Fleet Navigator

Welcome to Ayvens’ NEW Fleet Navigator podcast - your go-to GPS to help corporate fleet decision-makers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry and navigate the complexities of fleet management. As a business we’re passionate about driving smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient fleet solutions for businesses and organisations across the UK. In this episode, Head of Consultancy Matthew Walte...

Join hosts Matthew Dillon and Russ Boulton on the Fleet Navigator Podcast for valuable insights and expert analysis for Commercial Vehicle fleet operators.  They discuss the latest innovations, models at the Commercial Vehicle Show as well as some of the challenges and opportunities facing commercial vehicle fleet and transport managers today. Don't miss this episode! Commercial Vehicle Market Ove...

Our webinar Budget 2024 Roadmap: A comprehensive guide for fleets and motorists is now available as a podcast as part of our Fleet Navigator series.   Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy Services and Customer Value at LeasePlan UK, and Tash Turner, Fleet Consultant at ALD Automotive UK, provide valuable insights into the implications of Budget 2024 on fleets and motorists.   They discuss key econ...

Tune into our latest podcast as Matt Walters, Head of Consultancy Services at LeasePlan UK, and Mark Evans, Head of Consultancy at ALD Automotive kick off 2024 with insights, predictions, and a glimpse into what's in store for fleets and motorists.   In this first episode of the new year, Matt and Mark dive into the economic landscape, discussing the challenges and improvements anticipated for 202...

Dive into the nuances of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement with Head of Consultancy Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Dom Surlis on the Fleet Navigator Podcast. Uncover the implications of key announcements on National Insurance, living wage, and capital allowances, while exploring the challenges and gaps in support for the electric vehicle market. Gain valuable insights, analys...

Decarbonising Public Sector Fleets: Challenges and EV Solutions – research from LeasePlan   In this episode Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Public Sector Champion at LeasePlan explores the challenges faced by public sector fleets in adopting electric vehicles. Discover solutions to support their journey towards Net Zero by 2050.  

The Government’s ‘New’ Driving Rules and ZEV Impact on Electric Vehicle Future   Matthew Walters and Dominic Surlis Consultancy Services at LeasePlan explore the latest news from UK Government UK driving rules from zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets, to  local traffic changes, 15 minute neighbourhoods, centralised parking data, and support for on-street EV charging. Stay informed by tuning...

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's been making headlines: the expansion of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). From its introduction to the city to its upcoming expansion, we'll unravel the details and shed light on the impact. Understanding ULEZ Decoding Emission Standards Costs and Penalties Electric Vehicles Support for Older Vehicles Making an Impact Transport Alternatives...

In this episode, Head of Consultancy Services, LeasePlan UK Matt Walters and expert consultant Dom Surlis delve into the world of Salary Sacrifice schemes, discussing how employees can secure electric cars through this unique arrangement. Discover the benefits, cost savings, tax advantages, and the positive impact on the environment. Learn how Salary Sacrifice can be a game-changer for both driver...

Join Head of LeasePlan Consultancy Services, Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Dom Surlis as they explore the challenges fleets face amid the transition to Electric Vehicles in an evolving tax environment. Discover the latest trends, policies, and incentives driving the shift towards cleaner motoring. Learn how LeasePlan's Comprehensive Guide to Fleet Funding and Taxation, now in its 4t...

It was an eventful year for many of us – and working in the fleet industry – an eventful year for fleets and motorists too.   As 2023 gets going… we thought we’d pause, take a look around, and see where things are. In this Fleet Navigator episode we’re going to be talking about the things that had the biggest impact on drivers over the past year……and looking forward to what’s going to shape 2023....

In this Fleet Navigator podcast episode Head of Consultancy Matthew Walters shares his ideas on ways to reduce fleet expenses - while still keeping your people moving. This is part of our Fleet Cost Savings hub content developed by LeasePlan experts from across the business. Find out more: https://www.leaseplan.com/en-gb/business/fleet-cost-savings-hub/   #fleetexpenses #fleetmanagement #WholeLife...

LeasePlan UK’s Head of Consultancy, Matthew Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant, Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the global challenges affecting vehicle production – from chip shortages and battery costs to fuel prices and the war in Ukraine – and suggest ways you can minimise the effects on your fleet.

The Spring Statement on 23rd March was designed to be a simple update; a chance to inform the public of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts. However current events meant that The Chancellor delivered something between the update he originally planned and a full-blown Budget. The Statement didn’t contain many policies, but the ones that were there were...

LeasePlan’s Head of Consultancy Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the challenges facing fleets in 2022 – from semiconductor shortages and long lead times on new vehicles to rising fuel and energy prices – and suggests some ways that organisations can help keep their drivers moving. In this episode Matt and Caroline explore these questions and more; What...

The challenges facing fleets in 2022  LeasePlan’s Head of Consultancy Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the challenges facing fleets in 2022 – from semiconductor shortages and long lead times on new vehicles to rising fuel and energy prices – and suggests some ways that organisations can help keep their drivers moving. Semi conductor challenges Highway...

While the world has understandably been focused on the pandemic, a lot of other things have happened for fleets over the past few months. Our webinar from our Consultancy Team will help shine a light on what you might have missed. New rates of BIK tax How WLTP affects fleet costs Changes to the Plug in Car Grant (PiCG)

Listen to our latest webinar.

Our analysis and roundup of the 2020 Budget from a fleet perspective.

The second in our Thinking EV series.

Our pre-budget 2020 podcast.

The first in our series of Thinking EV? podcasts.

Listen to the second episode of our 2019 roundup.

Listen to the first episode of our 2019 roundup.