Alex Grant
National Grid report takes aim at ‘range anxiety’
The National Grid has devised a solution which could enable easier roll-out of ultra-fast rapid charging hubs along major routes, combating the range anxiety which is … Read More »
Performance boost for Renault Zoe
Renault has added a more powerful 108bhp motor to the Zoe electric supermini, said to offer better easier high-speed cruising without affecting the range.
Seat reveals Tarraco seven-seat SUV
Seat has released the first image of its seven-seater SUV, confirming it will be named ‘Tarraco’ when it launches later this year.
£2m funding for Welsh EV rapid charging network
Wales is to get a network of rapid charging points along its trunk road network, part-funded by £2m from the Welsh Government, with the first locations … Read More »
Toxic emissions a now key part of car buying
Toxic emission levels are becoming an important part of the car selection process for consumers, according to new research from AA Cars which shows a 15-fold … Read More »
New BMW X4 breaks cover
BMW will begin taking orders for its second-generation X4 coupe-SUV tomorrow, replacing a model which has sold 200,000 units since it launched in 2014.
Updated C-Class gets new tech, diesel PHEV
Mercedes-Benz will launch an upgraded C-Class in March, featuring technology from the S-Class and new drivetrains including a diesel plug-in hybrid.
Fleet World Honours 2018
Fleet World magazine has named the industry’s best suppliers and manufacturers at its prestigious Fleet World Honours event, which took place today.
Innovation in Fuel Saving and Management: TMC Fuel+
Judging comment: “Fuel+ takes the hassle out of one of the biggest expenses for fleets. Not only is it accepted at most forecourts, but it offers … Read More »
Innovation in Contract Hire and Leasing: ALD Mobility Experience
Judging comment: “ALD hopes to disrupt the way businesses think about mobility. Based at its head office in Bristol, this immersive, audio-visual experience brings key stakeholders … Read More »
Innovation in Rental: FleetEurope De-Risk
Judging comment: “Minor damage charges can be a costly, time-consuming issue for fleets regularly using short and medium-term rental. Claimed to be a unique product, De-Risk … Read More »
Innovation in Accident Management: Arval Active Link
Judging comment: “Arval’s in-house telematics solution offers a seamless accident management process. It’ll log the time and location of the accident, with details of the driver’s … Read More »
Innovation in Telematics: Crystal Ball SmartCam
Judging comment: “SmartCam builds on the proven FleetTracker system with a raft of useful functions for fleets, including behaviour monitoring and journey classification. An all-in-one solution, … Read More »
Innovation in Cost Reduction: TMC Mobility+
Judging comment: “A powerful tool for managing multi-modal travel, Mobility+ combines data from a multitude of suppliers to give a clear view of how staff move. … Read More »
Innovation in Driver Management: Alphabet Mobility Consultants
Judging comment: “Launched last year, the Mobility Consultants team is aimed at giving a helping hand to businesses without an in-house fleet manager. Working with customers, … Read More »
Innovation in Risk Management: Licence Bureau View My Data Portal
Judging comment: “GDPR is one of the biggest challenges facing fleets this year, and this new portal aims to make compliance as straightforward as possible. It … Read More »
Innovation in Electric Mobility: Alphabet Electrification Potential Analysis
Judging comment: “A long-term advocate of plug-in vehicles, Electrification Potential Analysis is designed to help businesses confidently add the technology to their fleet. Using a GPS … Read More »
Innovation in Mobile Comms: Chevin FleetWave Forms
Judging comment: “Chevin claims a 92% reduction in admin spend for its new mobile application, compared to manual or paper-based forms. It’s a flexible tool which … Read More »
Innovation in Remarketing: Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Judging comment: “Recognising that slow demand among used buyers was affecting residual values for electric vehicles, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions took the step of launching free training … Read More »
Innovation in Customer Service: Zenith Accelerate 2.0
Judging comment: “Zenith overhauled its entire business process last year, introducing regular board-level meetings and adding a customer service director to improve what it can offer … Read More »
UK leads way in Europe for hybrid and EV sales
The United Kingdom was the largest-volume market in Europe for electrified vehicles during 2017, accounting for one in every six registered across the region, figures from … Read More »
Road Test: Mazda CX-3
The CX-3’s updates are easily missed in a car park, but obvious on the road, says Alex Grant.
Calls for solutions to ‘astonishing’ cost of UK congestion
UK drivers lost an average of 31 hours in rush-hour traffic last year, costing the economy more than £37.7bn in 2017 and equating to £1,168 per … Read More »
Porsche doubles EV investment as PHEV sales boom
Porsche is to double its investment in electric vehicles to €6bn (£5.33bn) by 2022, with plug-ins already accounting for over half of European sales volume for … Read More »
New head of fleet for VW Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Martin Barrow-Starkey as head of group fleet services, effective 1 March, replacing Patrick McGillycuddy who moved to a new role at … Read More »
Sportier new Kia Ceed to launch in Q2
Kia’s third-generation Ceed will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in March, revealed as a five-door hatch and a new body style, likely to be … Read More »
Petrol becomes the top fleet fuel in January, SMMT data shows
Diesel dropped to around a third of new car registrations in the UK in January, even taking second place even among fleets, despite a much slower … Read More »
New A-Class previews small-car focus for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is to extend its small car line-up to eight model lines, likely to include an A-Class saloon and an electric vehicle, as it focuses on … Read More »
First Drive: BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
Can a new badge help BMW’s executive GT carve a bigger niche? Alex Grant finds out.
Future Perfect: The fleet challenges for 2018
The 2017/18 Operational Fleet Insight Report from BT’s Fleet Solutions, produced with the AA, shed light on how businesses are responding to the latest fleet challenges, … Read More »
