AFP comment: Have fleets become beta testers for new vehicle technology?
- 3 September 2026
By Lorna McAtear, deputy chair, Association of Fleet Professionals
By Lorna McAtear, deputy chair, Association of Fleet Professionals
More than one in five fleets (21%) have reported an increase in vehicle offroad (VOR) rates during the last 12 months, new data shows.
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and Mission Zero have announced a new collaboration focused on more accessible road risk training for van and light vehicle drivers.
Mobility tech startup Tyred is launching a connected insurance service that uses AI and IoT devices to support more accurate underwriting for e-cargo bike fleets and micromobility operators.
Van Guard Accessories has strengthened its focus on security with the promotion of John Grant to a national sales role.
Van Guard Accessories is officially rebranding as Bott, marking the next major milestone following its acquisition in March 2025.
Ford, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Ricardo have formed a consortium to bid for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme.
Bott is proud to stand by one of its core values of designing solutions around its customers’ worlds and had the opportunity to play a key part in an EV van trial
Asset Alliance Group has introduced key senior management changes and a major structural reorganisation to broaden its reach, expand its customer base and build on the business’s service offer within the commercial
Webfleet will showcase its new solutions, dubbed Fleet Insights and Asset Management 360, at IAA Transportation 2026 later this month.