Natalie Middleton
Autorola UK and DMN Group strike strategic partnership
Autorola UK and DMN Group have signed a strategic partnership that will augment their service offerings.
New Mazda roadmap to ‘flexibly’ address the electrification era
Mazda has set out a new strategy for its electrified future that will deliver new fully electric models while also continuing the rollout of petrol and … Read More »
Drivers warned to avoid M25 over final weekend closure
The Surrey stretch of the M25 is set to close for one last weekend from this Friday as part of the ongoing junction 10 improvement project.
Sixt Van & Truck to integrate Geotab telematics across UK fleet
Sixt Van & Truck has signed a deal with Geotab that will deliver predictive maintenance for its UK fleet while supporting end-customer services.
Repair bill for ‘pothole-plagued’ roads soars to £17bn
The repair backlog for ‘pothole-plagued’ local roads in England and Wales has now reached almost £17bn, up from £16.3bn a year ago.
FleetCheck to debut software solution for large fleets at CV Show 2025
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at the CV Show 2025.
Powerbank tech boosts depot charging over 200% in Wincanton van trial
Wincanton has completed a successful pilot of Tual’s PowerUp Charger, demonstrating the ability to increase depot charging capacity by over 200%.
Ford now building Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E‑Transit Courier van
Ford has started volume production of three new key electric vehicles in the form of the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier MPV and E-Transit Courier van.
Camden to get nearly 600 pavement charging points for EVs
Camden Council is deploying hundreds of pavement charging points in a multi-million-pound investment to boost EV infrastructure.
New study shows compelling case for V2G and smart charging solutions
Smart charging solutions including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging could save EV drivers thousands of years and boost grid capacity but hurdles need to be overcome.
Cost of pothole damage rises to £1.7bn as average repair bill hits new high
The cost of pothole damage to the nation’s drivers has reached £1.7bn following a surge in repair bills.
Jaama to demo Key2 fleet management platform at Great British Fleet Event
Jaama will be aiming to help fleets control their maintenance costs and maintain high levels of fleet safety and compliance at this year’s Great British Fleet … Read More »
Ctrack plots telematics growth as Inseego rebrand completes
Ctrack is pushing ahead with telematics growth plans after completing the rebrand of the former Inseego international telematics business.
Arnold Clark launches UK-wide ultra-rapid charging network
UK car dealer giant Arnold Clark has invested £30m to open its own ultra-rapid charging network.
New leadership at Zemo Partnership as Claire Haigh steps down
Zemo Partnership has appointed Jonathan Murray as acting managing director as Claire Haigh steps down.
Citygate launches car and van leasing business
Dealer group Citygate Holdings has launched a new leasing company to broaden its retail and business customer proposition.
New Alphabet tool to streamline mandatory emissions reporting and fleet management
Alphabet has debuted its Carbon Manager tool for UK customers, delivering a vital fleet emissions reporting and forecasting solution.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Calls to scrap smart motorways after release of latest stocktake
Calls to reinstate hard shoulders on smart motorways are mounting following the release of official safety data.
Stellantis inks deal to supply electric vans for Iveco line-up
Stellantis is to produce fully electric vans for Iveco under a new deal.
Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with near 500-mile electric version
Mercedes has pulled the wraps off its new CLA saloon, setting new standards in technology while also delivering the UK’s longest-range electric car to date.
Herd Group appoints new head of sales
Herd Group has announced the promotion of Jonathan Hopkinson to head of sales.
Pump prices start falling as wholesale cost of fuel drops
Asda has slashed fuel prices by 4p per litre amid a drop in wholesale costs.
Zenith achieves 100% BEV for inhouse car fleet
Zenith has hit a target of fully transitioning its inhouse company car fleet to electric vehicles in just five years.
SVA to host 15th annual charity auction for West Sussex hospice
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) will be running its charity used car auction for the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice on 31 March this year, continuing its … Read More »
Leasys posts rise in profits and fleet size for 2024
Leasys, the joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, has posted its full-year results for 2024, marked by “consolidation and growth”.
EV rentals at Europcar now priced the same as ICE versions
Europcar Mobility Group UK has removed the cost barrier for electric rentals by introducing price parity with equivalent petrol or diesel (ICE) vehicles.
ATS Euromaster expands SME proposition with new Business Club
ATS Euromaster has expanded its offering to more SME customers through its Business Club and Business Club+ programmes.
Almost half of company car SMR jobs handled by independents
More than four in 10 (44%) service, maintenance and repair (SMR) jobs for company cars are handled by independents, new figures from Epyx show.
Half of TfL fleet ready to go electric now, software finds
Transport for London (TfL) can switch half of its support fleet to EVs immediately with no schedule or route changes, software has revealed.
