Natalie Middleton
Prestige Fleet Servicing completes leadership team with new appointments
Prestige Fleet Servicing has made a duo of new appointments, completing its leadership team and cementing plans for growth.
Sogo supports veterans’ charity for 2022 challenge
Sogo is supporting fundraising work for veterans by suppling vehicles for a national challenge.
Europe’s most powerful EV charging hub officially opens
A new £41m EV charging hub said to be the most powerful in Europe has officially opened in Oxford.
2023 Toyota Highlander hybrid SUV updated with new connected tech
Toyota is updating its Highlander hybrid SUV with new connected technologies for the 2023 model year.
UK’s public charging network up 34% in last year
The number of devices in the UK’s public charging network has increased 34% in the last year, passing the 32,000-unit milestone and powering on up.
New car supply issues worsening for fleets, warns AFP
Fleets are still being hit by major new car supply issues, causing increased operational disruption across the sector and forcing new ways of working.
Fleet car registrations drop 27.6% but EV take-up rises 14.6%
UK new car registrations fell 24.3% last month, putting in their weakest June performance since 1996 as the supply shortages continued to “shackle” the market.
MG4 electric hatch confirmed for UK September launch
MG Motor has revealed the first official UK images of its all-new MG4 EV, ahead of its arrival in September.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power range-extender available to order
Nissan’s Qashqai e-Power range-extender model has opened for orders, offering “an EV-driving feel without the need to recharge”.
McArthurGlen York EV charging hub now largest in region
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York’s EV charging hub is now one of the largest in the region on the back of a major expansion in facilities.
Onto expands EV subscription fleet with 600 new Peugeots
Electric car subscription service Onto is adding a further 600 fully electric Peugeot cars to its fleet in response to the brand’s popularity with its customers.
Network Rail trials fleet of electric vans
Network Rail has installed new charging points and is trialling a fleet of fully electric vans for use across its network with support from Novuna Vehicle … Read More »
Ford research shows big gaps in driver knowledge of eLCVs and benefits
More than 70% of UK van drivers are concerned about being out of pocket if they move to electric vans, although many are still keen to … Read More »
EV salary sacrifice can halve costs of PCH, says Fleet Alliance
Leasing an electric car through salary sacrifice can save up to 50% of the running costs compared to a personal contract hire (PCH) agreement, bringing major … Read More »
Cut drink-drive limit to stop ‘legal but lethal drivers’, says road safety expert
The drink-drive limit in the UK should be reduced by three-quarters to remove ‘legal but lethal’ drivers from our roads, according to a leading road safety … Read More »
Licence Check takes UK lead for licence checking
Licence Check has taken the top spot as the UK’s leading provider of licence checking services, as confirmed in official Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) … Read More »
Rocketing fuel prices to see third of motorists switch to public transport
More than a third (35%) of motorists say they will switch to public transport if petrol and diesel prices continue to rise.
Kwik Fit Fleet marks 35th anniversary in fast-evolving fleet sector
Kwik Fit is to celebrate the 35th anniversary of opening its first fleet account this summer.
Northgate acquires Blakedale to expand traffic management work
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired Blakedale Ltd, a leading supplier of specialist traffic management and support vehicles, for an undisclosed sum.
Fleet input vital for autonomous cars inquiry, says FleetCheck
Fleets need to voice their concerns about the arrival of autonomous driving tech in a new official inquiry that could pave the way for their widespread … Read More »
Acute used car shortages will keep prices high for years to come, predicts SVA
Demand for used cars is slowing down but the industry’s stock shortage is so acute that prices will remain at their current level for years to … Read More »
UK firms to adopt 163,000 EVs this year in £13.6bn electrification drive
UK businesses are set to adopt more than 163,000 electric vehicles this year as part of a major investment in fleet electrification, according to a new … Read More »
Highway Code updated with new rules for self-driving vehicles
New rules on the use of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain have come into effect in the Highway Code from today (1 July), paving the way … Read More »
Pod Point deploys 60 LEVC range-extender vans on fleet
Pod Point is taking delivery of 60 LEVC VN5 range-extender vans on its charge point installation fleet.
Nissan Ariya electric crossover opens for orders
Nissan’s much-awaited Ariya electric coupé crossover is to open for orders next week, priced from £43,845 and delivering a range of up to 329 miles.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Electric company car savings could counteract cost-of-living pressures
The financial savings from running an electric company car compared to an ICE vehicle could help counteract cost-of-living pressures for employees, according to Arval.
Drive Software Solutions positions for European growth with new appointments
Drive Software Solutions has made a number of board and executive appointments, further driving its growth plans for Europe.
Norway EV charging firm Easee expands in UK with new senior hires
Norwegian electric vehicle charging company Easee is continuing its UK expansion with two new senior hires.
EV charging on UK motorways triples in one year
The number of EV charging sessions on Gridserve’s motorway charging network has tripled since June 2021, with a quadrupling of energy supplied.
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