Natalie Middleton
New study reveals fleets’ top concerns and action plans
A new study that shows the prevailing trends impacting fleet operations and how businesses are planning to tackle them in 2023 is now out from Teletrac … Read More »
EV leasing deals ‘overpriced’ says T&E, but BVRLA counters
UK fleets and drivers are being overcharged on leasing deals for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to a new study that says such overpricing is impacting … Read More »
Free fleet training videos added to FleetCheck online library
FleetCheck has expanded its online Learning Library resource with a new series of free fleet training videos.
Targa Telematics acquires Viasat Group to create connected mobility giant
Targa Telematics has signed an agreement to acquire 100% share capital of Viasat Group Spa, creating a global leader in the Internet of Things and smart … Read More »
EVs and mileage reduction both central to decarbonisation goals, says RAC Foundation
The fall in carbon emissions from cars needed to meet UK climate change goals is likely to require work to reduce overall travel by drivers as … Read More »
First Hydrogen optimises LCV efficiency ahead of fleet trials
First Hydrogen is optimising the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles ahead of their deployment with fleet customers from the end of March 2023.
BMW forms iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet
BMW is continuing its work to bring hydrogen cars to the road by forming its pilot fleet for the iX5 Hydrogen.
Pocket Box appoints chief operating officer
Vehicle and driver management software specialist Pocket Box has appointed Jason Laight as its chief operating officer.
Hyundai i10 updated for 2023
Hyundai is revising its i10 city car with enhanced design and new equipment in a mid-life refresh.
Britishvolt sold to Australian startup Recharge
Collapsed EV battery maker has been sold out of administration to Australian startup and rival Recharge.
Kia enables over-the-air updates across full model range
Kia has introduced new over-the-air (OTA) functionality for its full model line-up.
Diesel drivers getting raw deal at fuel pumps, says RAC
Diesel drivers are being hit by an extra 20p a litre for fuel compared to petrol drivers despite there being “little difference” between the two fuels … Read More »
Sheffield Clean Air Zone goes live
Sheffield County Council’s Clean Air Zone is now up and running, impacting vehicles including vans and HGVs.
Roads policing to get priority under new government requirements
Police forces will be required to give roads policing greater attention under new national policing priorities from the Government, bringing benefits to road safety.
Arrival of Chinese BEVs could push down prices, says Cox
An influx of Chinese brands over the next 12-24 months could drive down prices of both battery electric vehicles and petrol and diesel models, according to … Read More »
Call for ‘Green Super-Deduction’ tax break with rental and leasing included
Replacing the current Super-Deduction tax break with an enhanced scheme that also includes rental and leasing could help drive the net zero transition, according to major … Read More »
Thieves turn attention to EVs and hybrids, warns Tracker
Car thieves are turning their focus to fully electric cars and hybrids in line with changing new car market dynamics, Tracker has warned.
Peugeot 508 revamped with new styling and entry-level plug-in hybrid
Peugeot has revealed its facelifted 508 saloon and SW estate, which get updated styling, new technologies and a revised powertrain line-up.
New Mobility-as-a-Service report reveals four key trends for 2023
A new report revealing key changes in mobility demand and four trends for the year ahead is now out from Free Now.
AI-based solution to speed up auto claims for insurers and fleets
Solera is showcasing its new development in vehicle data-driven touchless claims and risk management in London next week.
UK electric vehicle output up almost 50% in January
Electric vehicle output at UK car plants rocketed 49.9% in January as carmakers accelerated the shift to electrified car production.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Northgate offers immediate delivery of electric vans to customers
Northgate is helping customers accelerate their EV transition by offering immediate deliveries of brand-new electric vans.
KeyFleet rebrands as Greenarc Vehicles
National fleet and EV leasing business KeyFleet has rebranded as Greenarc Vehicles.
Smart motorway systems fail after ‘unplanned outage’
Smart motorways in England were left without traffic management systems for two hours yesterday after an “unplanned outage”.
BMW expands i4 line-up with new entry-level model
BMW has added a new entry-level model to the line-up for its i4 all-electric Gran Coupé.
More than 30,000 UK EV chargers now available via Kia Charge network
The Kia Charge public charging network has passed the 30,000-connector milestone just two years after it launched.
Fleet AFRs go down but Advisory Electricity Rate rises
HMRC has responded to rising energy prices with a one pence per mile increase to the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER), used for reimbursing electric company car … Read More »
Interview: Co Charger’s mission to tackle fleet charging pain points
Community charging app Co Charger has bold plans to be the biggest EV charging network in the UK within a year. Ahead of his talk at … Read More »
Charge Fairy adds Goupil G4 EVs to fleet
Charge Fairy has expanded its service fleet with four Goupil G4 EVs, enabling it to grow its offering within designated service areas.
