Natalie Middleton
2019 Nissan Micra updates bring lower-CO2 petrol engine
Nissan has revised its fifth-generation Micra for 2019 with two new petrol engines, a new N-Sport grade and a new automatic gearbox.
Pre-booked parking can help cut emissions
Pre-booking parking rather than driving around looking for a parking spot could help with the drive to reduce air pollution, as well as saving time and … Read More »
Grey fleet challenges at ‘epidemic proportions’ as more drivers opt out
Fleets are leaving themselves exposed to Duty of Care risks as more drivers opt out of company cars and into grey fleet vehicles.
Green Motion seeks franchisees as part of expansion programme
Low emission vehicle rental firm Green Motion is looking for further franchisees as it accelerates its expansion in 2019.
New DriveTech white paper explores issue of autonomous vehicles and driver safety
DriveTech has launched its latest white paper, looking at ‘Autonomous vehicles – will they be safer and where does this leave the “driver”?’
Addison Lee shifts from Ford to Volkswagen for latest fleet deal
Addison Lee Group is investing £41m in a 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan fleet, marking a shift from the existing Ford Galaxy specified two years ago.
Centrica accelerates EV plans with dedicated Mobility Ventures team
Centrica is pushing ahead with far-reaching electric vehicle charging solutions plans with the creation of a new team that will work with domestic and business customers.
TMC continues international expansion
TMC is to open a new office in Amsterdam as it reports ongoing global growth in demand for its fleet fuel management and business mobility solutions.
Škoda sees gains in declining fleet sector
Škoda has reported a strong year for fleet and true fleet sales despite a downturn in the fleet sector.
Former Masternaut CEO to spearhead BigChange expansion into mainland Europe
Mobile workforce technology company BigChange is leading its charge into mainland Europe under the appointment of former Masternaut CEO Frederic Dupeyron.
FORS develops workplace travel and counter terrorism toolkits
FORS has developed new online toolkits, including counter terrorism and workplace travel advice, to help its members meet new FORS Standard requirements.
Škoda Kamiq to rival Nissan Juke
Škoda is to name its forthcoming European urban crossover Kamiq as it positions the new model neatly within its SUV line-up.
Revised Ford Ranger gets new engines and tech
Ford has updated its Ranger pick-up with new engines and driver assistance technologies.
Toyota Mirai helps Imperial College London further hydrogen research
Imperial College London has taken delivery of a new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car to support its work looking into the potential of hydrogen as … Read More »
Europcar adds Renault Zoes to carsharing and rental fleets
Europcar Mobility Group has ordered a further 85 Renault Zoe electric cars to add to its carsharing and Deliver & Collect fleets.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Vehicle thefts up nearly 50% in five years
Theft of motor vehicles has leapt 49% over the last five years, according to new data by the Home Office on crime recorded by the police.
Government lacking clarity over green transport, says Fleet Alliance
The Government lacks a clear and cohesive strategy in its approach to green transport which extends to low emission charging zones, diesels and plug-in hybrid electric … Read More »
Winners of inaugural Great British Fleet Awards 2019 revealed
The crème de la crème of the fleet industry has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony at the inaugural Great British Fleet Event.
Flexibility holds the key to a changing fleet landscape
Jayne Pett, sales and marketing director at Fleet Operations, examines the road ahead and offers advice to fleet decision-makers on how best to cope with change.
DriveTech names Road Victims Trust as 2019 chosen charity
Fleet risk management specialist DriveTech has made the Road Victims Trust its chosen charity for the whole of 2019 as part of its commitment to road safety … Read More »
Volvo true fleet sales surge in 2018
Volvo’s sales successes in 2018 were supported by a strong second half of the year for true fleet sales.
BVRLA develops interactive clean air zone map
The BVRLA has developed an Interactive UK CAZ map as it warns that almost every corner of the UK will be implementing some form of air improvement strategy within … Read More »
National Windscreens continues investment in ADAS
National Windscreens is continuing its work to invest in technician training and accreditation for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as the use of ADAS technology on … Read More »
Inaugural Great British Fleet Event gets underway
The doors to the 2019 Great British Fleet Event have now opened, bringing fleet and mobility managers an unparalleled opportunity to hear about the latest innovations … Read More »
Oxford mitigates impact of zero emission zone plans
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published updated proposals for a Zero Emission Zone in the city centre, which will see private vehicles no … Read More »
No-deal Brexit would give green light to Green Card system
Michael Brooks, legal director at debt recovery and asset finance specialist Corclaim, looks at how a return to a Green Card system could spell problems for … Read More »