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Venson helps fleet managers execute a successful switch to electric Fleets are becoming increasingly electrified but making the switch to fully electric vehicles (EVs) from petrol and diesel is not as simple as changing the options available to drivers. A recent white paper from Venson Automotive Solutions, ‘Living with your electric vehicle’, provides some key …

Onboarding: the final frontier in launching an Electric Fleet Read More »

Despite fleet average carbon emissions reducing by a record-breaking 11.8% in a single year1, and demand for battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars surging ahead2, the electric vehicle (EV) market still has some way to go in facilitating the UK’s road to zero ambition. In recognition, Government is offering generous financial support to help …

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet Read More »

With 87% backing a range of proposals to ensure a viable fiscal switch 87% of motorists surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions agree fuel tax losses need to be recouped as EV adoption rises 38% back the introduction of a new EV tax, followed closely by 32% calling for free public EV charging points to be …

UK motorists welcome future EV tax introduction to counter fuel tax losses Read More »

And reminds the 1 in 4 who took advantage of the six-month exemption to book an MOT or face a £1000 fine As the motor industry braces itself for a speculated ‘Super September’ as a result of last year’s six-month exemption on MOT testing, a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that the majority …

Venson applauds garages for keeping motorists safe during the pandemic with ‘business as usual’ for MOT and servicing for the majority Read More »

Latest Venson white paper shares current insights and advice to break through perplexity around financing, charging and onboarding electric cars and vans Less than a decade before the planned end of the production line for fossil fuel powered cars, and fifteen years before van production hits the same milestone, Venson Automotive Solutions is helping fleets …

Switch On An Electric Fleet Read More »

60% of motorists plan a late 2021 staycation in their own or company vehicle and almost half will turn to a professional technician to ensure it is road-trip ready The latest survey[1] by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 60% of motorists are planning a staycation in the UK before the end of 2021, using their privately …

Prudent Staycationers Plan Pre-holiday Vehicle Health Checks Read More »

Venson offers businesses tips on managing a successful fleet tendering process. Whether a business is obliged to put their fleet contract out to tender, is seeking a new supplier or simply benchmarking the market to have leverage with their existing supplier, a poorly put together tender document can be a drain on the business. Fleet …

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Venson’s tips for pandemic-proof fleet solutions that keep businesses moving and expenditure low With COVID restrictions lifting in the UK by the end of next month, Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding fleets to take time to carefully consider how they manage post-pandemic fleet requirements. Many fleets saw an increase in demand for their delivery or …

Building a Post-Pandemic Fleet Read More »

Get the green light – not the green card – to drive abroad While COVID-19 restrictions may still impact drivers’ ability to leave UK shores for some time to come, there is now slightly less paperwork required for driving on the continent. The European Commission has confirmed that UK drivers, including those in Northern Ireland, …

Ready For Post-Brexit Continental Driving? Read More »

Venson calls businesses with commercial fleets to play their part in halting the UK’s shortage of skilled HGV drivers With almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) reporting HGV driver recruitment struggles1, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging companies operating vehicles over 3,500kg GVW  to play their part in protecting a struggling sector. By ensuring driver …

Keep Tabs on HGV Driver Qualifications to Protect the Logistics Employment Pool Read More »