GROWING PROFILE OF THE FLEET MANAGER IS THEME FOR AFP’S 2024 CONFERENCE Wednesday 7th May has been announced as the date for this year’s annual conference of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), with a central theme of the growing profile of the fleet manager. Taking place once again at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, […]
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Many fleets are unaware of additional Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that are due to take effect in April Increases announced by the chancellor in the Budget last year are likely to have an impact on organisations that operate EVs and PHEVs, and some will see their […]
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The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vans as some fleets report finding tests “impossible” to book. For MOT test purposes, this special category of vans is treated as a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), meaning that it has to be tested at one year […]
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A new service from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) that enables businesses to tap into the knowledge and skills of experienced fleet operators is being launched this week. Called AFP Fleet Intelligence, it is designed to meet what the industry body describes as growing demand for fleet know-how, while providing a new channel for […]
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The nine biggest issues facing fleets in 2025 By Paul Hollick, chair, AFP Each year, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) produces a “State of the Nation” piece, highlighting the key issues that are facing vehicle operators right now. For 2025, we believe these are the nine most pressing, together with our ideas for tackling […]
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By Ronnie Gillman | Picture the scene: you’re having coffee with a friend, and they are telling you all about a holiday they are going on in a few days’ time. You chat about their plans and what they are most looking forward to. They might share a few concerns about parts of the trip […]
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A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in January. Led by AFP board member and national fleet manager at National Highways, Martin Edgecox, it is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss the particular concerns facing public […]
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Any government help offered to the motor industry to help hit future Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate targets should consider electric van demand as well as supply, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that “flexibilities” reportedly under consideration by transport secretary Louise Haigh – such as allowing manufacturer factory emissions […]
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Plans mooted by US president elect Donald Trump to impose huge tariffs on imported vehicles could have a direct impact on the UK fleet market, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is warning. During his election campaign, he variously promised that tariffs of 100% or 200% would be imposed on all vehicles imported into the […]
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