AFP

New App Provides Easier Access to AFP Member Services

Date: 21st October 2025

A new app launched today by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is designed to provide members with easy access to the organisation’s services. Highlights include a resource area with useful documents ranging from policy templates to hints and tips on key subjects, and a new chat facility enabling members to ask questions categorised by […]

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Faster Charging Speeds Essential for Future Electric Van Adoption, says AFP

Date: 15th October 2025

Faster charging speeds are essential for the wider fleet adoption of electric vans in the future, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Currently, models available from major manufacturers are rated from around 50-125kWh, meaning that even the best will take around 40 minutes to charge from 10-80% in ideal circumstances, and are usually slower […]

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Fleet Drivers Need Guidance to use ADAS Correctly, says AFP

Date: 1st October 2025

Fleet drivers need guidance to correctly use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or risk the technology being counterproductive, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members of the industry body are reporting the devices – including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control – can lead to a problematic “lazy” style of […]

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Support for Used Electric Vehicle Market is Number One Aspiration for Budget, says AFP

Date: 25th September 2025

Support for the used electric vehicle (EV) market is the number one aspiration from November’s Budget for the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick pointed out that new electric car grants introduced in July had been relatively successful in stimulating retail interest – and a similar move could play an essential role in […]

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Chris Demetriou Named as New AFP Board Member

Date: 12th September 2025

Chris Demetriou has been appointed to the board of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The assistant director of corporate fleet, transport and accessible community transport at Islington London Borough Council has been added to the industry body’s 15-strong executive following a member election. Chris said: “The AFP is an indispensable part of the fleet […]

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AFP Survey Tackles Question of “How Many People Are Required to Manage a Fleet”?

Date: 18th August 2025

A new benchmarking survey by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) provides probably the most serious attempt yet to answer the question of how many people are required to manage a fleet. It includes responses from 118 organisations that together control 118,000 cars, vans and trucks, and the number of full-time employees (FTEs) they employ. […]

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Collaborative Approach Could Contain Rising Vehicle Repair Costs, AFP Meeting Hears

Date: 7th August 2025

Working collaboratively could help fleets contain rising vehicle repair costs, a meeting of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) Megafleets Committee heard this week. David Bartlett, head of AA Accident Management, said car and van operators should aim for greater cooperation between all parties with a stake in repair processes, including bodyshops, insurers, brokers, vehicle […]

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Fleets Need “Plan B” in Place for Critical Services

Date: 31st July 2025

Fleets need a “Plan B” to cover how they will react if critical services are withdrawn, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, said there was a need to consider contingencies that addressed potential issues including supplier failures or sudden changes in their corporate strategy. “This is something that […]

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What Fleets Need to Know: A Roundup of Recent Government Announcements

Date: 28th July 2025

Over the past week, the UK Government has made several important announcements that could have a substantial impact on the fleet industry. These developments, including funding increases and policy updates, will shape the future for fleet operators across the UK. In this roundup, we highlight the key initiatives and explore their potential implications for your […]

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