Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Hosts: Matt Walters, Head of Consultancy and Russ Boulton, Head of Data Intelligence and Insights
In this podcast episode Matt and Russ explore flexible rental solutions, a nuanced approach to fleet procurement that combines leasing and shorter-term rentals.
Discover:
What flexible rental is
How flexible rental can provide
When the optimal time to flex is
The tools available to know when to flex
The cost considerations for flexible rental versus longer term leasing
Listen to the podcast now.
For more information about when to flex and Ayvens Flex visit: Rental Solutions | Ayvens United Kingdom - formerly LeasePlan

4 days ago
Latest Commercial Vehicle Fleet Insights
4 days ago
4 days ago
Hosts: Matt Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles and Russ Boulton, Head of Insights and Business Intelligence
In this podcast episode Head of Commercial vehicles Matt Dillon and Russ Boulton explore flexible the fleet landscape for Commercial Vehicle operators.
Discover:
- The latest commercial vehicle trends are
- How regulations and legislation will impact commercial vehicle operators
- What new commercial vehicles are coming to market
- What to expect at the CV Show 2025
- And more..
Listen to the podcast now.
For more information about Commercial Vehicles visit Commercial Vehicles | Ayvens United Kingdom - formerly LeasePlan

7 days ago
7 days ago
Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Tash Turner, Specialist Fleet Consultant at Ayvens in the UK.
It’s clear that while the Spring Statement didn’t bring seismic shifts, it reinforced the importance of just how important it is to stay informed.
Listen as Matthew and Tash discuss
- Headlines from the Spring Statement
- Economic overview
- Recap on Autumn Budget announcements
- Spending cuts and reform
- Key actions for fleet
And more.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Salary Sacrifice
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Welcome to the Ayvens Fleet Navigator Podcast.
Join Ayvens hosts Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales - as they guide you through the world of EV Salary Sacrifice schemes.
Whether you’re an employer, HR professional or driver we’ll break down the essentials – from how salary sacrifice works to the financial benefits, common myths, and real world driver experiences.
In this episode we explore:
- Why salary sacrifice is booming
- The financial impact and potential savings
- Sustainability and the bigger picture for employers
- What drivers really think
Get ready to navigate one of the most affordable ways for your employees to drive a new electric car.
Listen now.
Across the Fleet Navigator series we explore:
- The road ahead for fleet managers
- Sustainable Mobility
- Funding and Taxation
- UK Budget impacts
- Future of fleet management
- Commercial Vehicle operations
And much more...

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Sustainable Mobility
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Welcome to the Fleet Navigator Podcast.
Join hosts Mark Evans, Head of ESG and Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales at Ayvens in the UK - as they dive into the latest research from 250+ fleet decision-makers, uncovering key insights into sustainable mobility and the challenges and opportunities of reaching net zero.
In this episode, we explore:
- Fleet decision makers attitudes towards sustainable mobility
- The impact of net zero targets on businesses and organisations
- Scope 1,2,3 Emissions reporting – what it means and why it matters
- How companies can navigate the road to more sustainable fleets
- Exploring multi modal transport options
With expert analysis and real-world insights, we’ll help you stay ahead in the evolving world of sustainable mobility.
Listen today.
Download the Full Report at Ayvens.com

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Welcome to Ayvens’ NEW Fleet Navigator podcast - your go-to GPS to help corporate fleet decision-makers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry and navigate the complexities of fleet management.
As a business we’re passionate about driving smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient fleet solutions for businesses and organisations across the UK.
In this episode, Head of Consultancy Matthew Walters takes a look back in the rear view mirror to some of the key policies and announcements that shaped fleets in 2024 – as well as the key things to look for on the horizon as we head into 2025 and beyond.
Listen now to discover :
- Latest news on Company Car Tax (CCT) Rates
- Details of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) changes
- Impact of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes
- Insights into the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate
- Understand impact of tariffs on Chinese EVs
- Latest news on charging infrastructure and grants
- And more…
Subscribe to the Fleet Navigator podcast to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
- EVs and Sustainable Mobility
- Funding and Taxation
- Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
- Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Global Fleet Trends
Find out more: Ayvens.com

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Introducing Ayvens Fleet Navigator Podcast
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Welcome to Ayvens’ NEW Fleet Navigator podcast - your go-to GPS to help corporate fleet decision-makers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry and navigate the complexities of fleet management.
As a business we’re passionate about driving smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient fleet solutions for businesses and organisations across the UK.
In this series, we’ll be joined by guests from across Ayvens and experts from our industry to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
- EVs and Sustainable Mobility
- Funding and Taxation
- Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
- Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Global Fleet Trends
As always, we’ll bring you practical insights, actionable advice, and forward-looking trends to help you make confident decisions for your fleet.
Listen now.
Find out more: Ayvens.com

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Welcome to Ayvens’ NEW Fleet Navigator podcast - your go-to GPS to help corporate fleet decision-makers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry and navigate the complexities of fleet management.
As a business we’re passionate about driving smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient fleet solutions for businesses and organisations across the UK.
In this episode, Head of Consultancy Matthew Walters takes a look back in the rear view mirror to some of the key policies and announcements that shaped fleets in 2024 – as well as the key things to look for on the horizon as we head into 2025 and beyond.
Listen now to discover :
- Latest news on Company Car Tax (CCT) Rates
- Details of Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) changes
- Impact of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes
- Insights into the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate
- Understand impact of tariffs on Chinese EVs
- Latest news on charging infrastructure and grants
- And more…
Subscribe to the Fleet Navigator podcast to explore some of the key themes shaping the future of fleet management:
- EVs and Sustainable Mobility
- Funding and Taxation
- Fleet Risk Management and Insurance
- Commercial and Mission-Critical Fleets
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Global Fleet Trends
Find out more: Ayvens.com

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Commercial Vehicle Show special edition
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Join hosts Matthew Dillon and Russ Boulton on the Fleet Navigator Podcast for valuable insights and expert analysis for Commercial Vehicle fleet operators. They discuss the latest innovations, models at the Commercial Vehicle Show as well as some of the challenges and opportunities facing commercial vehicle fleet and transport managers today. Don't miss this episode!
- Commercial Vehicle Market Overview
- SMMT stats on the growth and trends
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and impact on sector
- Challenges of EV transition for commercial vehicle fleets (range, payload, and charging infrastructure)
- And of course, Highlights from the CV Show!

Friday Mar 15, 2024
2024 Budget for fleets and motorists
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Our webinar Budget 2024 Roadmap: A comprehensive guide for fleets and motorists is now available as a podcast as part of our Fleet Navigator series.
Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy Services and Customer Value at LeasePlan UK, and Tash Turner, Fleet Consultant at ALD Automotive UK, provide valuable insights into the implications of Budget 2024 on fleets and motorists.
They discuss key economic and legislative contexts and delve into specific policies such as Fuel Duty, Vehicle Excise Duty, and more.
You can listen to the audio recording of the webinar on the Fleet Navigator platform – or watch the webinar on demand here:
https://channel.royalcast.com/leaseplanukwebcasts/#!/leaseplanukwebcasts/20240313_1
We hope you enjoy the valuable insights shared by our experts!