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runyoufleet CEO elected Vice-President of Solihull Chamber

26th March 2026

Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of Multifleet Vehicle Management which trades as runyourfleet, has been elected Vice-President of Solihull Chamber of Commerce. His appointment was announced at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the chamber at Cranmore Park, Solihull, on Thursday 26 March. Mr Whitmarsh has served on the executive committee since 2023. He said: “It is a great privilege to be invited to serve as Vice-President and my election for two years is a reflection of runyourfleet’s commitment to working with and serving the local business community. “When we all prosper, we all gain, and we are very keen to support Solihull Chambers’ drive to encourage networking and collaboration among businesses lo...

Auto Windscreens partners with runyourfleet

24th March 2026

Auto Windscreens has been chosen as the preferred glass supplier by one of the UK’s largest independent fleet management specialists, runyourfleet. Based in Solihull, runyourfleet provides a tailored purchase, lease and management service and looks after more than 32,000 vehicles and 1,200 businesses across the UK. Shaun Atton, Business Development Director for Auto Windscreens commented: “This partnership means even greater support for fleet customers, combining our glass expertise with runyourfleet’s management services. We’re proud to have been working with runyourfleet for nearly two months now, helping to get cars and drivers back on the road across the UK.” Luke Savage, Key Account Manag...

Solihull fleet management company raises automotive sector issues with visiting MP

09th March 2026

The future of the automotive sector and challenges facing local businesses were among subjects discussed when Multifleet Vehicle Management hosted a visit from its local MP. The leasing company, which trades as runyourfleet, showed Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, the Conservative MP for Solihull West & Shirley, around its Soilhull Business Park offices on Friday 6 March. Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of runyourfleet, said: “We were delighted to welcome Dr Shastri-Hurst, who spent time meeting our team and discussing both local and national issues affecting business owners. “We also chatted through the challenges and opportunities ahead for the automotive industry. “It was a valuable conversation and a great opport...

Emergency lifesaving equipment funded and hosted by Solihull fleet management company

02nd March 2026

Multifleet Vehicle Management has funded and fitted emergency lifesaving equipment at its Solihull headquarters as part of its work with Arrive Alive, the Birmingham-based first responder charity. The leasing company, which trades as runyourfleet, is a longstanding supporter of Arrive Alive, and has already fully funded one of their responder vehicles, as well as subsidising others it has supplied. A new defibrillator was bought by runyourfleet when it attended Arrive Alive’s fundraiser ball last year.This is now located in a cabinet at runyourfleet’s offices on Solihull Business Park, along with a bleed kit funded by Arrive Alive, who will also fund any replacement pads and batteries. Steve Whitmarsh, chief executiv...

Multifleet boss leads relaunch of Solihull business networking group

24th February 2026

The boss of Multifleet Vehicle Management has taken on a leading role in the relaunch of a Solihull business networking group. Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet, is the new chair of the J4 Business Forum, a networking group for businesses based near to Junction 4 of the M42 motorway in the Cranmore and Monkspath areas. Members of the J4 Business Forum gathered for the relaunch at IM Properties, one of the UK’s largset property development groups, which is based at The Gate on International Drive in Solihull. Mr Whitmarsh said: “I’m really pleased to be relaunching the J4 Business Forum to help connect businesses, share ideas and shape the future of our local business comm...

Solihull fleet management company backs charity helping young people find work

26th January 2026

Multifleet Vehicle Management has become an official supporter of Sport for Life UK, a charity that helps young people into jobs through mentoring, employability guidance and sports sessions. The fleet management company, trading as runyourfleet, has become a member of the charity’s Game Changers Business Club, which funds training and personal development programmes across the West Midlands They will join other leading local businesses and organisations in the club, including Aston University, The Recruitment Duo and Upward Housing. Rob Wells, chief operating officer at Sport 4 Life UK, said: “ We’re really pleased to welcome runyourfleet to the Sport 4 Life UK Game Changers Business Club. “This ma...

Multifleet walk raises £1,350 for project at Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull

11th November 2025

A 5.5km charity walk organised by Multifleet Vehicle Management has raised more than £1,350 to help fund a project at the Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull. Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, invited its staff, their families, friends and dogs to join the walk called walkyourfeet on Sunday 9 November. Dozens of walkers and their pooches took part and, including Gift Aid, they raised a total of £1,351.35 to help fund the Marie Curie Men’s Shed Therapy project. The project helps reduce the social isolation of people living with palliative diagnoses by encouraging them to meet with other patients. Joanna Lees, marketing and PR manager at runyourfleet, said: “We had more th...

Driven Conversations video blog to launch celebrating West Midlands business community

23rd October 2025

A new video blog (vlog) called Driven Conversations that will celebrate the business community across the West Midlands is to be launched. Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, is launching the project in partnership with broadcaster and entrepreneur Jas Rohel and Midlands video marketing specialists Ark Media Group. The video blog will be presented by Jas Rohel, the founder and chief executive of the Education Awards, who is also a presenter for On Your Radio Solihull. The Driven Conversations vlog series will see Jas meeting a mixture of business leaders, politicians and local influencers in the front seat of a car – a fun scenario first made famous by comic actor and prese...

runyourfleet delivers electric SUVs as service expands for St John Ambulance in Wales

06th October 2025

Multifleet Vehicle Management has delivered two electric SUV vehicles as part of its expanding service for St John Ambulance Service in Wales. Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, has provided the pair of Kia Niro SUVs on contract hire for use in a community project run by St John Ambulance Cymru. The new vehicles come at the same time as runyourfleet’s contract with St John has developed to level 3, the top level of fleet management, which means managing all aspects of the organisation’s fleet of 85-plus ambulances, minibuses and support vehicles. Benjamin Savage, chief operating officer at St John Ambulance Cymru, said: “We’ve found real value in...

Hard work from runyoufleet wins Solihull’s Community Builder 2025 award

29th September 2025

Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, has won the Community Builder 2025 category in the Solihull Awards. runyourfleet won the award for its commitment to support a wide range of local initiatives, including Arrive Alive, Solihull Moors FC and Birmingham Dogs Home at a gala awards night at the National Conference Centre Birmingham. The business, based in Solihull Business Park, is a fleet management and vehicle leasing company with a customer base of more than 1,200 businesses across the UK, providing fleet management and leasing services for 32,000-plus vehicles. Customers range from SMEs to large multinationals, using a wide range of services including fleet management, leasing, rental and salary sacrifice...

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