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New pump price rules to help motorists find cheapest fuel
The Government is consulting on a new scheme that will force fuel station operators to share real-time price information, paving the way for fairer fuel pricing.
Nationwide Fleet Installations closes acquisition of Avian Fleet
Nationwide Fleet Installations has acquired Avian Fleet for an undisclosed sum, reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable and efficient installation services.
Peak District National Park supports EV shift with new chargers
The Peak District National Park is supporting zero-emission journeys for tourists and the local community with the installation of new EV chargers.
GWM Ora Funky Cat officially bows out with electric hatch rebrand
GWM has officially axed the Funky Cat branding for its Ora-branded electric hatch with a shift to a new name.
Hyundai names Ohme as official home charging partner
Hyundai Motor UK has signed up Ohme as its new official home charging partner.
Trojan Energy secures £26m investment to power up on-street charging rollout
Trojan Energy, a specialist in on-street electric vehicle charging solutions, has secured a £26m investment to drive its growth plans.
Pothole damage to vehicles hits five-year high
Car damage caused by potholes hit a five-year high in 2023, new figures from the AA reveal.
Pothole breakdowns jumped by a third in 2023
Britain’s ‘pothole plague’ took even more of a toll on drivers in 2023, new data from the RAC reveals.
InstaVolt to advance ultra-rapid charging rollout with new funding
InstaVolt has secured a “significant” capital raise from existing investor EQT Infrastructure to continue its ultra-rapid charging rollout.
Mandatory satnav measures to provide most accurate travel information
Access to live traffic data including road closures and temporary speed limits is to be mandated for digital satnav systems to help cut journey times for … Read More »
Stiffer fines to crack down on disruptive street works
The Government is proposing to “massively” increase fines on disruptive street works to cut congestion while generating millions of pounds to improve roads.
Ageing fleets prompt rise in SMR demand
Fleet demand for service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is rising on the back of an ageing vehicle parc.
Ross Moorlock named new chief executive officer of Brake
Brake has appointed Ross Moorlock as its new chief executive officer.
Richard Hill becomes CEO of Drive iQ
Drive iQ has appointed Richard Hill as chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Family raise money for 34-year-old’s brain cancer treatment with Tesla Model 3 raffle
The family of a 34-year-old father diagnosed with brain cancer are raffling off their Tesla Model 3 to raise money for treatment.
Scientists tackle challenges of converting rice straw into next-gen biofuels
Research that could see inedible rice straw turned into a next-generation biofuel is underway in the UK.
Drive iQ programme combines road safety education and personal wellbeing
Road safety specialist Drive iQ has launched a new product suite that delivers road safety education and personal wellbeing in one solution.
Sainsbury’s launches ultra-rapid charging service across stores
Sainsbury’s is deploying ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers at its stores to support the switch to electric vehicles.
Interview: Ohme’s David Watson reveals his ‘Fleet 15’
David Watson, CEO at Ohme, talks to John Challen about his childhood job, current role ambitions and ideal three-car dream garage.
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance completes management buyout
Durham-based company Anglo Scottish Asset Finance has completed a management buyout (MBO), taking back control of the business.
Kia to supply new modular electric vehicles to Uber
Kia has struck a deal to offer its new modular electric vehicles to Uber drivers, hot on the heels of the debut of the new PBVs.
Range anxiety less of an issue than EV choice and suitability for van fleets
Fleets are more worried about electric van choice and availability than driving range, Northgate’s new EV roadshow research has revealed.
Average used car values fall in December
Average used car values at BCA dropped 4.4% in December, continuing the ongoing realignment in the market.
Celebrate your business success by entering the Great British Fleet Awards
Businesses at the forefront of fleet motoring and mobility could score valuable recognition at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.
EV sal-sac, vans and BCH feed further growth for BVRLA leasing fleet
The BVRLA leasing fleet has reached a six-year high, spurred by strong demand for leased vans and business contract hire (BCH) cars, along with soaring EV … Read More »
Free event to help van fleets navigate the year ahead
Fleets can sign up for a free event showcasing the latest innovations and strategies to help them chart a course to success.
New Volkswagen Tiguan on sale with premium tech and longer-range PHEVs
Volkswagen’s third-generation Tiguan is now available to order in the UK, delivering a completely new look, upscaled technologies and more practical plug-in hybrid versions.
DriverCheck names new managing director
DriverCheck has promoted head of operations Yvette Giannini to become its new managing director.
CES 2024: Honda unveils new EV series with two concepts
Honda has debuted its next-gen EVs at the CES event in Las Vegas.
