Natalie Middleton
Targa Telematics achieves ISO 27001 and 14001 security and environmental standards
Targa Telematics Spa has secured ISO 27001 and 14001 certifications, demonstrating its international best practices in information security and environmental standards.
Octopus raises £650m to expand EV salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus Electric Vehicles has secured £150m of funding from Pollen Street Capital to drive expansion of its electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
New Mercedes E-Class Estate packs in extra space and digital tech
Mercedes has revealed the new E-Class Estate, on sale this autumn with increased rear space and latest digital features.
Herd Group moves to new Surrey HQ
The Herd Group has moved to new headquarters in Surrey, supporting its continued growth plans in fleet management and commercial vehicle hire.
GWM Ora reveals ‘class-leading’ business lease rates for Funky Cat EV
New electric car brand GWM Ora has announced business and personal leasing rates for its Ora Funky Cat First Edition.
Gridserve uses second-life batteries and vegetable oil generators to tackle grid constraints
Gridserve is working to speed up EV charger activation with an interim microgrid solution that uses second-life batteries and vegetable oil.
eLCV shortages severely holding back electric switch, warn major UK fleets
Supply shortages of electric vans are obstructing fleets from transitioning to cleaner vehicles, the Climate Group has warned.
Renault Rafale revealed as flagship 200hp hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has uncovered its new Rafale “daring and dynamic” coupé-SUV, underpinning its plans to “conquer new horizons” and take the brand upstream.
Record number of court cases for speeding, but drug-driving cases fall
Court cases for speeding hit a record high last year, although drug-driving and mobile phone prosecutions both fell.
Orders open for longer-range and higher-spec Citroën ë-C4 and ë-C4 X
The Citroën ë-C4 and ë-C4 X are now available with a new longer-range fully electric powertrain combined with the distinctive new ë-Series trim, giving extra choice … Read More »
New mobility companies set for high level of success, says Epyx
The new generation of mobility companies is likely to see growing traction with drivers and fleets over the coming years, despite the pandemic hiatus.
New-gen Volkswagen Tiguan to get longer PHEV range and more tech
Volkswagen has revealed the first details of its third-generation Tiguan as the midsize SUV enters final testing.
eDriving adds new EcoDrive tool to Mentor safety app
Fleet technology solutions specialist eDriving has introduced a new EcoDrive tool into its Mentor driver safety app.
RAC expands mobile servicing and repairs nationwide
The RAC is rolling out its Mobile Mechanics service across Britain, giving more drivers the convenience of getting their cars serviced or repaired at home or … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
EV adoption in Northern Ireland ramps up swiftly but concerns for charging
Fleets in Northern Ireland are significantly ramping up their electric vehicle take-up, new figures from mobility and connectivity specialist Radius indicate.
EV guru Naomie Nye joins Drax Electric Vehicles
EV specialist Naomi Nye has joined Drax Electric Vehicles as head of sales to help drive the next phase of company growth.
Digital Innk makes key appointments to gear up for fleet tech growth
Fleet technology firm Digital Innk has announced two key appointments to support its growth plans in the UK and Europe.
Volkswagen to cull Arteon and other niche models under profitability plans
Volkswagen is planning to axe lower-volume models such as the Arteon saloon and estate amid new profitability plans.
Vauxhall Crossland successor due 2024 with fully electric variant
Vauxhall has confirmed that its new-generation Crossland crossover will include a fully electric variant when it launches next year.
Targa Telematics drives OEM integrations with new appointment
Targa Telematics has appointed Henning Wiefelspuetz as head of OEM business integration, bolstering its work with automakers on global data partnerships.
Vauxhall Astra Electric: Prices and specs revealed
Vauxhall’s first-ever fully electric Astra Electric hatchback is now on sale, priced from £39,995 and with up to 258 miles of range.
VRA launches series of white papers on EV remarketing
A new white paper providing expert guidance on electric vehicle charging is now available from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Government inertia holding back eLCV adoption, says NFDA
A lack of action by the Government is holding back adoption of electric vans and slowing the growth of market share, according to the National Franchised … Read More »
‘Step change’ EV battery advances would be double-edged sword for fleets, warns FleetCheck
Predicted major advances in battery technology would represent a double-edged sword for fleets, FleetCheck has warned.
Mer celebrates two-year EV charging anniversary in UK
Mer is celebrating two years of helping to drive the UK’s electric vehicle transition through sustainable EV charging solutions.
Vauxhall opens orders for racy Astra Sports Tourer GSe plug-in hybrid
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Astra Sports Tourer GSe, the latest model to launch under its GSe performance label.
Nyobolt showcases six-minute charge electric sports car
A new electric sports car concept featuring claimed breakthrough battery technology has debuted in the UK.
MoDel delivery solution proves ‘transformative’ for CRC Transport
Vehicle transport company CRC Transport has reported major benefits since employing the MoDel electronic vehicle delivery and collection solution from Ebbon Automotive.
Webfleet to automatically connect with Renault Group cars and vans
Webfleet’s OEM.connect programme is expanding to include Renault Group vehicles in Europe from the second half of 2023.
