Natalie Middleton
Trakm8, Reflex Vehicle Hire and Licence Check shortlisted as Brake Fleet Champions
Brake has revealed the shortlist for its 2022 UK Fleet Champions Awards ahead of the prize ceremony this autumn.
Wessex Fleet spurs 24/7 driver support with FMG deal
Wessex Fleet continues to prioritise the delivery of round-the-clock accident management services in partnership with FMG.
Mer helps Durham County Council transform EV charging infrastructure
EV charging company Mer has tackled legacy infrastructure problems and successfully scaled charging across Durham County Council.
Nearly half of local authorities unready for EV switch, Geotab report finds
Almost half of local authorities in England are yet to set a date for completing the transition of their fleets to electric vehicles, according to a … Read More »
V2G trial cuts grid stress and charging costs
A new trial has shown that using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in tandem with other technologies can help to balance the grid despite the fast-rising number of … Read More »
Mer launches guide to EV charging grants for fleets
A new online guide to help fleets and workplaces navigate changes to government grants for EV charging infrastructure is now available from charging specialist Mer.
Wales to lower default speed limit to 20mph in UK-first
The default speed limit in Wales is to be lowered from 30mph to 20mph from next year, marking a first for a UK nation.
Kia previews new XCeed compact crossover
Kia has teased its new XCeed compact crossover ahead of its reveal next week.
DPDgroup accelerates work to achieve net zero by 2040
GeoPost/DPDgroup is accelerating its work in the fight against climate change with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction plans for both near-term 2030 decarbonisation and long-term 2040 … Read More »
EV prices hit record high, reports Aston Barclay
The volume of used diesel cars going under the hammer reached an all-time low in Q2, as used EV prices hit a new record.
Spike in demand for MOTs could bring delays
Drivers could face delays in booking their MOT due to a surge in the number of vehicles due for work.
Four in ten motorists don’t know drink-drive limit
More than four in 10 (42%) drivers say they don’t know the legal drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, equating to over 15 million … Read More »
Nationwide Windscreen Services bags Europcar deal
Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) is to supply vehicle glass services and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations to Europcar customers under a new deal.
New AutoMotive launches Electric Van Count to track transition to electric
A new data tool that will track the UK’s transition of vans from diesel to electric has launched from independent transport research organisation New AutoMotive.
Copart to scale up green parts salvage work under new acquisition
Vehicle salvage firm Copart has acquired green parts specialist Hills in line with plans to scale up its work in this area.
New car lead times may never go back under six months
A switch of focus at manufacturers means production levels may not dramatically rise in the future, leaving the average new car delivery time still at around … Read More »
CitySprint on the hunt for extra couriers and EV drivers across UK
CitySprint is recruiting new couriers and electric vehicle drivers across the UK to support business growth and logistics demand.
New video campaign from government to promote changes to Highway Code
A new video campaign that promotes the recent changes to the Highway Code to help protect vulnerable road users has launched from the Government.
Van theft under focus in new Driver for Better Business podcast
A new podcast setting out best practice for avoiding and dealing with van theft is now out from Driving for Better Business.
Heathrow expands drop-off charge to Terminal 4
Heathrow has extended its drop-off charge to the recently opened Terminal 4 to help cut down on car usage.
SG Fleet and Zoomo partner for e-bike salary sacrifice
A new partnership that will help electrify last-mile delivery fleets has been struck between e-bike specialist Zoomo and mobility solutions provider SG Fleet.
EV test-drive scheme launches at Gridserve Electric Forecourts
A new test-drive programme that enables customers to evaluate a variety of electric vehicles has launched at Gridserve’s Electric Forecourts in Norwich and Braintree.
Fears for sudden jump in Benefit-in-Kind tax on EVs
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned of fears that the Government could suddenly increase Benefit-in-Kind on electric cars due to the misapprehension that incentives … Read More »
DPD builds EV charging platform Bonnet into all-electric fleet plans
Parcel delivery company DPD is bolstering its plans for an all-electric fleet through a new partnership with public EV charging app Bonnet.
Free Van Driver Toolkit enhanced for first-year anniversary
The Van Driver Toolkit has gained latest enhancements and updates as it reaches its first-year anniversary.
Free leaflet debunks 19 common misconceptions on EVs
A free leaflet that quashes common myths on everything from electric vehicle charging to production is now available from the Government.
Seven Asset Management augments fleet proposition with Bridgestone
Seven Asset Management has entered into a three-year agreement with Bridgestone to enhance the tyre programme across all its business sectors.
Arval UK more than doubles EVs on fleet in a year
Arval has more than doubled the number of electric vehicles on its UK fleet in the 12 months to the end of June.
Drivetech nudges road safety message with new Driver’s Mate mascot
Driver training specialist Drivetech has launched a mascot toy version of its award-winning Driver’s Mate initiative in time for the annual FORS Conference next week.
Bristol Clean Air Zone confirmed to start in November
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone will start operating on Monday 28 November, levying charges across all types of older vehicles including cars and vans.
