Natalie Middleton
Free charging for all EVs at Tesla Superchargers
Tesla is enabling all EV owners to charge for free today (29 August 2023) on its anniversary in Europe.
Bromley deploys Gul-e charging solution for residents without driveways
Bromley is deploying a new charging solution to allow residents without driveways to benefit from home charging.
Evyve installs 150th Tritium rapid charger in UK network
UK charging network operator Evyve has gone live with its 150th rapid charger from Tritium under a deal announced at the start of the year.
FMG Repair Services to open new flagship site
Accident repair specialist FMG Repair Services will open a brand-new flagship accident repair centre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire in September.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai reveals new i20 prices and specifications
Hyundai has announced details for its facelifted i20, which gains updated design, new trim levels and higher specification.
Polestar to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving tech for Polestar 4
The forthcoming Polestar 4 SUV-coupé will become the first production car to feature Mobileye’s Chauffeur autonomous driving technology under a new collaboration.
Renault LCV range gets more standard equipment at no extra cost
Renault has upgraded its LCV range with a host of extra equipment as standard while retaining existing prices.
New Tesla V4 Supercharger opens to all EVs in UK
Tesla has launched its new-generation V4 Supercharger in the UK, further opening up its charging network to all brands.
HMRC increases Advisory Electricity Rate to 10ppm
HMRC has bumped up its Advisory Electricity Rate for company car drivers as it also publishes Advisory Fuel Rates for the new quarter.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service powers EV fleet with new charge points
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has signed up EV charge point operator Zest to help power its growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Summer 2023 special digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out
The new edition of Fleet World is now out, bringing unmissable insights from industry experts to help you improve efficiency and get your fleet fit for … Read More »
Parcel delivery fleets to trial hydrogen fuel cell vans
First Hydrogen is opening up fleet trials for its hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) to enable parcel delivery companies to get behind the wheel.
Half of drivers break 30mph speed limit
Driver compliance with speed limits has slightly improved but half of motorists still break the limit on 30mph roads.
Exceptionally busy bank holiday expected in wake of summer washout
Roads over the August bank holiday are expected to be particularly busy as travellers compensate for a summer washout.
Red launches new risk management platform for drivers, vehicles and grey fleet
Red Corporate Driver Training has debuted a new driver, compliance and risk management platform to help streamline duty of care for fleets.
Cenex-LCV to explore innovations in fleet charging
The line-up for this year’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM event has been revealed, delivering more than 100 speakers and some 30+ seminar sessions that will include look … Read More »
JLR to reuse EV batteries for renewable energy storage system
Used batteries from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) electric vehicles are being repurposed for one of the UK’s largest energy storage systems to maximise the benefits of … Read More »
Half of UK front gardens under threat with EVs on the rise
Nearly half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering paving over their front gardens to accommodate an electric vehicle.
Vauxhall to boost on-street residential charging with new campaign
Vauxhall has teamed up with leading charge point operators on a new campaign to help the 40% of households without off-street parking make the switch to … Read More »
Home charging costs drop 12% but public charging prices rise, finds AA
Costs for charging an EV at home fell by 4p per kWh in July but public flat rate charging prices increased, according to the latest AA … Read More »
Company car enjoying revival as much-valued benefit, say fleet experts
A latest survey indicating that professionals no longer see company cars as an employment benefit has been refuted by many in the fleet sector as they … Read More »
Fully electric cars account for half of fleet registrations delivered in Q1
Nearly half of the company cars delivered in the first quarter of 2023 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), new BVRLA data reveals.
VisionTrack scoops Gold Stevie at International Business Awards
VisionTrack has won a Gold Stevie Award in the Transportation category at the International Business Awards.
Government explores fitness to drive changes in DVLA call for evidence
The DVLA has issued a call for evidence regarding driver licensing for people with medical conditions ahead of potential changes.
UK clean air and low emission zones generate £418m for local authorities
Low Emission Zones, Clean Air Zones and Zero Emission Zones have netted more than £418m for local authorities in fees and penalty charges since March 2021.
Pace Van Hire expands fleet with HSBC UK financing
Pace Van Hire is expanding its fleet with the help of a £3.5m asset finance facility from HSBC UK.
Northern Ireland has longest fleet vehicle offroad times
Northern Ireland has the longest average fleet vehicle offroad (VOR) times in the UK at 2.40 days, new statistics from Epyx reveal.
Government urged to switch support to used electric vehicles
Sales of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) may have hit a record in the UK, but their sustained success relies upon a vibrant used BEV market, … Read More »
Omada 5 SUV scores five-star Euro NCAP rating ahead of UK launch
The Omada 5 SUV has gained a five-star Euro NCAP rating ahead of its arrival in the UK.
