Natalie Middleton
New end-to-end EV transition solution launches for fleets
Charge point management platform Fuuse has launched a new enterprise fleet solution to accelerate the journey to electric fleets.
UK orders open for first Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available to order, featuring the model’s first-ever plug-in hybrid plus all-new architecture and exterior and interior design.
Drivetech drives UK business growth with new commercial consultant
Driver training specialist Drivetech has appointed Anthony Marcou as UK commercial consultant as part of its commitment to delivering continued business growth.
Peugeot 208 gets enhanced specification and new trim levels
Peugeot has updated the 208 with enhanced specification and a new trim structure.
BP to invest £50m in new EV battery testing centre and UK laboratory
BP is to invest up to £50m in a new electric vehicle battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK under new plans.
Red Driving School to go all-electric on learner fleet by 2025
Red Driving School has announced plans to move to an all-electric learner fleet by 2025 and take steps to reduce its carbon emissions.
Drink driving accounts for 15% of road deaths, new DfT figures reveal
Drunk drivers accounted for 15% of all UK road deaths in newly revealed Department for Transport figures.
Teletrac Navman teams with Driving for Better Business on fleet safety message
Telematics specialist Teletrac Navman has partnered with the Driving for Better Business scheme to improve awareness of work-related road risk, employers’ duty of care and employees’ … Read More »
Digital Innk grows fleet service network 800%
Digital Innk has grown its service network by 800% to over 2,200 sites in the last 12 months, supporting its work to set a new standard … Read More »
UK fuel tax cuts ‘paltry’ compared to rest of Europe
The UK’s fuel tax cuts are among the lowest in Europe, leading drivers to pay as much as 20p more per litre of petrol than drivers … Read More »
Nexus appoints new finance director
Nexus Vehicle Rental has appointed Alex Cook as finance director to support the business through the next stage of its growth.
Ctrack rebrands as Inseego under telematics expansion plans
Ctrack has rebranded as Inseego as part of a relaunch of the telematics, asset tracking and vehicle camera business in the UK, Europe, Australia and New … Read More »
Europcar opens new central Edinburgh branch
Business and leisure drivers can now access rental vehicle services in the heart of Edinburgh’s East End with the opening of a new Europcar branch.
EV drivers without off-street parking face a very mixed bag
A new report has revealed a significant increase in the number of households living close to public chargers, but with wide variations between local authorities.
BVRLA secures post-Brexit clarity for rental and leasing sectors
The BVRLA has helped to secure much-needed regulatory clarity around the legal status of rental and leasing firms in the vehicle supply chain.
Alphabet launches all-new Online Service Booking Portal
Alphabet GB has introduced a newly upgraded Online Service Booking Portal featuring connected car functionality and proactive alerts to provide customers with real-time service, maintenance and … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Consultation on expanding ULEZ London-wide closes Friday 29th July
A consultation on plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover almost the whole of the capital from 29 August 2023 opened two … Read More »
Putting the business into Driving for Better Business
FTSE-listed multinationals, household name private companies, large local authorities, NHS Trusts and SMEs are collectively saving money, simply by adopting a systematic approach to fleet management … Read More »
Nationwide EV charging network Mer goes live on Zap-Pay
Nationwide EV charging network Mer, which is owned by renewable energy producer Statkraft, is the latest to go live on Zap-Pay, a way to pay for … Read More »
LV= launches Electrix proposition to help drivers lease, charge and insure EVs
LV= General Insurance is today launching ElectriX, a one-stop shop offering drivers everything they need to get on the road with an electric car – from … Read More »
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces UK pricing for all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the ID. Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125.
BVRLA responds to new Consumer Duty structure
BVRLA emphasises need for Gold Standard with new Consumer Duty response.
Telematics study reveals activity at UK airports nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
Report based on analysis carried out by Targa Telematics, investigating hourly utilisation data from airport ground support vehicles.
EV Ready fleets, Nissan Ariya, and AI for vans in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World is now available to read, featuring latest news, EV & LCV reviews and a special feature on EV Ready fleets. … Read More »
43% of motorists fail to check their tyre pressure, according to Venson
Venson urges fleet managers to review their tyre management policies as latest National Highways report one in five vehicles break down due to tyre issues.
Rising fuel prices causing 38% of drivers to consider an EV as their next car, survey finds
Recent increases in fuel prices have caused 37.94% of drivers previously not in the market for an electric car to now consider one as their next … Read More »
Idea that franchise dealers are required more for EV SMR than ICE is “myth”, new research shows
The idea that franchise dealers are required more for electric vehicle (EV) service, maintenance and repair (SMR) than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts is a … Read More »
All-Electric Ford E-Transits on flexible leasing
200 pre-ordered All-Electric E-Transits are now starting to be be delivered to dealers, ready for customers to try on its Flexible Leasing solution.
Citroën launches all-new C5 X
Citroën has launched its all-new C5 X flagship model – available as a Plug-in Hybrid with up to 37 miles of electric range or with petrol … Read More »
