Adam Forshaw is joined by Arval UK employees, Heather Messenger Senior HR Business Partner, Pamela Davey DEI Lead & Corporate Business Manager, Nicole Barsby, Head of UK Operations. They look at the approaches taken by a leading leasing company to foster talent and embrace inclusion, while exploring the strategic decisions being made in the automotive sector at a corporate and human level. The second half of the episode takes a deeper dive into the value of internal efforts with a rising star to have experienced such programmes first hand. Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series.

Adam Forshaw is joined by Esther Jones, Commercial Account Manager from the AA and Rachael Jones, Director of Automotive Finance at Auto Trader. They look at the varied opportunities in our diverse industry alongside the importance of culture in growing team members internally. Part of BVRLA Shine a Light Series

Panel discussion guest hosted by Ralph Morton from Broker News. This episode explores what is going on in the leasing broker sector and how aspirational women can forge a successful career. Guests include: Hannah Louise, Founder at Harmoto, Laura Muir Head of Appointed Representatives and Partner at Fleet Alliance and Sam Ward Managing Director at Vansdirect. Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series

Adam Forshaw is joined by Arval UK Managing Director, Lakshmi Moorthy as they dive into Lakshmi’s journey through different markets and roles to become MD of one of the UK's largest vehicle leasing companies. She talks about how acceptance of different leadership styles and diversity of thought make for an inclusive, welcoming, and productive workforce. Part of the BVRLA Shine a Light Series.

Featuring Mark Richards EV Sales specialist at Drax, he dives into why electrifying your fleet can be beneficial for your business growth: Zero tailpipe emissionsLower maintenance costsRenewable energy advantages, such as using on-site generation for zero carbon chargingInsight from state-of-the-art telematics

Turbulent prices for Used EVs are one of the biggest concerns shared by BVRLA members. In the latest ‘The Inside Track’ podcast, the BVRLA hears from a specialist EV dealer that has been living and breathing the market since day one. In the podcast, Richard Norris, MD of Drive-Green discusses what has happened with Used EV prices through 2023 and what next year may have in store. He goes on to share insights on how customer conversations are evolving as buyer motivations and interest in electric vehicles move into a new phase.

In this episode, Rachael Hewish, Public Affairs Manager at BVRLA embarks on a journey into the political landscape leading up to the much-anticipated General Election of 2024. She is joined by Danielle Dove, Head of External Affairs and Business Development at Octopus Electric Vehicles and Laura Holloway, Head of Government and Public Affairs, UK & Ireland at Enterprise Mobility. While election years bring a myriad of policy discussions, one often overlooked yet crucial aspect is the role of rental and leasing vehicles in the larger picture. How might tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles change under new leadership?What role will autonomous driving tech play in the rental and leasing sector?How do political candidates address transportation issues like climate change, infrastructure, and accessibility, and what does this mean for the industry?

We speak to Dr Saber Fallah, Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy at University of Surrey and Director of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Lab (CAV-LAB). We dive into how we can address the ethical dilemmas AI faces when making decisions on the road, such as choosing between passenger safety and pedestrian well-being? What are the biggest regulatory challenges in ensuring the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles, and how can we strike a balance between innovation and public safety? How do we bridge the gap between the technology's capabilities and public trust in autonomous vehicles? What are the socio-economic implications of widespread autonomous driving and how can we mitigate these impacts?

In this episode, Thomas McLennan dives into the ZEV mandate and how it affects the automotive sector from a business and economic standpoint. Insights come from Claire Evans, Fleet Consultancy Director at Zenith Vehicles and Tim Bailey UK Fleet Director at Northgate. The mandate sets annually increasing targets for the sales of battery electric cars and vans through to 2030. It is the mandate and not the phase-out target that will have the biggest impact on fleet decarbonisation over the next seven years.

In this episode, we dive into how local authorities across the UK can develop an electric vehicle strategy that works for everyone. Insights come from Ryan Bushell, Head of Public Sector at Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dom Surlis Specialist Consultant at ALD Leaseplan and Ryan Spillane, Director of Partnerships at Connected Kerb. With many councils across the UK seeking to reduce emissions and promote EV adoption, what steps can they take to enable this transition? Crucially, how can they fully understand fleet needs and ensure different use cases and vehicles are catered for? Our expert guests discuss: Assessing current EV infrastructure and projecting future needsWays to install more public charging pointsIncentivising residents to go electricTransitioning fleets to EV models

Alan Bryce Business Fraud Campaign Manager at the Fraud Advisory Panel joins Adam Forshaw where they discuss business fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution and the national Love Business Hate Fraud campaign. How you can take practical steps to develop a counter fraud culture.

Marc McLoughlin Managing Director at Greenarc Vehicles, Martin Brown Chair at Fleet Alliance, Paul Gordon Head of Sales at Gofor join Adam Forshaw for a Leasing Broker-focussed episode. Covering the current state of the sector and key external factors, meeting customer needs - covering any changes brought on by things like the pandemic/cost of living/Consumer Duty and product trends. What are people looking for now, how might that change in the near future?

Join Thomas McLennan, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at BVRLA and Shashi Maharaj, Director of Legal and Membership at BVRLA as they answer your questions on the forum that's helping members stay ahead of the curve in the compliance landscape. A new forum that will bring compliance-focussed professionals together for three half-day events across the year (two in-person and one online). With a strong speaker lineup and plenty of time for discussion to ensure that participants can stay on the cutting edge of compliance and build their professional networks.  https://www.bvrla.co.uk/events/compliance-forums.html

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.