Natalie Middleton
Record first half for MoDel and 1m vehicle handovers in sight
Ebbon Automotive’s MoDel vehicle delivery solution has delivered a record first half and is on track for more than one million vehicle handovers this year in … Read More »
Kia hits 50,000 EV sales milestone in record July
Kia UK passed the 50,000 EV sales milestone in July 2023 following a record-breaking month for new car registrations.
Fisker showcases future EV models at first-ever Product Vision Day
American EV start-up Fisker has showcased its vision for a sustainable all-electric vehicle line-up by 2026 at its first-ever Product Vision Day.
Hyundai strikes Michelin UK electric car deal
Hyundai Motor UK has secured a fleet deal to supply Michelin UK with its first electric cars.
Sadiq Khan opens up ULEZ scrappage scheme to all Londoners
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has expanded the scrappage scheme for London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone to enable all Londoners with non-compliant vehicles to access the … Read More »
Soaring eLCV demand as van sales rocket 44% in July
Demand for new vans soared 44.2% in July, beating pre-pandemic levels and supported by a near doubling in electric van uptake.
Europcar adds Mercedes EQ electric cars to fleet
Europcar has boosted its UK electric fleet with the addition of a range of premium Mercedes Benz models.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet sales surge 62% in July as new car market records full year of growth
The UK new car market continued to rebound in July, rising 28.3% as a result of rocketing demand for fleet cars and electric vehicles.
EV charging points across Square Mile get full upgrade
Charge point operator Qwello UK is undertaking a full upgrade of the Square Mile’s electric vehicle charging points, delivering a more reliable, convenient and accessible charging … Read More »
Volvo continues saloon and estate sales to emergency services fleets
Volvo Car UK is continuing sales of saloon and estate models to emergency services customers despite stopping deals with wider fleets.
Royal Mail launches UK’s first drone delivery service
Royal Mail is now delivering letters and parcels by drone to the Orkney Islands in a new UK-first project.
Government relaunches THINK! campaign to drive road safety
A government campaign reminding road users to ‘Travel Like you Know Them’ has relaunched to help keep everyone safe on the road.
Engineius supports renewable energies in Asia
Engineius is continuing work to offset its unavoidable emissions to sustain its carbon-neutral credentials.
Ambulance service electrifies fleet with Škoda Enyaq
East Midlands Ambulance Service has added Škoda’s fully electric Enyaq SUV to provide zero-emission rapid response support.
2024 Mazda3 delivers revamped grades and higher spec
The 2024 Mazda3 is now on sale in both hatchback and saloon guise, introducing a revised range structure and updated specification.
Warning for pump prices as oil costs climb
The average price of petrol climbed for the second month in a row in July amid warnings of bigger forecourt price rises.
Drivalia acquires operations of ALD Automotive in Ireland
Drivalia has officially completed the acquisition of ALD Automotive in Ireland, following approval from the European Commission.
Dacia Duster proves firm favourite with community first responders
The Dacia Duster is fast becoming the vehicle of choice for community first responders (CFR) following South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) decision to … Read More »
BP invests £4m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon
BP Ventures has made a £4m investment in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon and signed a commercial agreement that will help companies decarbonise and optimise fleet … Read More »
Bonnet expands B2B charging services with new white label in-app solution
EV charging app Bonnet has launched a new service as part of its B2B offering, building on the release of its Bonnet Dash platform this spring.
First four local authorities sign up to fleet charging pledge
A quartet of local authorities have already signed up to the BVRLA’s new Fleet Friendly Charging Pledge less than a month after it launched.
Government urged not to U-turn on EV transition
Trade body ChargeUK has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “stand firm” on the transition to electric vehicles amid mounting concerns of a U-turn on … Read More »
First Hydrogen van racks up 400-mile range in SSE trials
SSE has reported strong vehicle performance and long driving ranges in its trials of First Hydrogen’s zero-emission van.
Workplace EV charging provision set to double in next 12 months
The number of UK businesses offering on-site electric vehicle charging is set to double in the next year, research from Arval Mobility Observatory indicates.
Toyota unveils retro-look Land Cruiser
Toyota has premiered its new Land Cruiser, which gains retro styling and new technologies to enhance its on- and off-road credentials.
Half of large fleets could be hybrid or electric by 2025
More than half (55%) of fleet operators in the UK and Ireland say they could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, according to new … Read More »
Element 2 to open £4.1m hydrogen hub at Teesside Airport
Element 2 is to construct a new hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside Airport, further its work to turn the Tees Valley into a hub for zero-emission … Read More »
Nissan Ariya gets new entry and top-end models amid pricing rejig
Nissan has revamped its Ariya line-up, adding new entry and top-grade models while slashing pricing for other models.
Car Benefit Solutions showcases inclusive portfolio with new website
Car Benefit Solutions (CBS) has launched a brand-new website to showcase its range of inclusive car benefits.
