Natalie Middleton
UK’s competition watchdog responds to Rapid Charging Fund consultation
The UK’s competition regulator has published its response to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund (RCF), calling for changes.
Sixt posts record revenue for second year running with 18% growth
Sixt has posted financial year results for 2023, achieving 18% revenue growth and a second consecutive record-high result in the company’s history.
Nissan ends Leaf production in Sunderland
Nissan has pulled the plug on Sunderland production of its current Leaf electric car, ahead of the 2026 arrival of its successor.
Spring Budget 2024: SMMT urges tax breaks to ‘recharge’ EV switch
The UK automotive industry is urging the Chancellor to use next week’s Budget to make vital tax breaks to boost EV demand and drive net zero … Read More »
Allscreens Nationwide appoints new national sales manager to boost growth plans
Allscreens Nationwide has recruited Dave Boston as national sales manager to support its expansion plans.
UK Car of the Year 2024 shortlist revealed – and electric vehicles lead the way…
The shortlist for the UK Car of the Year Awards 2024 has been revealed – and it’s dominated by electric vehicles.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Dynamon’s new financial planner function compares costs for ICE and electric vehicles
Fleets can now calculate and compare the total cost of ownership for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles using Dynamon’s new Financial Planner feature.
Auxillis appoints new managing director
Mel Bebbington has been appointed managing director of claims management and mobility business, Auxillis.
EVA England partners with Octopus Electroverse
EVA England is partnering with Octopus Electroverse to dramatically improve the charging experience for its members.
New E-Training World module to tackle rising road rage incidents
Online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched a new training module focused on road rage.
Driver dazzle from LEDs must be investigated by DfT, says AA
The AA has urged the Department for Transport to investigate driver dazzle from LEDs as it warns that drivers are being blinded by headlights, brake lights … Read More »
UK car production up 21% in fifth straight month of growth
UK car production grew 21.0% in January, marking the fifth straight month of growth.
FM Conway takes delivery of 12 electric vans with Herd Zero
FM Conway has increased its net zero commitment with a delivery of 12 new electric vans from Herd Group.
FleetEV wins major fleet deal with Welsh Government
Cardiff-based FleetEV has secured a new contract to provide electric vehicles to the Welsh Government.
Mobile rapid DC charger to plug infrastructure gaps for fleets
An all-in-one battery energy storage device and rapid EV charging station has launched for fleets to plug in the gaps in the fixed charger infrastructure.
Ultra-rapid charging hub opens at Gateway Centre in Oldham
A new ultra-rapid charging hub said to be one of the largest in Greater Manchester has opened at the Gateway Centre retail park in Oldham.
Zenith posts fleet growth against tough economy and weak used car prices
Zenith has published latest results, revealing strong fleet growth alongside financial impacts from inflation and a drop in used car prices.
Trakm8 announced as event partner for Great British Fleet Event 2024
Trakm8 has confirmed its participation as an event partner at this year’s highly anticipated Great British Fleet Event.
Ineos reveals Fusilier 4×4 with all-electric and range-extender choices
Ineos Automotive has revealed its Fusilier offroader, ahead of its arrival in both fully electric guise and as a range-extender.
Queclink integrates with IoT platforms to deliver self-managed fleet and video telematics
Queclink Wireless Solutions is teaming up with a growing number of fleet management and tracking platform providers to deliver self-managed telematics for vehicle operators and technology … Read More »
Public perceptions on AI in mobility revealed in Bosch global study
New research on UK attitudes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is now out from Bosch as part of a global study.
Tata confirms plans to open Britain’s biggest battery factory in Somerset
JLR owner Tata Group has confirmed that its Agratas global battery business will build an EV battery gigafactory near Bridgwater, Somerset.
Cupra Born EV gets £2,350 price cut across line-up
Cupra has slashed pricing for its Born electric hatch while also simplifying the trim and battery line-up.
BYD debuts Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV at Geneva
BYD has revealed its Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to European customers for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.
Used car values return to growth, finds Cap HPI
Average used car values at three years/60,000 miles have recorded their first growth in nearly a year, according to Cap HPI.
Charging in public can cost over 20 times more, reveals new Allstar report
Drivers could be spending more than twenty times as much recharging their electric vehicle at public charge points compared to the cost of charging from their … Read More »
Tevva invites fleets to electric truck test drives
Tevva has held its first drive event of 2024 – with half a dozen more events planned for this year.
Mitie welcomes 4,000th electric vehicle to fleet
Mitie has deployed the 4,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, marking a major step in its journey to net zero.
City Building Engineering Services joins Driving for Better Business
City Building Engineering Services (CBES) has partnered with National Highways’ Driving for Better Business campaign to promote road safety and risk management.
