Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, Alphabet, Europcar, Engineius, FixMyCar, Tusker and Webfleet

Enterprise Mobility opens new branch in Cornwall 

Enterprise Mobility is continuing its expansion in Cornwall with the opening of its newest Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in St Austell.

The new facility, located on Eliot Road, is the latest addition in a programme of significant investment in the region over the past 18 months, which has been in response to rising customer demand and evolving transport needs. 

The new branch joins other Enterprise Mobility locations in Bodmin, Truro, Penryn and Penzance, as well as a recently opened branch at Cornwall Airport, Newquay. 

Chris Nutbeem, of Artemyn Minerals, said: “Enterprise Mobility’s straightforward and flexible approach to business contracts, along with its investment in local infrastructure, especially the St Austell branch, has truly made a difference in our first few months of operation.”

Brian Swallow, vice president and general manager for Enterprise Mobility in the Southwest, added: “Our focus is on how we can best support the communities that we serve by extending our network and offering more options to make it easier for people and businesses to access the mobility they need, when they need it.

“We are delighted to be investing in this vibrant and historic community and helping to be a part of its future prosperity and success.” 

Alphabet delivers enhanced funding tool for brokers

Alphabet says it has significantly enhanced the quote and order process for brokers to help boost operational efficiency and accelerate the customer journey.

It follows the launch of Alphabet’s new credit management interface, which represents a substantial upgrade to its existing plugin, first unveiled at the company’s Partner Relaunch event in June 2024.

The advanced functionality now provides brokers with an end-to-end solution, to enable customers to request a quote for a vehicle and receive a funding decision too. 

This is facilitated using the inferface’s new automated fraud detection and credit check capability, which provides customers with an answer in minutes.

Richard Chadwick, head of indirect sales for Alphabet (GB), said: “The original quote and order interface enabled customers to choose their vehicle and request a quote, but to have the ability to accurately assess an individual's creditworthiness in real-time, without the need for manual intervention, is a real game-changer.

“The feedback that we’ve already received has been extremely positive, which is a win-win for customers and brokers alike.”

Engineius saves fleets millions of tonnes in CO2 emissions  

Vehicle movement specialist Engineius has saved fleets more than 10 million tonnes in CO2 emissions since they launched in 2018 by not using chaser vehicles. 

Before launching, Engineius conducted a study with a major utility business highlighting that using chaser vehicles resulted in 24 miles driven for every 10 miles required. 

Engineius’ platform intelligently joins suitable movements together where possible, thus reducing empty legs. Where this is not possible, drivers utilise public transport to travel between locations.  

Chris Clibbery, CEO and founder of Engineius, said: “Our vision was to make vehicle movement easy but to also adopt best practices and raise industry standards.”

Europcar plants more than 4,000 trees as part of Trees for Cities initiative

Europcar Mobility Group UK has joined forces with local councils to plant trees across some of the biggest UK cities. 

More than 40 Europcar employees have taken part in planting schemes in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and Nottingham, planting 4,500 young saplings, as part of future woodland creation projects. 

“We are incredibly proud of our colleagues who took part in this meaningful and impactful project,” said Gary Smith, managing director, Europcar Mobility Group UK. 

“Working with Trees for Cities, this initiative is just one example of our commitment to making a positive difference to the environment. 

“By contributing to the restoration of natural habitats and enhancing the beauty of these cities, we are also leaving a lasting legacy for future generations and future carbon reduction.”

The tree-planting campaign is part of Europcar's wider efforts to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations. 

FixMyCar welcomes first garage member to new network 

FixMyCar has welcomed its first garage member to the new FixRated approved network following an assessment process. 

QCD Auto Centre Brackley has become the first garage to join FixMyCar’s new approved garage network, FixRated.

The application process includes a self-assessment form which requires documents and images to be supplied as evidence, as well as an in-person garage audit performed by FixMyCar’s garage relationship managers. 

More than 300 garages registered their interest in FixRated within just four weeks of its launch.

FixMyCar continues to work through the applications of garages as the list continues to grow. 

Reaz Mojumder, owner of QCD Autocentre Brackley, said: “This industry is getting tougher, competition is growing, and technology is changing. Being a part of approved networks like FixRated help us to keep moving forward despite these challenges by giving our customers greater confidence and trust in our commitment to quality.” 

Matt Wrankmore, head of garage network at FixMyCar added: “QCD Autocentre Brackley is the embodiment of everything we are trying to achieve with the FixRated network, and I’m thrilled they’re the first to pass the assessment; it’s very well deserved.”

FixRated network membership numbers are expected to grow rapidly as the number of interested garages continues to rise across the UK.

Tusker recognised for customer service and sustainable development

Salary sacrifice car provider Tusker has been recognised for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions while continuing to deliver “exceptional” customer service.

The Feefo Trusted Service Award 2025 recognises businesses who provide outstanding customer service, while the Gold Green Apple Award for Sustainable Development, part of the Green Apple Environment Awards run by the Green Organisation, celebrates environmental best practice. 

The Green Organisation has also named Tusker as Green World Ambassador for 2025, an accolade awarded to some of the Green Apple Environment Award Winners. 

The winner’s stories are then included in The Green Book, an annual international publication which showcases best practice in environmental initiatives. 

Kit Wisdom (pictured), managing director at Tusker, said: “The Gold Green Apple Award for Sustainable Development celebrates our efforts in reducing carbon emissions, promoting electric vehicle adoption and sustainable environmental initiatives. 

“Being named as Green World Ambassador for 2025 highlights our role in championing eco-friendly initiatives, sharing best practices globally and inspiring other organisations to adopt greener, more sustainable practices.” 

He added: “The Feefo awards compliments our TrustPilot score which currently sits at 4.5/5 from more than 7,700 reviews.”

Webfleet reaches new sustainability milestone with first gold EcoVadis rating

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has received a ‘Gold’ rating from EcoVadis for 2024. 

This is the first time Webfleet has achieved Gold status from the ratings provider, putting it in the top 5% of around 150,000 companies assessed globally by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis assesses organisations on the quality of their sustainability management systems and their commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. 

Receiving ‘Bronze’ in its first EcoVadis rating in 2022 and again in 2023, provided a baseline and Webfleet has since made significant improvements.

“Reaching Gold in just two years is a testament to Webfleet’s strong commitment to environmental, social and ethical responsibility,” said Jan-Maarten de Vries, president of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone. 

The enhanced EcoVadis rating coincides with a series of improvements Webfleet is making in the way it manages and drives sustainability across its business and operations. 

A key area of progress has been in environmental responsibility, where Webfleet has taken significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint and support its customers on their decarbonisation journeys. 

Among its key initiatives, Webfleet has transitioned 80% of its product packaging to sustainable materials and is working towards increasing this to 95% by 2026. 

Additionally, all Webfleet data centres and 80% of its office locations are now powered by 100% renewable energy.