Natalie Middleton
Volvo, Kaluza and Ovo strike EV charging deal including V2X
Volvo Cars is marrying up with energy firm Ovo and energy software business Kaluza to launch EV managed charging solutions in 2024.
Osprey opens new rapid EV charging site in Milton Keynes
Osprey Charging has installed three 75kW chargers installed at the Plough Inn in Milton Keynes, supporting local residents, businesses and visitors with EV infrastructure.
Pod Point to expand into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services
Charge point operator Pod Point is branching into battery energy storage systems and flexibility services with a raft of new deals.
UK auto sector welcomes government investment in manufacturing
A government pledge to invest £2bn+ in UK automotive strategic manufacturing has been greeted across the sector.
Redde Northgate makes merger approach to Halfords
A £1.4bn merger approach from van rental giant Redde Northgate has been turned down by high-street chain Halfords, according to reports.
HMRC guidance on grey fleet NIC refunds branded ‘incorrect and misleading’
Accountancy firm Innovation Professional Services has accused HMRC of issuing “incorrect and misleading” guidance on Relevant Motoring Expenditure (RME) and National Insurance refunds following HMRC’s court … Read More »
Zenith to continue white-label deal with Santander
Zenith has won a contract renewal to provide its white-labelled services for Santander Consumer Finance for at least another three years.
Road Safety Week 2023 puts focus on dangers of speeding
Road deaths and serious injuries caused by driver speed rose significantly last year, new analysis by Brake has revealed.
‘Dramatic’ decline of spare wheel pushes up breakdown callouts
Just 3% of new cars in the UK now come with a back-up wheel in the boot as standard, increasing the number of breakdowns, the RAC … Read More »
Road Safety Week 2023: New Arval videos reveal real-world fleet risks
Three new videos aimed at fleets are being shared by Arval UK as part of its sponsorship of this year’s Road Safety Week campaign.
Road Safety Week 2023: Free fleet access to driver education resources
Applied Driving is marking Brake’s Road Safety Week campaign by providing fleets with free access to its e-learning module library and complimentary downloadable resources.
Carwow moves to round-the-clock auction bidding model
Carwow has switched to a ‘round-the-clock bidding model for its auctions, giving dealers earlier bidding access.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Consultation opens for new BP Pulse charging hub in Leeds
Plans for a flagship new electric vehicle charging hub in New Wortley, Leeds are revealed in an online public consultation, launched by planning and development consultancy … Read More »
OCU Group moves into fleet charging solutions with new venture
Energy and utilities specialist OCU Group has launched a new venture to provide EV charging and energy management solutions to businesses across the UK.
BGEN fuels net zero journey with EV salary sacrifice scheme
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has introduced an electric car salary sacrifice scheme from Vehicle Consulting to slash its carbon emissions.
Abax launches spin-off connected fleet insurance brand
Telematics business Abax has launched a new, independent car insurance broker brand to deliver data-driven value to connected fleet insurance customers.
British Gas offers one year of free charging to EV drivers
British Gas is providing electric vehicle drivers with a year’s worth of free home charging under a new offer.
Billions of HS2 savings pledged to biggest-ever road repair scheme
Billion-pound funding previously earmarked for HS2 is to be spent on the biggest-ever uplift in funding for local road improvements, tackling the “scourge of potholes”.
AA Insurance Services extends vehicle replacement deal with Europcar
AA Insurance Services has renewed and extended its partnership with Europcar Mobility Group UK for a further five years.
Renault to revive Twingo as budget EV under new Ampere arm
The Renault Twingo is returning as a new budget electric car that will help “democratise” EVs as part of the group’s new EV arm.
Watchdog warns motorway charge point operators not to breach competition laws
The UK’s competition watchdog has warned motorway charge point operators to ensure they’re compliant with competition laws as it continues to monitor the infrastructure.
UK fleets call on government to grow crucial on-street charging network
Major UK fleets including Royal Mail, Openreach and DPD have backed a call for the Government to ensure the charging network grows in line with rising … Read More »
Iveco supercharges EV offering with enhanced eDaily
Iveco is continuing its rollout of latest e-mobility solutions with a range of enhancements to the eDaily.
TomTom and Bridgestone to help unlock fleet electrification
TomTom and Bridgestone Mobility Solutions have signed a multi-year contract that will further help businesses to unlock the benefits of e-mobility.
Mer rated best out of UK’s destination and on-street charging networks
Newly published Zapmap ratings have revealed the UK’s best destination and on-street public charging networks in the UK – with Mer taking the top spot.
Competition watchdog to get new powers to tackle ‘rip-off’ fuel prices
The UK’s competition watchdog is to gain new powers to monitor the road fuel market, protecting drivers from “rip-off” fuel prices.
Vauxhall reveals new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric
Vauxhall has revealed its updated Vivaro and Vivaro Electric vans, which gain new design and equipment highlights along with more attractive pricing and driving range for … Read More »
WEVC electric van to feature industry-first low-carbon aluminium
UK start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has struck a deal to slash production emissions of its electric light van.
Vatican fleet to go all-electric by 2030 in Volkswagen deal
The Vatican is rolling out fully electric vehicles with the help of Volkswagen, supporting plans to make its fleet climate-neutral by 2030.
