Natalie Middleton
Traffic jam hotspots revealed in bank holiday getaway warning
Drivers are being warned of congestion hotspots on key routes in the UK over the coming bank holiday getaway.
Be.EV targets new electric vehicle charging hubs in Midlands
Electric vehicle charging network Be.EV is to make “a substantial investment” in sites in the Midlands as part of its work to create thousands of new … Read More »
AFP guide to provide conclusive picture on SMR costs for EVs and ICE
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is creating a new guide that aims to provide the “definitive picture” on service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs for … Read More »
FleetCheck adds new places to partner programme
FleetCheck is making new places available to businesses that would like to join its 30-company strong partner programme.
Logistics firms partner to provide carbon-neutral deliveries across London
Sustainable same-day delivery service Bodo has partnered with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide tech-led carbon-neutral deliveries for leading London-based brands.
Transport Secretary checks out Munro electric 4x4s at Glasgow HQ
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has visited Glasgow-based EV start-up Munro Vehicles as part of his Scottish tour of innovative transport manufacturers.
Fisker reveals further details of Alaska electric pickup truck
American EV start-up Fisker has announced more details of its Alaska fully electric pickup truck ahead of its launch in 2025.
‘Superfast’ LFP battery to offer 249-mile range with 10-minute charge
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled an EV battery said to be capable of delivering 400km (249 miles) of driving range with a 10-minute charge.
Volkswagen ID.7 electric saloon enters production
Volkswagen has officially started production of its ID.7 electric saloon ahead of its launch in Europe this autumn.
Evec launches dual wall-mounted EV charger
Affordable charging solutions firm Evec has launched a new dual wall-mounted charger, said to meet both residential and commercial charging needs.
2023 could be one of worst on record for pothole damage
Pothole-related breakdowns rose by a fifth last month, following a month of regular rainfall.
ULEZ scrappage scheme opens up to all Londoners
The Mayor of London’s expanded ULEZ scrappage scheme is now open to all Londoners with a non-compliant car.
Fleet sales manager fights for future of five-year-old daughter
A fleet sales manager who has been involved in the sale of Nissan vehicles for almost a decade is battling to secure the future of his … Read More »
Tech sector tops list of most sustainable fleets
The Technology industry has taken the top spot for the most sustainable business fleets for the third year in a row.
Training is best way to counter rising fuel prices, says Red
A new government scheme forcing fuel retailers to display daily prices online will make little difference to company fuel costs, according to Red Corporate Driver Training.
Tusker bolsters customer experience focus with internal promotion
Tusker is continuing work to deliver on its customer experience with the promotion of senior staff member Jodie Monaghan to customer experience director.
Research to develop online fatigue management tool for drivers
A new research project is working to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness among shift-workers who drive either as part of their work or when commuting.
Pod Point to provide EV chargers for new-build properties
Pod Point has signed a two-year preferred partnership agreement with leading residential developer Redrow.
Plans to halve time for new power lines could end EV charger bottlenecks, says Mer MD
Government plans to ‘halve’ the time it takes for more power lines to be built across the UK could prove a lifeline in removing obstacles to … Read More »
Gridserve secures planning for Electric Forecourt in Markham Vale
Gridserve has been granted planning permission for a new Electric Forecourt in Derbyshire’s Markham Vale development, near the M1.
Lexus LBX hybrid compact crossover priced from £29,995
Lexus has opened pre-sales for its LBX hybrid compact crossover, which starts from £29,995.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Scala
A holiday to the South West provides an ultimate test of the Scala’s family-friendly abilities.
Michelin Connected Fleet appoints UK sales director to drive large fleet demand
Michelin Connected Fleet has appointed Maxime Dupuy to the new role of UK sales director under plans to grow its share of larger fleet customers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
United Utilities to reveal fleet SMR tips in Geotab Brunch Hub
United Utilities is to discuss how it’s transformed its service, maintenance and repair (SMR) provision and improved driver safety with telematics in an upcoming Geotab event.
Europcar adds GWM Ora Funky Cat to rental fleet in UK-first
Europcar has expanded its electric fleet with the addition of the GWM Ora Funky Cat.
Michelin appoints new customer engineering support team manager
Michelin Tyre Plc has appointed Carl Williams as customer engineering support team manager UK & Ireland across all product lines.
Sixt boosts record revenues and fleet size in best-ever second quarter
Sixt has posted latest financial results, revealing new records for revenues and fleet size.
Maxus launches £6k EV subsidy for T90 electric pickup
Fleets can now save an extra £6k off the T90EV electric pickup with Maxus’ new EV conquest support scheme.
Honda reveals pricing for hybrid and PHEV CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new CR-V SUV in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid guise.
