Natalie Middleton
Asda trials self-driving vehicles for home deliveries
Asda is to start delivering groceries to customers using self-driving vehicles in a new year-long trial.
Scrap all existing smart motorways, say safety campaigners
Campaigners are calling for all existing smart motorways in the UK to be scrapped after the Government cancelled plans to build 14 new schemes due to … Read More »
Babcock to convert military Land Rovers to EVs for Ministry of Defence fleet
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed up defence company Babcock International to help investigate electric vehicle technology capabilities for its fleet.
AA attends over 1,800 pothole breakdowns a day in March
The wettest and coldest March in years exacerbated the UK’s pothole crisis further, hiking up the number of pothole damage breakdowns.
Geotab and Driving for Better Business partner to promote driver safety
Geotab is working with Driving for Better Business (DfBB) to raise fleet awareness about the importance of driver safety.
B–ON teams with EO Charging for combined electric van and fleet charging package
All-electric LCV business B–ON has partnered with EO Charging for a holistic fleet electrification ecosystem for European customers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Renault reveals more details for Austral E-Tech full hybrid SUV
Renault has announced further details of its Austral E-Tech full hybrid SUV, which launches this summer.
Vauxhall Astra diesel exits as range-topping estate and new tech arrive
Vauxhall has cut the diesel engine option from its Astra line-up on the back of declining demand.
Gurtam awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification for excellence in information security
Gurtam, a leading European software developer of GPS tracking and IoT solutions, has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information security management systems and data processes.
Audi names Ohme as official smart charger partner
Audi has signed up Ohme as its official charging partner in the UK.
MG4 EV now available on Europcar fleet
Europcar Mobility Group has added the MG4 EV to its fleet, available on flexible rental for businesses and private motorists.
Audi simplifies UK model range structure
Audi UK has streamlined its model range structure to simplify the selection process for customers while adding further value.
Ford’s ‘hands-off’ self-driving tech gets green light for Britain
Ford has become the first carmaker to get the go-ahead to launch “hands-off, eyes-on” self-driving technology in Britain – the first country in Europe to approve … Read More »
Brake founder and chief executive Mary Williams retires
Mary Williams OBE is retiring as chief executive of Brake nearly 30 years after she founded the road safety charity.
BVRLA leasing broker fleet boosted by EVs and business contract hire upturn
A rebound in demand for business contract hire and strong EV take-up helped the BVRLA’s leasing broker fleet grow in 2022, despite continued vehicle supply challenges … Read More »
Osprey on track for over 1,000 live charge points by 2024
Osprey Charging is piling on the pace for its rapid charge point rollout, putting it on track to have 1,000+ live charge points by the end … Read More »
Kia to mass-produce electric PBVs for ride-hailing and delivery firms
Kia has spearheaded plans to enter the electric ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV) market for delivery and ride-hailing firms with the start of construction on a new dedicated … Read More »
Don’t miss out on EV Workplace Charging Scheme grants, warns Northgate
Businesses that have not already taken advantage of the Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) grant funding should begin the application process now to avoid missing out … Read More »
EV sal-sac schemes rated most valuable employee benefit in new survey
Salary sacrifice electric cars have been rated the most valuable flexible benefit for employees in a major new survey.
Vestel brings own-brand EV charging solutions to UK
Vestel, one of Europe’s largest OEM electric vehicle charging solutions manufacturers, is launching a range of own-brand charging solutions, said to provide a new benchmark for … Read More »
Consultation opens on draft revised Air Quality Strategy
The Government has launched a consultation on its revised Air Quality Strategy, which sets out the actions it expects local authorities in England to take in … Read More »
May issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World incorporating Van Fleet World is now available to read – featuring latest mobility insights and road tests.
Vertu Lease Cars sold to UK Carline
UK Carline has acquired Vertu Motors’ leasing division for an undisclosed sum.
DVSA 2030 vision recognises rise of autonomous vehicles
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published its vision to 2030, setting out its work to ensure road transport is greener and safer.
Public transport overhaul would cut car miles for net zero and deliver £52bn boost
A radical revamp of public transport would help the UK to meet net zero targets, improve quality of life and boost the economy by some £52bn, … Read More »
One in 10 motorists have driven after taking illegal drugs
Drug-driving in the UK has reached epidemic proportions, with potentially millions of motorists getting behind the wheel after consuming illegal drugs.
Aeris closes deal for Ericsson’s IoT accelerator and connected vehicle cloud businesses
Aeris, which specialises in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced the closure of its deal for Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator (IoT-A) and Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) … Read More »
Driving for Better Business launches free online resources for driver safety
National Highways has launched a raft of online resources for fleets through its Driving for Better Business programme.
London gets £35.7m of funding to add thousands more EV chargers
London has been awarded £35.7m from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to significantly expand its charging infrastructure.
