Fleet Navigator

By AyvensBusiness Management

Fleet Navigator episodes

March 31, 2025 Navigating Flexible Fleet Solutions with Ayvens Flex and the ‘When to Flex’ Tool
Hosts: Matt Walters, Head of Consultancy and Russ Boulton, Head of Data Intelligence and Insights
In this podcast episode Matt and Russ explore flexible rental solutions, a nuanced approach to fleet procurement that combines leasing and shorter-term rentals.
Discover:
What flexible rental is
How flexible rental can provide
When the optimal time to flex is
The tools available to know when to flex
The cost considerations for flexible rental versus longer term leasing

Listen to the podcast now.

For more information about when to flex and Ayvens Flex visit: Rental Solutions | Ayvens United Kingdom - formerly LeasePlan

12 min
March 31, 2025Latest Commercial Vehicle Fleet Insights
Hosts: Matt Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles and Russ Boulton, Head of Insights and Business Intelligence
In this podcast episode Head of Commercial vehicles Matt Dillon and Russ Boulton explore flexible the fleet landscape for Commercial Vehicle operators.
Discover:
The latest commercial vehicle trends are
How regulations and legislation will impact commercial vehicle operators
What new commercial vehicles are coming to market
What to expect at the CV Show 2025
And more..
Listen to the podcast now.

For more information about Commercial Vehicles visit Commercial Vehicles | Ayvens United Kingdom - formerly LeasePlan
13 min
March 27, 2025Reflecting on the Spring Statement – and the wider outlook for fleets.
Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Tash Turner, Specialist Fleet Consultant at Ayvens in the UK.
It’s clear that while the Spring Statement didn’t bring seismic shifts, it reinforced the importance of just how important it is to stay informed.
Listen as Matthew and Tash discuss
Headlines from the Spring Statement
Economic overview
Recap on Autumn Budget announcements
Spending cuts and reform
Key actions for fleet
And more.
31 min
January 30, 2025Salary Sacrifice
Welcome to the Ayvens Fleet Navigator Podcast.
Join Ayvens hosts Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales - as they guide you through the world of EV Salary Sacrifice schemes.
Whether you’re an employer, HR professional or driver we’ll break down the essentials – from how salary sacrifice works to the financial benefits, common myths, and real world driver experiences.

In this episode we explore:
Why salary sacrifice is booming
The financial impact and potential savings
Sustainability and the bigger picture for employers
What drivers really think

Get ready to navigate one of the most affordable ways for your employees to drive a new electric car.

Listen now.

Across the Fleet Navigator series we explore:
The road ahead for fleet managers
Sustainable Mobility
Funding and Taxation
UK Budget impacts
Future of fleet management
Commercial Vehicle operations
And much more...
12 min
January 30, 2025Sustainable Mobility
Welcome to the Fleet Navigator Podcast.

Join hosts Mark Evans, Head of ESG and Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales at Ayvens in the UK - as they dive into the latest research from 250+ fleet decision-makers, uncovering key insights into sustainable mobility and the challenges and opportunities of reaching net zero.

In this episode, we explore:
Fleet decision makers attitudes towards sustainable mobility
The impact of net zero targets on businesses and organisations
Scope 1,2,3 Emissions reporting – what it means and why it matters
How companies can navigate the road to more sustainable fleets
Exploring multi modal transport options

With expert analysis and real-world insights, we’ll help you stay ahead in the evolving world of sustainable mobility.

Listen today.

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21 min
January 30, 2025Looking Back and Looking Ahead
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 Walters takes a look back in the rear view mirror to some of the key policies and announcements that shaped fleets in 2024 – as well as the key things to look for on the horizon as we head into 2025 and beyond.
Listen now to discover :
Latest news on Company Car Tax (CCT) Rates
Details of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) changes
Impact of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes
Insights into the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate
Understand impact of tariffs on Chinese EVs
Latest news on charging infrastructure and grants
And more…
Subscribe to the Fleet Navigator podcast to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
EVs and Sustainable Mobility
Funding and Taxation
Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
Total Cost of Ownership
Global Fleet Trends
Find out more: Ayvens.com
16 min
January 14, 2025Introducing Ayvens Fleet Navigator Podcast
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 series, we’ll be joined by guests from across Ayvens and experts from our industry to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
EVs and Sustainable Mobility
Funding and Taxation
Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
Total Cost of Ownership
Global Fleet Trends
As always, we’ll bring you practical insights, actionable advice, and forward-looking trends to help you make confident decisions for your fleet.
Listen now.
Find out more: Ayvens.com
3 min
January 14, 2025Looking Back and Looking Ahead
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 Walters takes a look back in the rear view mirror to some of the key policies and announcements that shaped fleets in 2024 – as well as the key things to look for on the horizon as we head into 2025 and beyond.
Listen now to discover :
Latest news on Company Car Tax (CCT) Rates
Details of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) changes
Impact of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes
Insights into the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate
Understand impact of tariffs on Chinese EVs
Latest news on charging infrastructure and grants
And more…
Subscribe to the Fleet Navigator podcast to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
EVs and Sustainable Mobility
Funding and Taxation
Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
Total Cost of Ownership
Global Fleet Trends
Find out more: Ayvens.com
16 min
April 30, 2024Commercial Vehicle Show special edition
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 Overview
SMMT stats on the growth and trends
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and impact on sector
Challenges of EV transition for commercial vehicle fleets (range, payload, and charging infrastructure)
And of course, Highlights from the CV Show!
15 min
March 15, 2024 2024 Budget for fleets and motorists
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 economic and legislative contexts and delve into specific policies such as Fuel Duty, Vehicle Excise Duty, and more.

You can listen to the audio recording of the webinar on the Fleet Navigator platform – or watch the webinar on demand here:
https://channel.royalcast.com/leaseplanukwebcasts/#!/leaseplanukwebcasts/20240313_1

We hope you enjoy the valuable insights shared by our experts!

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