Natalie Middleton
WLTP brings potential diesel whole-life cost rise
September’s introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) could bring increased fleet whole-life costs for diesel cars due to reduced service intervals.
Drivers willing to pay higher taxes for pothole-free roads
Brits are spending £4.9bn a year repairing pothole damage to cars with two in five willing to pay more in taxes or tolls to fix the … Read More »
Major updates for Bynx mobility management platform
Bynx has updated its flagship fleet and mobility management platform to introduce a new inspection app as well as new functionality for rental clients and the … Read More »
Latest Advisory Fuel Rates leave 70% of drivers out of pocket
Fleets are being urged to consider changing to actual cost reimbursement for fuel as new figures show the majority of drivers are losing out under latest … Read More »
London ULEZ is ‘mad and unrealistic quick fix plan’
Next Monday’s (8 April 2019) introduction of the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will have a “crippling effect” on the London economy, leaving fleets to stomach … Read More »
EU road fatality figures show need for swift action on safety
Although fewer people died on European roads last year, further concrete and swift actions on road figures are needed, as shown by new road fatality figures … Read More »
Rising new car CO2 prompts carmakers’ call for EV infrastructure investment
Average new car CO2 emissions rose in 2017, putting carmakers further away from their 2021 targets.
Ecolab awards major fleet order to Peugeot
Peugeot has supplied Ecolab with a fleet of car and vans under a major new four-year contract.
Barnsley Council wins funding for grey fleet eco driver training
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is to use newly won government funding to help cut emissions from grey fleet drivers through new eco-training.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Goodyear to supply tyres for Zipcar and Zipvan mobility services
Zipcar UK has signed up Goodyear Tyres to supply tyres for its car and van sharing services.
Enterprise Car Club expands into Hartlepool
Enterprise has launched its 24/7 car club service into Hartlepool to help support sustainable transport services in the area.
ARI UK managing director Keith Allen to retire
ARI has announced that Keith Allen will retire from his position as UK managing director at the end of 2019 – although he will continue in … Read More »
UK new car market falls as tax uncertainty hits fleet demand
Tax uncertainty, including over WLTP, is continuing to impact fleet new car demand while private registrations are being hit by diesel and Brexit concerns, as shown … Read More »
BCA enhances Buyer app with new features
BCA has launched a major update to its Buyer app to make it even easier for BCA’s customers to find the vehicles they need while on … Read More »
John ‘Motty’ Motson to head up ICFM Wembley Stadium conference
The ICFM has announced details of its 2019 Annual Members’ Conference, which will include football commentator John Motson as celebrity guest speaker as well as a … Read More »
Easter getaway to start from this Friday, warns RAC
The Easter getaway will start this Friday – some two weeks early – as millions of families take to the roads when the schools break up.
Free Brake webinar to cover leadership for road safety
A free webinar providing advice on effective leadership for fleets is being run by Brake to mark the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place 6-12 May … Read More »
John Pryor to stand down from ACFO as he retires from fleet
Fleet industry stalwart John Pryor is to resign from ACFO ahead of his retirement from his job as fleet and travel manager at Arcadia Group.
World-first Energy Superhub to kickstart ‘EV revolution’ in Oxford
Oxford’s plans for drivers to go zero-emission have been supercharged today with the announcement that a £41m world-first Energy Superhub will be built in south Oxford.
Volkswagen I.D. Roomzz concept previews future electric SUV
Volkswagen has revealed its I.D. Roomzz concept ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show as it showcases a future electric large SUV.
‘Electric Flex’ initiative removes obstacles to EVs
Fleet Evolution has further expanded its ‘Electric Flex’ salary sacrifice initiative in a move that makes running electric cars feasible for the vast majority of employees.
Petrol pump prices climb with further rises to come
The average price of petrol rose for the second month in row in March with the possibility of further rises in the coming weeks.
Used diesel car prices hit a high as used petrol prices start to slow
Used diesel car prices increased again in Q1 2019 to £13,226, according to Autorola, hitting the highest level since it launched its quarterly used car prices … Read More »
Simplytrak appoints new MD
Vehicle tracking specialist Simplytrak has promoted former business development Ian Wood to managing director.
Venson alerts fleets to London ULEZ key facts
With less than a week to go until London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) comes into force across the capital on 8th April 2019 – and with … Read More »
