Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast

Fleet trends reshaping the automotive market

Episode Summary

Fleet continues to underpin the new car market, and its influence is being felt across EV adoption, vehicle supply, pricing and the wider automotive landscape. This episode of Talk Auto explores the fleet trends reshaping both the new and used vehicle market. From company car taxation and salary sacrifice to fleet electrification, electric van uptake, residual values and the future impact of de-fleet volumes.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:

• How fleet trends are reshaping the wider automotive market
• The role of company cars, salary sacrifice and taxation in fleet decision-making
• How fleet electrification is influencing EV demand, new vehicle pricing and market growth
• Why electric van adoption continues to lag behind the passenger car market
• The challenges facing the used vehicle market, including supply, residual values and buyer confidence
• How current fleet cycles and future de-fleet volumes could affect used vehicle supply and pricing

Guests:

• Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Novuna Vehicle Solutions
• Jon Hilton, Director of Relationship Management, Cox Automotive Europe