BVRLA - The Inside Track

Rethinking recruitment in the rental industry

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 relationships to address skills gaps with local initiatives and education providers.

Helping fleets unlock their EV potential

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, transportation specialist, or just interested in the future of sustainable transportation, this episode is not to be missed.#Electriccars #ElectricVehicles #RoadtoZero #ZEV

Where are vans on the road to zero emissions?

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

Where are trucks on the road to zero?

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

Is mental health overlooked in the automotive industry?

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.

Can salary sacrifice schemes increase electric vehicle uptake?

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 Fiona Howarth, CEO at Octopus Electric Vehicles, forming part of the BVRLA's #SeeTheBenefit campaign.

Is the UK electric vehicle charging infrastructure fit for purpose?

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.

Has the used vehicle market evolved? (with AutoTrader)

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.

What is the legacy of COP26 going to be?

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?

Unpacking the 2021 Autumn Budget

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