Government eases rules for on-street EV charging in boost for drivers without driveways

The UK Government is set to remove planning barriers for installing on-street EV chargers, making it easier for millions of households without driveways to switch to electric. Under the changes, drivers will no longer need to apply for planning permission to install a charger when using a cross-pav...

Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets

As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly? That’s what reimbursement means in practice. An employee charges a company vehicle at home or on the road for work, then the employe...

How did one fleet cut delivery wait times from 35 weeks and keep EV adoption on track?

A case study from Lex Autolease and Telent shows how fleets are adapting to long vehicle delivery delays while continuing their transition to electric. Telent had committed to an EV and plug-in hybrid-only company car scheme, but was facing average delivery lead times of around 35 weeks. In practic...

Salsac growth hits 125% - is it becoming the go-to fleet funding model?

Salary sacrifice is rapidly emerging as a core fleet funding strategy, with new data and recent scheme launches pointing to a market moving firmly into the mainstream. Figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association show salary sacrifice grew by 125% in 2025, significantly outpacing...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

1. Start by stress-testing your current score Before changing tools, check what your existing score actually measures. If it’s mainly based on speeding, braking and acceleration, it’s a behaviour score, not a full performance view. That’s fine, but it means you’ll need to build around it rather tha...

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Vehicle Safety & Compliance by Fleet Witness

Fleet Witness’ ethos centres on driving business performance by focusing on solving client problems and enhancing fleet operations. We tailor solutions to meet your specific needs, whether that’s identifying instances of poor driver behaviour, improving operational efficiencies, reducing vehicle wear and tear, or cutting fuel costs.

We have developed comprehensive solutions for various vehicle types to ensure the safety of your vehicles, drivers, and other road users. Investing in Fleet Witness can aid in eliminating vehicle blind spots and achieving FORS accreditation. Our experienced sales team is ready to customise these solutions to align with your needs and those of your customers.

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Vehicle Tracking by Quartix

The Quartix vehicle tracking system is currently operational in over 600,000 vehicles worldwide. Established in 2001 by four UK industry experts, Quartix has amassed over 120 years of collective experience in systems design, telemetry, embedded computing, communications, and database design and implementation.

Quartix vehicle tracking offers a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance your fleet management, ensure driver safety, and bolster your bottom line. Our system is entirely internet-based, eliminating the need for additional software and allowing you to start immediately. It simplifies the analysis of your vehicle tracking data, generating user-friendly reports. These insights help you recognise your top drivers, understand mileage and fuel expenditures, and minimise administrative duties.

With Quartix, you can monitor your vehicles' live locations anytime, from any device. Utilise our real-time GPS tracking maps and postcode lookup feature to optimise efficiency, swiftly respond to customer queries, and efficiently allocate the nearest vehicle to a job.

Our tracking system records every journey, detailing start, finish, and idling times. Route maps reveal the exact paths taken and vehicle speed at each waypoint. A click further provides a Google Street View, offering a perspective similar to what the driver sees.

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EV Charging by Equans

In the UK and Ireland, Equans is renowned for delivering technical services, facilities management, regeneration, and energy solutions, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, and decentralised renewable energies. Our 15,000-strong workforce is dedicated to assisting businesses, public sectors, and governments in embracing the energy transition towards net zero. This effort is complemented by digital and industrial advancements that are redefining our movement, work, and living spaces.

Revolutionise your fleet operations with our comprehensive EV charging solutions. For over a decade, we have been at the forefront of designing and managing tailored charging infrastructures across the UK. Our consultative approach ensures a perfect alignment with your business needs, offering everything from initial design to full-scale charge-point management.

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Fleet Management by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

With years of expertise in commercial vehicle fleet management, we understand the complexities of managing diverse fleet sizes from single vehicles to extensive collections.

  • Modular Services: Choose from tyre management, breakdown assistance, and maintenance services to create a package that fits your needs.
  • Flexibility: Tailor your fleet management plan with our flexible service options, paying only for what you need.
  • Support Access: Benefit from both in-person and online support, irrespective of your fleet size or specialism.
  • Simplified Maintenance: A single point of contact streamlines communication, whether it’s for owned or rented vehicles.
  • Cost Management: Our transparent online information centre helps you manage costs and improve operational efficiency effectively.
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