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BVRLA - The Inside Track
Welcome to The Inside Track Podcast. Join us as we speak to high profile guests within the rental, leasing and fleet world as they talk candidly about their careers, the industry and their journey to success.
Episodes
- BVRLA - The Inside Track
Budget 2026: What It Means for Your Business
Recorded 24 hours after the Chancellor's Budget, Thomas McLennan and Zohra Chagani examine the announcements most relevant to vehicle rental, leasing and fleet…
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What do 1,000 battery health checks tell us about reliability?
As part of #UsedEVweek, Adam Forshaw caught up with Oliver Phillpott from Generational and Alex Wright from Shoreham Vehicle Auctions. With Generational having…
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Women in Automotive: Progress, Challenges and What's Next
This episode of The Inside Track explores the progress, challenges and future of gender diversity in the automotive and motor finance sectors, bringing…
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Battery health: Building confidence in used EVs
As the used electric vehicle market grows, battery health is becoming a vital part of how vehicles are assessed, valued and sold. In this episode, captured…
BVRLA - The Inside TrackFull Charge or Running Low? The Pressures Shaping the EV Market
Chief Executive Toby Poston sits down with Imogen Bhogal for a candid, forward-looking conversation on the realities of the UK’s EV transition. From the impact…
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EV Accident Repair: Safety, Skills and the Road Ahead
Electric vehicles are reshaping accident management, from safety and repair costs to technician training, battery recycling and supply chain readiness. In this…
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Mileage, Markets and Motoring Policy
This bitesize episode features the BVRLA's Director of Policy and Public Affairs - Tom McLennan - looking at a handful of recent announcements from the…
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Steering Clear of Misconduct: How New Rules Will Shape The Automotive Industry
In this episode we explore the forthcoming updates to the FCA’s Code of Conduct (COCON) relating to non‑financial misconduct. The discussion introduces what…
BVRLA - The Inside TrackRental Matters: Sector Leaders Discuss the Reality of Rental
Up and down the country, rental operators are collectively responsible for an immense volume of car and van rentals every year. In doing so, they ensure that…
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Rental Matters: How EVs Are Impacting Modern Insurance Solutions
Insurance costs have a significant impact on a rental operator’s bottom line, with premiums only going in one direction. Alongside those increases, the growth…
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Rental Matters: How Can Small Rental Firms Strengthen to Succeed?
The vehicle rental sector has been evolving for more than a century, but few periods have brought as much transformation as seen today. Electrification…
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Rental Matters: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Fleet?
Keeping stock, sites, and staff safe is a critical aspect of any rental operation. Here, Ahron Tolley from W4G Asset Solutions draws from his experience in the…
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HGV Electrification: Changing the way we move
We are joined by Mike Nakrani from VEV discussing the electrification of heavy goods vehicles - exploring the tech, the challenges, and the road ahead for…
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What's going on in the Used EV market? Lessons from Leasing
Chair of the BVRLA's Leasing & Fleet Management committee, and CEO - Consumer and Corporate Division of Zenith, Ian Hughes, joins Thomas McLennan to discuss…
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What's going on in the Used EV market? Findings from a forecourt
Award-winning EV retailer, Richard Norris, joins Thomas McLennan to unpack the fast-evolving world of used electric vehicles. From changing buyer attitudes to…
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Strategies for a Shifting Used Vehicle Market
BVRLA members are responsible for 4.3m vehicles on UK roads and account for a considerable portion of new vehicles registered every year. Alongside fleet…
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Commissions Disclosure: Supreme Court Hearing Explained
Following the conclusion of the recent Supreme Court hearing on motor finance - the ‘Hopcroft appeal’ - the BVRLA’s Legal and Membership Director, Shashi…
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Navigating New Vehicle Tax and Testing
Listen as our tax and regulation experts Amanda Brandon and Zohra Chagani explain the impacts of: High VED increases for hybrid and ICE vehicles Double cab…
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Insuring Innovation - How EVs Are Impacting Modern Insurance Solutions
Insurance costs have a significant impact on a rental operator’s bottom line, with premiums only going in one direction. Alongside those increases, the growth…
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What does Generative AI mean for vehicle leasing?
AI is the hot topic on everyone’s radar, bringing a plethora of threats alongside a raft of opportunities that could revolutionise how companies operate. In…
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Can HGVs reach zero emissions quickly enough?
In this episode, we are joined by Pat Skelly from Prohire and Andy Salter from DVV International as they explore the ambitious goal of making heavy goods…
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New Government, Same Challenges
In this podcast, Rachael Hewish and Thomas McLennan from the BVRLA Policy and Public Affairs team are joined by Will De Peyer from Tendo Consulting as they…
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Tackling Hidden Emissions in the Fleet Supply Chain
Charlie Bell from VEV sits down with Adam Forshaw of the BVRLA to discuss the issues around ESG What's the real impact? Diving into the realities behind fleet…
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Driving Change: Policy Wishes For 2024 and Beyond
Catherine Bowen Senior Policy Advisor at the BVRLA is joined by the Chairs of BVRLA Leasing, Rental and CV Committees: Ian Hughes from Zenith, Tim Bailey from…
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From Strategy to Action - Enabling women to rise to the top
Adam Forshaw is joined by Arval UK employees, Heather Messenger Senior HR Business Partner, Pamela Davey DEI Lead & Corporate Business Manager, Nicole Barsby…
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Cultivating a culture - How diversity drives growth
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…
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The art of the leasing broker - How women can thrive in a competitive and evolving market
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…
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Breaking the barriers - Achieving leadership success as a woman and how organisations can support that journey
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…
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Switching Gears: 3 ways to electrify your business fleet
Featuring Mark Richards EV Sales specialist at Drax, he dives into why electrifying your fleet can be beneficial for your business growth: Zero tailpipe…
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When will Used EV prices level out?
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…
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Election 2024 - Where will rental and leasing feature?
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…
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Is AI shaping how future vehicles drive?
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…
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ZEV mandate is coming: What is it all about?
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…
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How can local authorities lead the way with EV strategy?
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…
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Fighting back against fraud
Alan Bryce Business Fraud Campaign Manager at the Fraud Advisory Panel joins Adam Forshaw where they discuss business fraud prevention, detection…
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Spotlight on Leasing Brokers
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…
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What is the Compliance Forum?
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…
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Rethinking recruitment in the rental industry
Scott Jenkins, Sales & Operations Director at Autohorn Fleet Services - and Chair of the BVRLA's Rental Committee - explains how to attract the right talent…
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Helping fleets unlock their EV potential
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…
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Where are vans on the road to zero emissions?
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…
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Where are trucks on the road to zero?
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…
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Is mental health overlooked in the automotive industry?
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…
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Can salary sacrifice schemes increase electric vehicle uptake?
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)…
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Is the UK electric vehicle charging infrastructure fit for purpose?
BVRLA's Senior Policy Advisor, Catherine Bowen, explores the UK's electric vehicle charging infrastructure with Tom Lusher, Electric Vehicle Specialist at Drax…
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Has the used vehicle market evolved? (with AutoTrader)
Thomas McLennan Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the BVRLA hosts a conversation on the used market with great insights from Jon Davies, Brand Director at…
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What is the legacy of COP26 going to be?
Fiona Massey from Zenith Vehicles speaks to us from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, alongside Laura Holloway from EHI, as they give us a breakdown of how the…
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Unpacking the 2021 Autumn Budget
Thomas McLennan Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the BVRLA hosts a conversation on the latest Autumn budget and the effects it will have on the industry…