Natalie Middleton
Fleets turn to technology for support amid rising costs and driver shortages
Fleet managers are increasingly turning to technology to help address an ever-growing list of financial and operational challenges.
UK on ProLogium shortlist for new $8bn gigafactory
Taiwan EV battery maker ProLogium has shortlisted the UK among five potential countries for a potential gigafactory in Europe.
EV drivers save £200 a month with ‘game-changing’ home charging tech
Electric vehicle drivers testing new V2H (vehicle-to-home) charging technology are saving around £200 a month on their energy bills while also optimising renewable energy usage.
Electric vehicles still cheaper than ICE despite rising energy costs
Electric vehicles will remain significantly cheaper to power than petrol/diesel cars, despite the forthcoming rise in home charging costs.
Connected cars not yet ‘holy grail of real-time data’ for fleets
Fleets using connected car data to replace telematics will risk leaving essential gaps in fleet management data, especially for real-time insights.
Ogilvie’s fully electric fleet surges 219% YoY
Ogilvie Fleet is outpacing the curve on electric vehicle take-up due to rapid adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) among its … Read More »
Charge point platform Monta powers up for expansion with £26m raise
EV charging management platform Monta is to expand its footprint and product development with the help of a new €30m (£26m) capital raise.
Tips to slash fleet SMR costs on electric vehicles and hybrids
ATS Euromaster has published ‘insider tips’ on how to keep maintenance budgets under control as fleets go electric.
Vauxhall launches GSe electrified performance sub-brand
Vauxhall is introducing a new GSe sub-brand that will be used for top-of-the-range electrified performance models.
Motom remarketing platform links with Independent Motor Dealers Association
Motom is to bring its low-cost digital remarketing platform to motor dealers across the UK under a new tie-up.
Capital Fleet Solutions reinforces van portfolio with maintenance add-on
Van specialist Capital Fleet Solutions is augmenting its no-hassle full vehicle set-up and leasing service with a new 24/7 maintenance package.
Marked shift to public EV charging among EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers are markedly moving to using out-of-home charge points in response to fast-improving public and destination charging facilities.
Former Easyjet product manager joins FOD Mobility Group to lead Mobilleo development
Multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has appointed Penny Healy as product director responsible for developing its Mobilleo MaaS application.
Peugeot reveals e-308 and e-308 SW with 248-mile range
Peugeot is expanding its electric vehicle line-up with the arrival of the e-308 and e-308 SW, delivering a range of up to 248 miles.
More than 10 million cars and vans due for MOT this ‘Frantic Fall’
Fleets and grey fleet drivers with vehicle MOTs due this autumn should “book early to avoid stress”, according to AA Approved Garages.
Telematics analysis of ground support vehicles shows rebound in airport activity
Worldwide airport activity is back to near pre-pandemic levels, evidenced by new analysis of ground support vehicles.
Marston cuts risk and meets compliance obligations with DriverCheck
Marston Holdings has slashed its fleet risks and ensured legislation compliance with the help of licence checking services from DriverCheck.
West Midlands Gigafactory appoints EV expert to lead global strategy
Battery industry tech expert Richard Moore has joined the West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture to spearhead its strategy and global contact with leading cell manufacturers.
Brigade Electronics launches new van-focused safety tech range
Brigade Electronics has unveiled its new Brigade Van portfolio of specialist vehicle safety solutions for the van market.
Mission Zero officially accredited by TfL as FORS equivalent
Mission Zero has become the first fleet quality standard to be officially accredited by Transport for London as equivalent to FORS Silver.
Jeep to spearhead EV offensive with 2023 Avenger launch
Jeep is to launch a fully electric SUV in the UK from next year; the first of four all-electric SUVs planned for launch in North America … Read More »
Port of Tyne makes major investment in EV charging
Port of Tyne has installed comprehensive EV charging infrastructure to support the transition of its van fleet to fully electric vehicles.
Greenwich sets out EV and active travel plans in draft Transport Strategy
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for residents, businesses and community groups to give feedback on its draft Transport Strategy, which seeks to improve safety, … Read More »
DMN wins new Motor Auction Group deal
DMN Logistics has secured a new partnership to provide inspect and collect services to Motor Auction Group (MAG) including to its fleet clients.
Rupert Pontin joins One Auto API as director
Data integration expert One Auto API has appointed automotive insight specialist Rupert Pontin as commercial director.
Cazoo to exit mainland Europe to focus on UK
Online car retailer Cazoo is to wind down operations in mainland Europe to focus on the core UK market.
Ford E-Transit Custom to deliver 236-mile range and ‘no-compromise’ load-carrying
Ford has revealed more details of its E-Transit Custom; the EV successor to its best-selling van and designed to help fleets go electric with full Ford … Read More »
TRL to host collision investigation training course for fleets
TRL is organising a course to equip companies and their staff with the knowledge required to assess the contributory factors surrounding traffic collisions.
Used car market ‘starved of repossessions’, auction firm reports
The wholesale used car industry is being starved of repossessions as drivers turn their cars into cash rather than hand them back to finance companies.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Fabia
Natalie Middleton reports back with the latest on our long-term Škoda Fabia hatch.
