Natalie Middleton
Seatbelt law anniversary marked with call for tougher legislation
Nearly a quarter of motorists think current seatbelt laws need beefing up, according to a new study released on the 40th anniversary of the law.
EV startup Arrival to axe half its staff in latest restructure
Struggling electric vehicle startup Arrival is to cut its remaining workforce by around 50% to 800 staff under its latest efforts to slash operating costs.
Liberty Charge to drive public charging mission with new directors
Charge point operator Liberty Charge has appointed three new directors to drive its plans for public electric vehicle charging.
Iveco builds on TfL scrappage scheme with extra discount
Iveco has teamed up with Transport for London (TfL) to help cut the cost of eLCV ownership for drivers and businesses affected by the forthcoming ULEZ … Read More »
Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone goes live
The Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone is now live, impacting older buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs, but not vans yet.
£110m scrappage scheme launches ahead of ULEZ expansion
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new vehicle scrappage scheme to help drivers and businesses replace or retrofit older, polluting vehicles to comply with the … Read More »
Engineius saves fleets 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 in 2022
Engineius cut more than 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 from fleet emissions in 2022, supported by its greener approach to vehicle movement.
Ageing cars and vans to require greater reconditioning resources
The arrival of higher-age and longer-mileage vehicles on the used market will require more resources invested in reconditioning, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
First Hydrogen gives sneak preview of next-gen green vans
First Hydrogen has teased its next generation of hydrogen vans in a set of new images.
Fuel retailers keeping pump prices artificially high, asserts RAC
Fuel retailers have been inflating their margins by not fully reflecting the recent enormous fall in wholesale prices at the pumps, new RAC data indicates.
Aston Barclay to return to physical auctions
Aston Barclay is returning to a 100% physical auction model for auctions on the back of increasing buyer attendance.
Millions of motorists still unsure on Highway Code changes a year after introduction
Drivers are still in the dark on revised Highway Code rules a year after major changes were introduced.
Raft of exhibitors sign up to 2023 Great British Fleet Event
This year’s Great British Fleet Event looks set to deliver on its promise to be the best show yet, with a host of big fleet names … Read More »
EV battery knowledge of growing importance to fleets
Fleet managers are becoming conversant with electric battery technologies, recognising the pros and cons of different types.
Audi Activesphere concept goes from luxury coupé to pickup
Audi has given the latest peek into its vision for an autonomous, electrified future with the reveal of its Activesphere concept.
B–ON to scale up e-LCV work under former LEVC CEO
All-electric LCV firm B–ON has appointed Joerg Hofmann as president and chief operating officer, driving growth plans.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Mazda6 axed from UK line-up as D-segment demand declines
Mazda has become the latest carmaker to pull out of the D-segment market in the UK, axing the Mazda6 saloon/estate from its line-up.
Peugeot to launch five new EVs by 2025 in new E-Lion roadmap
Peugeot has confirmed plans to launch five new EVs in the next two years, supporting its goal to be fully electric by the end of the … Read More »
UK electric vehicle charging to require 12 times as much energy by 2030
EV charging in the UK will require 12 times as much energy than we use now, requiring much greater engagement on the issue.
Petition to stop ‘dangerous and damaging’ MOT revamp plans launches
A petition against government plans to extend the date of the first MOT on cars, motorbikes and vans has launched, backed by major industry bodies.
Grant scheme to help Sheffield businesses achieve Clean Air Zone compliance
Businesses affected by the forthcoming Clean Air Zone in Sheffield city centre can now turn to a financial assistance scheme from Anglo Scottish Asset Finance to … Read More »
UK car production plummets to lowest level in 66 years
Annual car production in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1956, prompting calls for fresh support for carmakers and electric vehicles.
Lloyds invests £4m in car management app Caura
Lloyds Banking Group has invested £4m in Caura, an all-in-one motoring app designed to take the hassle out of car ownership.
£30m government fund for innovative ways to decarbonise UK highways
New projects including ‘carbon-capturing’ cement and asphalt made from green waste are to receive government funding to help boost innovation in decarbonising roads.
New tech enables drivers without off-street parking to charge at home
Pioneering new technology that allows EV drivers without off-street parking to safely and cheaply charge their cars at home is being rolled out in the UK.
Gridserve teams up with FuelService to help disabled drivers charge their EVs
Gridserve’s Electric Forecourts are now available on the FuelService app, helping disabled drivers to find and get assistance with recharging their cars.
Vauxhall opens order books for first GSe sporty plug-in models
Vauxhall’s new GSe electrified performance models are now available to order, offering uprated electric and hybrid power with enhanced driving dynamics and styling.
Registrations open for 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Fleet operators can now sign up to attend this April’s 2023 Great British Fleet Event, which provides an unmissable opportunity to learn about the latest industry … Read More »
UK public charging network up 31% in 2022
The UK’s public EV charging network reached a total of 37,055 devices in 2022 – up 31% year-on-year but renewing concerns whether the Government’s target of … Read More »
