BVRLA - The Inside Track

Featuring Mark Richards EV Sales specialist at Drax, he dives into why electrifying your fleet can be beneficial for your business growth: Zero tailpipe emissions Lower maintenance costs Renewable energy advantages, such as using on-site generation for zero carbon charging Insight from state-of-the-art telematics

Turbulent prices for Used EVs are one of the biggest concerns shared by BVRLA members. In the latest ‘The Inside Track’ podcast, the BVRLA hears from a specialist EV dealer that has been living and breathing the market since day one. In the podcast, Richard Norris, MD of Drive-Green discusses what has happened with Used EV prices through 2023 and what next year may have in store. He goes on to sha...

In this episode, Rachael Hewish, Public Affairs Manager at BVRLA embarks on a journey into the political landscape leading up to the much-anticipated General Election of 2024. She is joined by Danielle Dove, Head of External Affairs and Business Development at Octopus Electric Vehicles and Laura Holloway, Head of Government and Public Affairs, UK & Ireland at Enterprise Mobility. While electio...

We speak to Dr Saber Fallah, Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy at University of Surrey and Director of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Lab (CAV-LAB). We dive into how we can address the ethical dilemmas AI faces when making decisions on the road, such as choosing between passenger safety and pedestrian well-being? What are the biggest regulatory challenges in ensuring the safe deployment of auto...

In this episode, Thomas McLennan dives into the ZEV mandate and how it affects the automotive sector from a business and economic standpoint. Insights come from Claire Evans, Fleet Consultancy Director at Zenith Vehicles and Tim Bailey UK Fleet Director at Northgate. The mandate sets annually increasing targets for the sales of battery electric cars and vans through to 2030. It is the mandate and...

In this episode, we dive into how local authorities across the UK can develop an electric vehicle strategy that works for everyone. Insights come from Ryan Bushell, Head of Public Sector at Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dom Surlis Specialist Consultant at ALD Leaseplan and Ryan Spillane, Director of Partnerships at Connected Kerb. With many councils across the UK seeking to reduce emissions and promote E...

Alan Bryce Business Fraud Campaign Manager at the Fraud Advisory Panel joins Adam Forshaw where they discuss business fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution and the national Love Business Hate Fraud campaign. How you can take practical steps to develop a counter fraud culture.

Marc McLoughlin Managing Director at Greenarc Vehicles, Martin Brown Chair at Fleet Alliance, Paul Gordon Head of Sales at Gofor join Adam Forshaw for a Leasing Broker-focussed episode. Covering the current state of the sector and key external factors, meeting customer needs - covering any changes brought on by things like the pandemic/cost of living/Consumer Duty and product trends. What are peop...

Join Thomas McLennan, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at BVRLA and Shashi Maharaj, Director of Legal and Membership at BVRLA as they answer your questions on the forum that's helping members stay ahead of the curve in the compliance landscape. A new forum that will bring compliance-focussed professionals together for three half-day events across the year (two in-person and one online). With a st...

Scott Jenkins, Sales & Operations Director at Autohorn Fleet Services - and Chair of the BVRLA's Rental Committee - explains how to attract the right talent into the fleet sector, and how to retain it. Drawing from the successes of Autohorn, Scott shares tips on how to adapt job adverts and embrace an internal culture of collaboration and continual development, as well as how to foster external re...

Caroline Sandall-Mansergh, Consultancy and Channels Manager at Alphabet GB joins Adam Forshaw from the BVRLA as they speak about how the growing demand for sustainable transportation options, is influencing fleet managers to explore alternative energy options for their vehicles. Discover how you can unlock the full potential of this emerging technology. Whether you're a fleet manager, transportati...

Paul Kirby, Director at EV Essentials and Commercial Director at EV Cafe joins Adam Forshaw from the BVRLA to discuss how vans are an integral piece of the UK's decarbonisation equation. What’s getting in the way of fully decarbonising the sector and how you can make your fleet a part of the change #RoadtoZero #ZEV

Rob Gwynn, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Volta Trucks joins Adam Forshaw from the BVRLA to discuss how trucks are a critical part of the UK's decarbonisation equation. What’s getting in the way of fully decarbonising the sector and how you can make your fleet a part of the change #RoadtoZero

BVRLA's Head of Communications, Adam Forshaw, explores the stigma around mental health and how we can take proactive steps to reduce employee burnout. He is joined by Customer Excellence specialist, Dan Burt from Tusker Direct.

BVRLA's Head of Policy, Thomas McLennan, explores the merits of salary sacrifice schemes and the urgent need to ensure future clarity of benefit in kind (BiK) rates and to keep these taxes low for EVs. He is joined by senior representatives from some of the UK's leading salary sacrifice providers Ian Hughes CEO, Car and Van Division at Zenith Vehicles alongside Paul Gilshan, CEO at Tusker and Fion...

BVRLA's Senior Policy Advisor, Catherine Bowen, explores the UK's electric vehicle charging infrastructure with Tom Lusher, Electric Vehicle Specialist at Drax Energy and Natalie Hughes Director of Partners and Corporate Accounts at The Algorithm People.

Thomas McLennan Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the BVRLA hosts a conversation on the used market with great insights from Jon Davies, Brand Director at AutoTrader.

Fiona Massey from Zenith Vehicles speaks to us from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, alongside Laura Holloway from EHI, as they give us a breakdown of how the COP26 will impact the industry and their thoughts on if the summit was a success?

Thomas McLennan Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the BVRLA hosts a conversation on the latest Autumn budget and the effects it will have on the industry. He is joined by HRUX Co Founder Harvey Perkins and HRUX Director Chris Sewell