Natalie Middleton
Free EV dataset to help fleets plan for going electric
A new dataset offering fleets and the EV sector “unrivalled insights” into going electric is now available for free.
Select Car expands specialist electric vehicle division
Leasing specialist Select Car is increasing its specialism in electric vehicles, supporting private and fleet customers looking to go greener.
Electric vehicle drivers at DPD get access to First Bus rapid charging hub
First Bus is helping DPD with its rollout of electric vehicles by opening up access to its extensive rapid charging infrastructure in Glasgow.
BVRLA reports record uptake for Learning & Development programme
The UK’s vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors are increasingly turning to trusted training to upskill staff, combating wider recruitment challenges.
Britishvolt secures near-term investment to bridge funding gap
Electric car battery start-up Britishvolt has confirmed interim funding that it says will help push the company through to December.
Under half of commuter car parks have EV charging
Fewer than half (44%) of commuter-focused car parks in England have charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Enterprise Travel Direct platform helps users cut grey fleet by 96%
New data from the Enterprise Travel Direct (ETD) platform shows users have almost completely eradicated their grey fleet travel in favour of cleaner and safer mobility … Read More »
Free service to help local authorities build robust EV charging strategies
A new service offering comprehensive information on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is now available for local authorities.
Fleet leasing costs hiked up on higher interest rates
Company car and van lease costs are rising on the back of higher Bank of England interest rates.
Herd Group bolsters customer care promise with FMG deal
Herd Group has signed up FMG for accident management services to support its contract hire and vehicle rental business and fleet management solution.
Fresh funding on cards for stalling EV battery firm Britishvolt
Electric car battery startup Britishvolt is believed to have secured emergency funding after being on the brink of collapse on Monday.
Cox Automotive revises 2023 UK new car market forecast downward
Cox Automotive has adjusted its quarterly and 2023 full-year new car market forecasts downward by 7-15%, warning of the ongoing headwinds facing UK automotive.
Tesco ends free EV charging at supermarkets
Tesco has implemented new pricing for its EV charge points from today, ending free charging at its stores.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to recruit nearly 2,000 new employees in UK
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched one of the UK’s biggest graduate recruitment campaigns this year, seeking nearly 2,000 new employees in response to growing demand for vehicle … Read More »
Miles Mobility acquires Volkswagen WeShare and plans 10,000-strong EV invest
Car sharing company Miles Mobility has acquired Volkswagen WeShare and revealed plans to invest in 10,000 electric vehicles.
Government mulls penalty points for drivers not using seatbelts
Drivers not belting up could face penalty points in the future under new government plans.
Geotab and Mantis Live collaborate on integrated telematics and camera platform
Geotab has teamed up with Mantis Live to provide fleets with a fully integrated telematics and camera experience.
Shell and Deloitte guide to help car and van fleets go electric
A new report that can help car and LCV operators navigate decarbonisation challenges and work towards a net-zero emissions fleet is now available from Shell and … Read More »
Zap-Map partners with JustCharge to encourage home charger sharing
Zap-Map has teamed up with the JustCharge community network from JustPark to help increase the charging infrastructure for EV drivers.
SSE Energy Solutions signs Paua as first roaming network partner
SSE Energy Solutions has signed up EV fleet fuel card innovators Paua as its first roaming network partner.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Fabia
We give the Fabia a last thorough testing before it heads back to base.
Trakm8 launches Road Safety Hero search
Trakm8 has launched a competition to find Britain’s ultimate Safety Hero to mark this year’s Brake Road Safety Week (14-20 November).
Cox Automotive deploys 78-strong Škoda Superb fleet
Cox Automotive has taken delivery of a 78-strong fleet of new Škoda Superbs from Hendy Group.
UK’s fastest public charger goes live at Gridserve Electric Forecourt
Gridserve has installed a 360kW electric charger at its Braintree Electric Forecourt, said to be the UK’s fastest car charger for public usage.
Licence Check launches Fleet+ fleet management solution
Licence Check has launched a powerful new analytical fleet management solution within its DAVIS platform to help fleets cut risks and cost and increase sustainability.
Bonnet reveals cut-price charging fees for EV drivers
Drivers of electric cars to get discounted public charging across the UK and European roads network from next month under a new price plan revealed by … Read More »
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio make debuts
The new Giulia and Stelvio are making their debuts and will be available in Q1 2023.
14% increase in public EV charging prices since June this year
New analysis from Zap-Map, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, has found that the price EV drivers are paying to charge an electric vehicle (EV) … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class & B-Class now available
The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class is now on sale in the UK. Prices for the entry-level A-Class start from £31,880 OTR for an A 180 … Read More »
