Natalie Middleton
Fleet Assist to come to aid of companies hit by demise of All Fleet Services
Fleet Assist has responded to the recent news that All Fleet Services has ceased trading access and is offering affected companies access to its services.
Rising home heating costs could prompt fleet driver return to office, says FleetCheck
The spiralling cost of heating could see company car drivers opt to return to the office this winter to save money, reversing the work-from-home trend from … Read More »
British Garden Centres to roll out rapid chargers in Osprey deal
The British Garden Centres group is to provide rapid EV charging across its UK stores under a tie-up with Osprey Charging.
Smart charging key to tackling rise in energy price cap, EV drivers told
Charging costs for electric vehicles could near double from October under updated price cap levels but drivers can offset some of the latest rise by using … Read More »
Toyota to invest £4.5bn in battery production for EVs
Toyota is to invest up to 730 billion yen (c. £4.5bn / €5.3bn) to produce batteries to meet growing demand for electric vehicles.
New solution combines park and charge transactions for EV drivers
A new solution that combines parking and EV charging into a single transaction has launched for EV drivers.
Bi-fuel evolution of LEVC VN5 hybrid van to cut fleet emissions and costs
LEVC’s range-extender VN5 van and its TX taxi counterpart have been converted to use alternative fuels instead of petrol to help cut emissions and costs for … Read More »
Sustainable fleets under focus in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest electric insights and a special focus on Sustainable Fleets.
EO and Viridian join up for integrated EV charging and solar system on new builds
EO Charging is partnering with Viridian Solar to help housebuilders across the country meet new regulations.
Škoda previews first of three new EVs and reveals new brand identity
Škoda Auto has given an insight into the first of three new electric vehicles and revealed its new design language and brand identity.
DfT and TfL funding deal to secure future of London’s transport network
Transport for London (TfL) has secured a £3.6bn government bailout that will help secure the long-term future of London’s transport network.
Project EDWARD to bring full week of events to promote road safety
Project EDWARD – Every Day Without A Road Death – is launching for 2022 with its most ambitious full week of events to promote road safety.
Alphabet extends SMR partnership with Fleet Assist
Alphabet has extended its SMR partnership with Fleet Assist for a further five years.
Best-value fuel app could save fleets thousands
SMEs and larger fleets could save thousands of pounds thanks to a best-value fuel app from fuel card provider FuelGenie.
Cash-strapped councils ramp back on street lighting, pothole repairs and new roads
Councils are delaying works on road and pothole repairs and struggling to keep streetlights switched on due to spiralling inflation and the increase in energy costs.
Used car values show ‘impressive’ market strength, says BCA
Used car values at BCA rose for the second month running, showing strong demand and stability in the current climate.
New posher and plusher Citroën C5 Aircross launches
Citroën’s updated C5 Aircross family SUV has officially launched, introducing bolder styling and a more premium approach.
Self-driving vehicles will not eliminate crashes, warns IAM
The Government and carmakers must prioritise driver training on autonomous technologies amid warnings that self-driving vehicles will not eliminate crashes.
Toyota Yaris Cross compact SUV gets new motorsport-inspired grade
Toyota is extending the line-up for its hybrid-only Yaris Cross compact SUV with a new GR Sport grade for the UK and Europe.
All Fleet Services winds up operations on back of Carillion collapse and Covid
Fleet management solutions firm All Fleet Services has ceased trading on the back of losses related to the collapse of Carillion and the pandemic.
National Highways on hunt for innovations to cut hassle of roadworks
A new innovation competition intended to reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers, local businesses and communities is launching.
Zego expands fleet insurance portfolio with QBE deal
Commercial motor insurer Zego has partnered with A-rated insurance carrier QBE, expanding its ability to deliver tech-enabled, behaviour-led fleet insurance products.
Karl Anders named managing director of Mer UK
Mer UK has appointed Karl Anders as its managing director, spearheading work to scale up its EV charging operations in the UK.
Ground-breaking Munro all-electric 4×4 heads Stateside
The revolutionary Munro all-electric 4×4 off-roader is to be made available to fleets across the US from 2023 on the back of a major new deal … Read More »
UK charging specialist wins New York City deal for flagship EV project
UK-based electric vehicle infrastructure specialist Connected Kerb has won a deal to deliver on-street EV chargers for a ground-breaking project in New York.
£20m boost for EV charging: A ‘vital step in reducing range anxiety’
New government funding that will enable local authorities to install more than 1,000 charge points has been greeted by the fleet and leasing sector as “a … Read More »
Driverless technology needs education – self-driving vehicles will not eliminate crashes
IAM RoadSmart has highlighted the need to ensure that the government, and car makers, prioritise training for drivers in its evidence to a House of Commons … Read More »
Driver safety warning for fleets
New research from Alphabet (GB) has revealed 33% of fleet managers have little to no knowledge of corporate duty of care to employees that drive company-owned … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
ChargedEV appoints Felix Beltran as head of commercial
ChargedEV has appointed Felix Beltran to the role of head of commercial, driving growth and sales at the UK charging infrastructure installer.
