diesel counterparts, but fleet uptake remains low. Andrew Ryan reports

Unexpected end-of-hire charges can be an eye-opener when closely examined, but what policies do the sector's major companies have for these costs? Ben Rooth reports

Stowaways and cargo theft are increasingly problematic for van and truck fleets. We investigate the latest security measures