Natalie Middleton
Northgate enters chilled and freezer van rental sector with FridgeXpress deal
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired FridgeXpress for an undisclosed sum, marking its entry into the chilled and freezer van rental sector.
Radius invests £10m to boost fleet charging proposition
Global mobility and connectivity firm Radius has made a £10m investment into its EV division, Radius Charge, further reinforcing its charging proposition for fleets.
Addison Lee and ChargePoint showcase Fleet Hub to London deputy mayors
Addison Lee and ChargePoint have unveiled their new Fleet Hub to London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, and deputy mayor for environment and energy, Shirley … Read More »
Moto and Gridserve open new ultra-rapid charging hubs on A1
Moto and Gridserve have opened their latest ultra-rapid charging hubs, located at Moto Grantham and Moto Leeming Bar on the A1 and A1(M).
Slow charging costs rise but EVs still cheaper, finds AA Recharge Report
The cost of both slow and fast flat-rate charging at public chargers increased in April, according to new AA analysis.
Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid lands in UK
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is on sale in the UK, priced from £69,915.
Motorists’ top concerns revealed in IAM RoadSmart Driving Safety report
IAM RoadSmart has published its latest annual Driving Safety Culture report, revealing driver concerns over the cost of motoring, safety issues, and drink and drug driving.
Revised Range Rover gains longer-range plug-in hybrids
The 2023 Range Rover has gained higher-performance and longer-range plug-in hybrids as part of a range update.
Stellantis warns of Brexit threat to UK electric car production future
The future of electric vehicle production in the UK is under threat unless the Government reworks the Brexit deal, Vauxhall parent Stellantis has warned.
Reflex Vehicle Hire expands with acquisition of Hireway Vehicle Rental
Reflex Vehicle Hire has acquired Hireway Vehicle Rental in a £20m deal to further drive business growth.
Targa Telematics closes acquisition of Viasat Group Spa
Targa Telematics has successfully closed its deal for 100% share capital of Viasat Group.
Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
EV tyre wear down to drivers not vehicles, warns Red
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is down to the driver, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Estate agency slashes £60k a year off fleet costs with Holman
London estate agency Stirling Ackroyd is saving £60,000 a year on its fleet costs with the help of Holman’s flexible finance lease service.
Competition watchdog to probe supermarkets over fuel prices
The UK’s competition watchdog is to investigate supermarkets on fuel pricing as evidence suggests an increase in margins has led to higher prices at the pumps.
Osprey goes live with ultra-rapid charging hub in Essex
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra-rapid charging hub on the A127 in Essex.
Dundee opens new EV charging hub with ‘world-first’ innovation
Dundee City Council (DCC) has opened a brand-new EV charging hub, centred around accessibility and featuring latest innovations.
New smart EV charger and free charging app launches
A new home EV charger and free smart charging app that can cut energy bills and carbon emissions are now available.
First Hydrogen LCV beats range expectations in real-world tests
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV from First Hydrogen is exceeding expectations, including on driving range, in real-world tests currently underway.
Ford reveals E-Tourneo Courier electric MPV
Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Courier MPV, which will launch in internal combustion engine guise later this year followed by the fully electric variant in … Read More »
Tesla axes right-hand-drive Model S and Model X
Tesla has stopped sales of its right-hand drive Model S and Model X in the UK and other markets “for the foreseeable future”.
Mission Zero and DEKRA announce major partnership to drive standards up
Fleet accreditation scheme Mission Zero has joined forces with global standards and practices advisor DEKRA in a move intended to revolutionise the audit experience and set … Read More »
e-fuels “won’t fundamentally change future powertrain mix in Europe”, says ICDP
The rise of carbon-neutral e-fuels could offer a reprieve to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and possibly hydrogen fuel cell electric … Read More »
City Auction Group appoints Darren Betteridge to senior management team
City Auction Group has appointed industry heavyweight Darren Betteridge as group strategy & business development director.
Fleets can make ‘considerable savings’ with return to inhouse SMR management, says FleetCheck
Fleets have started to take service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management back inhouse, reversing the outsourcing trend that’s been underway for decades.
FORS launches road safety toolkit to support Project EDWARD Week of Action
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has created a free, downloadable, road safety toolkit to help operators across the UK champion Project EDWARD’s ‘Week of Action’ … Read More »
Carparison Leasing appoints Matt Woodward as first operations director
Carparison Leasing has named former general manager Matt Woodward as its first operations director.
Government announces £77m for new zero-emission vehicle projects
Zero-emission projects on vehicles including vans, fire engines and ambulances have received a boost with the announcement of more than £77m in joint government and industry … Read More »
New-generation Honda CR-V gains plug-in hybrid option
Honda’s sixth-generation CR-V SUV has made its debut for Europe, gaining a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time plus latest driver assistance tech.
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