BVRLA - The Inside Track

From Strategy to Action - Enabling women to rise to the top

Adam Forshaw is joined by Arval UK employees, Heather Messenger Senior HR Business Partner, Pamela Davey DEI Lead & Corporate Business Manager, Nicole Barsby, Head of UK Operations. They look at the approaches taken by a leading leasing company to foster talent and embrace inclusion, while exploring the strategic decisions being made in the automotive sector at a corporate and human level. The second half of the episode takes a deeper dive into the value of internal efforts with a rising star to have experienced such programmes first hand. Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series.

Cultivating a culture - How diversity drives growth

Adam Forshaw is joined by Esther Jones, Commercial Account Manager from the AA and Rachael Jones, Director of Automotive Finance at Auto Trader. They look at the varied opportunities in our diverse industry alongside the importance of culture in growing team members internally.Part of BVRLA Shine a Light Series

The art of the leasing broker - How women can thrive in a competitive and evolving market

Panel discussion guest hosted by Ralph Morton from Broker News. This episode explores what is going on in the leasing broker sector and how aspirational women can forge a successful career. Guests include: Hannah Louise, Founder at Harmoto, Laura Muir Head of Appointed Representatives and Partner at Fleet Alliance and Sam Ward Managing Director at Vansdirect.Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series

Breaking the barriers - Achieving leadership success as a woman and how organisations can support that journey

Adam Forshaw is joined by Arval UK Managing Director, Lakshmi Moorthy as they dive into Lakshmi’s journey through different markets and roles to become MD of one of the UK's largest vehicle leasing companies. She talks about how acceptance of different leadership styles and diversity of thought make for an inclusive, welcoming, and productive workforce.
Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series.

Switching Gears: 3 ways to electrify your business fleet

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

When will Used EV prices level out?

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 share insights on how customer conversations are evolving as buyer motivations and interest in electric vehicles move into a new phase.

Election 2024 - Where will rental and leasing feature?

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 election years bring a myriad of policy discussions, one often overlooked yet crucial aspect is the role of rental and leasing vehicles in the larger picture.
How might tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles change under new leadership?
What role will autonomous driving tech play in the rental and leasing sector?
How do political candidates address transportation issues like climate change, infrastructure, and accessibility, and what does this mean for the industry?

Is AI shaping how future vehicles drive?

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 autonomous vehicles, and how can we strike a balance between innovation and public safety?
How do we bridge the gap between the technology's capabilities and public trust in autonomous vehicles?
What are the socio-economic implications of widespread autonomous driving and how can we mitigate these impacts?

ZEV mandate is coming: What is it all about?

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 not the phase-out target that will have the biggest impact on fleet decarbonisation over the next seven years.

How can local authorities lead the way with EV strategy?

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 EV adoption, what steps can they take to enable this transition? Crucially, how can they fully understand fleet needs and ensure different use cases and vehicles are catered for?
Our expert guests discuss:
Assessing current EV infrastructure and projecting future needs
Ways to install more public charging points
Incentivising residents to go electric
Transitioning fleets to EV models