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Kia XCeed teased ahead of imminent unveil
Kia has teased a first image of its forthcoming XCeed ‘urban crossover’, due to be revealed in full on 26 June.
Reservations now open for all-new electric Corsa
The 205-mile range new electric Corsa is now available for pre-order.
Rejected M4 relief road plans will cost Welsh economy, says FTA
The first minister’s decision to reject plans for an M4 relief road will cost the Welsh economy hundreds of millions of pounds in lost investment, according … Read More »
Driver survey suggests new legislation needed for cyclists on roads
A survey has found motorists believe new legislation should be drawn up to tackle the increased number of cyclists and the rise of electric-assist bikes on … Read More »
BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover collaborate on electrification
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group have confirmed a collaboration between the two companies to deveop the next generation of electric drive units (EDU).
Fuel prices continue to rise despite wholesale savings
Fuel prices at the pump continue to rise over the last eight weeks, despite oil wholesale cost reductions and government claims that savings are reflected within … Read More »
Volvo joins safety data sharing pilot project
In the interest of safer roads for all, Volvo Cars has joined forces with other car makers, service providers and national governments in a ground-breaking, pan-European … Read More »
SEAT drops petrol from Mii supermini, favours electric
SEAT’s electric offensive has begun with the Mii electric – a Volkswagen e-up! based car – with a WLTP stated range of 161.5 miles per charge.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
EV charge point locations outnumber petrol stations
Figures from popular EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, show that public charging locations now surpasses petrol stations for the first time.
Auto Windscreens appoints new director of business development
Auto Windscreens – the automotive glass repair and replacement company – has announced the appointment of Sam Edge as its new director of business development.
Road Test: Lexus UX 250h
A C-segment luxury SUV that doesn’t break the bank? Lexus thinks it has the answer, discovers Jonathan Musk.
Motor Neurone Disease Association chooses SEAT Fleet
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has chosen petrol-powered SEAT Arona to replace its diesel high-mileage fleet.
Energy Saving Trust updates Fleet Management Toolkit
The Fleet Management Toolkit has been updated and expanded to include a guide to private fuel benefit and more, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) says.
Kia instigates Niro Hybrid and PHEV safety recall
Kia has instigated a voluntary recall of 5,020 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models due to possible overheating in an electrical relay.
Co-wheels launches electric fleet for hire in Bristol
Co-wheels has introduced a new fleet of 10 Renault Zoe electric cars available for rent in Bristol, following funding from the European Union research project ‘Replicate’.
JCT600 VLS provides medical cars to Silverstone
Silverstone racing circuit has been supplied with specially adapted Ford Focus Estates by JCT600 VLS, for use as medical response vehicles.
Sophus3 analysis reveals surge in interest in EVs in April and May
Sophus3 – the car buyer data company – has revealed a surge of interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK in April and May.
Karhoo and Moses Join to Transform Last Mile Transport
Karhoo has announced a partnership with shared transport provider Moses to offer direct, cheap and fast shuttle services across the UK.
VRA AGM to host talks on Brexit and current state of car market
The Annual General Meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Agency, taking place at BCA Birmingham on 10 July, will feature two speakers on Brexit and the state … Read More »
Big drop in numbers caught driving without car insurance
Fewer people were caught driving without insurance in 2018 than any other year since 2012, new data seen by RAC Insurance reveals.
Camera Telematics’ Street Angel chosen by Accident Buddy’s Business Plus solution
Camera Telematics has been announced as the exclusive provider of its onboard vehicle camera ‘Street Angel’ to Accident Buddy’s Business Plus solution, offering customers reliable accident … Read More »
Alphabet appoints new CEO, Marco Lessacher
Alphabet International has appointed a new chief executive officer, Marco Lessacher, to take up the role from 1 July 2019.
Heathrow to introduce charging ULEZ in 2022
Hot on the heals of London’s recent ULEZ introduction, Heathrow has said it will introduce similar measures at the airport in a bid to curb emissions … Read More »
Chevin launches new software navigation updates
Chevin has updated its search facility and added new keyboard shortcuts to its proprietary FleetWave software, as part of continuing improvements.
FairFuelUK pursues campaign for pumps to reflect oil prices
Oil prices crashed 5% in just one day last week, yet the UK motorist won’t see any change in the cost of fuel at the pump … Read More »
Brake extends deadline for entering its 2019 Fleet Safety Awards
The deadline for entering Brake’s 2019 Fleet Safety Awards, co-sponsored by DRiiVE WiTH Matrix, has been extended to Friday, 14 June 2019. Fleet operators and suppliers … Read More »
