Natalie Middleton
Škoda reveals pricing and specs for updated Scala and Kamiq
Škoda has announced UK specifications and pricing for the updated Scala family hatch and Kamiq crossover, ahead of sales opening.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
EV tyres wear out faster than ICE tyres, fleet data finds
Tyres fitted to electric vehicles are wearing out faster despite costing more, new fleet data from Epyx suggests.
Fleets able to unlock Scope 3 transparency with new CO2 data
Fleets and finance firms looking to report on carbon footprint over a vehicle’s lifetime are set to benefit from the launch of new data from Cap … Read More »
Public and home EV charging prices to start falling imminently
Home charging prices will fall from next week as the new energy price cap kicks in, while public charging prices are also likely to start dropping … Read More »
Driver coaching technology improves real-life EV efficiency by 35%
Lightfoot customers have boosted the real-life efficiency of their electric company cars by 35% in the past year, supported by the firm’s driver coaching and telematics … Read More »
Licence Check goes carbon negative ahead of schedule
Licence Check has become carbon negative ahead of its deadline thanks to carbon-cutting measures including home working, online meetings, car sharing and public transport use.
Average used car values fall but demand high, reports BCA
Average used car values at BCA fell 2.5% in August as the market remained challenging, but buyer demand was high.
ZEV mandate ‘puts Britain back in the fast lane to electric’
The Government’s confirmation today that the zero emission vehicle mandate will start from 2024 has been welcomed by many across the automotive, fleet and charging sectors, … Read More »
ZEV mandate confirmed: 22% of new cars sold to be EVs in 2024
The Government has finally confirmed long-awaited details of the zero emission vehicle mandate, which will levy increasingly stringent EV sales targets on car and van makers … Read More »
InstaVolt joins Octopus Electroverse roaming network
Octopus Energy has further expanded its Electroverse EV roaming service with the addition of InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid charge points.
Road deaths up 10% in 2022, DfT figures reveal
Road casualties and fatalities in Britain saw large rises in 2022 following a return to pre-pandemic traffic levels.
‘Intense’ global electric vehicle competition poses severe risk to UK auto sector
The UK auto industry faces a serious risk from global EV competition unless more support is pledged by the Government.
UK car output falls as carmakers gear up for next-gen electric cars
UK car manufacturing dropped 9.7% in August as carmakers upgraded plants for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Latest AI tech could predict almost half of fleet breakdowns, says Epyx
Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology could potentially predict almost half of all fleet breakdowns, says Epyx.
Nissan-backed project to test autonomous cars on residential and rural roads
A new research project focusing on the challenges for autonomous vehicles on residential and rural roads is underway in the UK.
TCH Leasing develops proactive service maintenance for clients under Targa deal
TCH Leasing is developing a proactive service management solution for its clients with the help of connected vehicle technology from Targa Telematics.
Used car values suffer largest September fall in 15 years
Used car values fell by 1.9% or c.£420 at the three-year, 60,000-mile point in September, according to the experts at Cap HPI.
AFP urges fleets to lobby for clarity on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is urging fleets to “step up” lobbying for clarification on operational requirements on 4.25-tonne electric vans as it warns of … Read More »
Novuna opens groundbreaking charging forecourt to showcase fleet EV solutions
Novuna Vehicle Solutions has opened a flagship charging forecourt, showcasing its pioneering infrastructure capabilities for fleets.
October 2023 issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out…
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out – featuring latest advice and insights for operators.
Nurture Group makes shift to electric fleet with Northgate help
The Nurture Group is spearheading sustainability targets with a move to an electric fleet, supported by Northgate.
EU ministers back watered-down Euro 7 emissions despite air quality concerns
EU ministers have reached agreement on draft standards for new Euro 7 vehicle emissions rules, despite concerns by climate groups.
Carmakers urge EU to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle imports
Carmakers have urged the European Commission for urgent action on new taxes that will be imposed on electric vehicles traded between the EU and the UK … Read More »
‘Shocking level’ of drug-driving among younger drivers
Almost a third of young drivers may have driven after taking illegal drugs or been in a vehicle where the driver has been under the influence, … Read More »
High EV driver satisfaction revealed in Tusker sal-sac report
The vast majority of EV drivers are happy to have made the electric switch and won’t go back to petrol or diesel cars, a new survey … Read More »
New report highlights crucial role of fleet electrification in net zero
Fleet electrification is a vital means to decarbonise the transportation sector, with the potential to significantly drive emissions reduction.
Nissan to go all-electric by 2030 despite UK’s ICE ban delay
Nissan has committed to going all-electric in Europe by 2030, stopping sales of combustion-engined cars by the end of the decade.
Webfleet now able to link directly with electric vehicles
Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect programme to support electric vehicles with in-depth insights.
London’s rental e-scooter trial enters second phase
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a second phase of rental e-scooter trials as it continues to explore how e-scooters can be rolled out successfully in … Read More »
