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runyourfleet commissions students to help produce second series of business vlog

06th October 2026

A team of Birmingham videography students has been commissioned to produce the second series of a video blog celebrating the business community across the West Midlands. Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, launched the vlog called Driven Conversations last year, in partnership with Jas Rohel, a local entrepreneur and broadcaster. Lewis Morrison, a film and media student in his third year of a BA Filmmaking degree at BCU, will now take on the role of head of production and editing for the vlog’s second series. He will work closely with students from the Games & Media department at BMet college as they film and edit the vlog. Jas Rohel meets business leaders, politicians a...

runyourfleet named ‘Solihull Influencer 2026’ in Chamber Awards

14th September 2026

Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as runyourfleet, has been named “Solihull Influencer 2026” in the prestigious Solihull Chamber of Commerce annual awards. Team members from runyourfleet were presented with the award by Cllr Karen Grinsell, Leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, at the ceremony attended by nearly 400 guests at the National Conference Centre. Joanna Lees, PR & marketing manager, said: “We are delighted to have been given this award as community involvement and collaboration is a central part of our business mission.” Judges praised runyourfleet for actively championing other organisations, strengthening business collaboration and contributing positively to Solihull&...

runyourfleet walks in aid of Sport 4 Life UK

22nd July 2026

A 5km charity walk organised by Multifleet Vehicle Management has raised £500 for the Sport 4 Life UK charity. Sport 4 Life UK helps young people into jobs through mentoring, employability guidance and sports sessions. Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, invited its staff, their families and friends to join the walk after work on Thursday 16 July. Around 30 walkers took part, including staff from Prime Accountants of Solihull, UBC of Henley in Arden and some of the runyourfleet team. Joanna Lees, marketing and PR manager at runyourfleet, said: “It was fantastic to bring the team together for our 5k charity walk in support of Sport 4 Life UK. “Starting from our office and fin...

runyourfleet rents ground floor of Solihull offices to health and care consultancy

20th July 2026

A specialist health and care consultancy is moving into refurbished offices on the established Solihull Business Park, thanks to Multifleet Vehicle Management. UB Healthcare is renting the ground floor of Remus 1, at 2 Cranbrook Way, as tenants of Multifleet, a fleet management and vehicle leasing company trading as runyourfleet, which is based on the floor above. The ground floor space is a flexible modern office area with a security-controlled entrance and car parking spaces in the on-site car park. Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of runyourfleet, said: “When we first bought this property, we always intended to provide the ground floor as a base for another business, and we’re delighted that UB Healthcare are now mo...

SOLIHULL BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO SET SIGHTS ON ‘THE ULTIMATE ACCOLADE’

09th July 2026

King’s Awards for Enterprise will ‘open doors to further opportunities’ says Solihull recipient Solihull businesses are being urged to apply for one of the most respected and globally recognised marks of excellence - the King’s Awards for Enterprise. This year introduces a significant new category – Young Founder – recognising outstanding entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 who are actively leading successful businesses. The category joins the existing awards for Innovation, International Trade, Sustainability, and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility. Winning a King's Award offers far more than national recognition. Recipients are invited to a Royal reception, presented with their aw...

runyourfleet wins multi-million deal to provide salary sacrifice cars to Stark Building Materials

22nd June 2026

Multifleet Vehicle Management has won a multi-million pound deal to provide salary sacrifice company cars to staff at one of the UK’s largest building and construction product suppliers. Stark Building Materials UK Ltd has contracted Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet and is based in Solihull, to manage its company car policy delivering electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Stark employs 6,700 staff at more than 550 builders’ merchant branches and distribution centres across the UK, with around 2,000 staff eligible for the salary sacrifice deal. Luke Savage, the runyourfleet manager looking after the Stark account, said: “We are delighted to have entered into this partnership, helping Stark to reduce their...

runyourfleet helps Birmingham Dogs Home receive £2,000 grant from Enterprise Mobility

16th June 2026

Birmingham Dogs Home has received a £2,000 donation from Enterprise Mobility, a leading provider of mobility services, after the charity was identified by Enterprise Mobility partner Multifleet Vehicle Management. Enterprise Mobility has been a supplier of replacement vehicles to Multifleet, a fleet management and leasing company trading as runyourfleet, for many years. Through the Enterprise Mobility Partner Grants Programme, the two companies partnered together to help make the grant to Birmingham Dogs Home. Joanna Lees, PR and marketing manager at Solihull-based runyourfleet, said: “Supporting local charities like Birmingham Dogs Home is incredibly important to us, as they do so much for our community. “We sa...

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...