Natalie Middleton
Time to accelerate road safety delivery, says IAM RoadSmart CEO
IAM RoadSmart CEO Antony Kildare on the road safety areas where the Government needs to pile on the pace.
Vertellus launches to shake up commercial vehicle contract hire
A new commercial vehicle contract hire proposition has launched in the UK, helping fleets to drive performance while also supporting the shift to electric vehicles.
Fleet Alliance backs apprentice scheme through G20 youth project
Fleet Alliance is supporting 10 local apprentices through a number of community initiatives via the G20 Works youth project, providing opportunities for work, training and personal … Read More »
Drug driving and speeding at record highs, reports AA
Court cases for drug driving, dangerous driving and speeding hit record highs last year, in a “shocking” return to the roads after the pandemic.
Renault to split into five businesses to drive profitability
Renault Group is splitting into five separate businesses in a major overhaul that will position it for future challenges and opportunities while driving profitability.
More electric range on Citroën C5 X and C5 Aircross plug-in hybrids
Citroën has increased the electric range for its C5 X and C5 Aircross plug-in hybrids, while reducing CO2 emissions, thanks to latest powertrain upgrades.
New Peugeot 408 opens for orders in petrol and PHEV guise
The new Peugeot 408 fastback is now available to order, priced from £31,050 and including plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Half of UK drivers think self-driving cars already on sale
More than half (52%) of UK drivers think they can buy a fully autonomous car today, emphasising the need for stringent consumer education including among fleets.
Vehicle residual values to stay stable until at least 2024
Residual values on cars will remain reasonably stable until at least 2024, given the current economic climate and limited new vehicle supply.
New grey fleet dangers from cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is creating new potential grey fleet dangers as drivers’ personal finances come under increased pressure.
Digital Innk launches driving licence checker for Christmas delivery season
Technology company Digital Innk has launched a new driving licence checker, said to be cost-effective and using the latest APIs.
New FuelGenie fuel card offers both supermarket and Shell forecourt access
FuelGenie has teamed up with Shell to launch a new fuel card, significantly expanding its petrol station network.
MoDel delivery solution proves game-changer for Elite Vehicle Movements
Elite Vehicle Movements has rated the MoDel solution as a ‘game-changer’, providing electronic delivery and collection records and digital photographic evidence to support its business.
BVRLA webinar to examine true running costs of EVs
The BVRLA has confirmed speakers for its next Fleets in Charge webinar, which will look at the changing affordability of EVs and the impact on business … Read More »
Free FASTER Project webinar to uncover basics of fleet electrification
The FASTER Project team are running a webinar this week to discuss fleet electrification and getting the basics right.
HGV supercabs start two-week M25 patrol to catch dangerous drivers
A two-week campaign to capture drivers carrying out safety offence on the M25 is now underway with the help of unmarked HGV supercabs.
Third of all local roads across England in need of repair
A third of all local B and C roads in England are in desperate need of maintenance and repair, and conditions will worsen further if road … Read More »
Supplier of the Week: Astrata Europe
Astrata Europe has been named as Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week for its HGV-centric telematics and DVS-compliant camera solution, VideoLinc.
Polestar seals record sales month with 10,000th UK registration
Polestar has reached the landmark of its 10,000th car registration in the UK on the back of a record sales month.
Soaring fuel costs drive motorists to greener forms of transport
Further surges in fuel costs are having an unexpected positive impact on promoting greener forms of transport.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Onwrd expands mobility portfolio with new Journey subscription service
Mobility solutions specialist Onwrd has launched its new ‘Journey’ subscription service, providing a convenient way to arrange on-demand and pre-booked taxi and chauffeur services across the … Read More »
Bumper month for car registrations brings near 50% rise in fleet sector
UK new car registrations rose by more than a quarter (26.4%) in October, supported by strong fleet demand and soaring interest in electric vehicles.
The Algorithm People secures £2.2m funding to accelerate scale-up
Route optimisation and decarbonisation specialist The Algorithm People (TAP) has secured £2.2m in funding to accelerate its scale-up plans and drive domestic and overseas growth.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV on sale with seven seats and 365-mile range
The Mercedes EQS SUV is now on sale, priced from £129,170 and with up to 365 miles of range.
MPs pledge to support fleets on road to zero at BVRLA event
MPs in Westminster have lent their backing to support fleets on their road to zero, thanks to an event run by the BVRLA.
AssetWorks breaks into rental management software for fleets
Fleet management software specialist AssetWorks is launching into the rental sector with a complete solution.
Fastned and MFG EV Power take crown in Zap-Map public charging survey
Zap-Map has revealed its annual public charging network satisfaction rankings, with Fastned and MFG EV Power coming in joint first place.
Northgate adds Monta platform to combined EV and charger offer
Northgate has enhanced its new electric vehicle and charger bundle with the addition of the Monta all-in-one app and platform.
Diesel price rockets by 10p a litre in October
The average price of diesel shot up by more than 10p a litre in October – the third biggest monthly increase on record.
