Natalie Middleton
Electric Citroën Ami available for £19.99 a month on PCP
The Citroën Ami electric quadricycle is now available on personal contract purchase (PCP), priced from £19.99 per month over 24 months.
Hydrogen being allowed to ‘lag too far behind electricity’ for road transport, says FleetCheck
The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity” due to a lack of … Read More »
New car market shift to retail buyers likely to worsen used car shortages, says VRA
A widespread move by carmakers to steer sales of new cars towards more profitable private sales rather than fleet is likely to exacerbate the ongoing used … Read More »
AA ‘yellow paper’ spotlights incident management best practice
A new ‘yellow paper’ collating best practice guidance on incident management is now available from the AA.
Plug-in Car Grant ‘rug pull’ is premature move, says fleet and auto sector
The Government’s withdrawal of the Plug-in Car Grant from today has largely been slammed across the fleet and automotive sector, which says it leaves the EV … Read More »
Government closes Plug-in Car Grant to focus on improving EV charging
The Government is closing the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) from today as it moves the focus onto improving the UK’s EV charging network.
BVRLA urges fleet sector to help lobby on low EV BiK rates
The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit-in-Kind rates low and giving foresight beyond the current 2024/25 cut-off … Read More »
Fastned opens first ultra-rapid charging station in London
Fastned has launched its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging station in London, supporting the capital’s plans to become a net-zero city by 2030.
New specialist EV charging firm to offer widespread services to fleets
A new EV charging company that will deliver flexible EV charging solutions to support an accelerated electric rollout has debuted at the 35th International Electric Vehicle … Read More »
CLM completes management buyout
Fleet management company CLM has completed a management buyout from the Maxxia Group for an undisclosed sum.
Wex joins Crown Commercial Service public sector framework for first time
Wex has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service framework for the first time ever, expanding its offering to UK public sector businesses.
Competition regulator to carry out urgent review of fuel prices
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it will carry out an urgent review of the fuel market alongside a longer-term investigation to explore whether … Read More »
EV sal sac scheme gives ‘ultimate short cut to carbon reduction’ to Willmott Dixon
A new, flexible ‘Go EV’ car benefit scheme has been described as the “ultimate short cut to carbon reduction” by Willmott Dixon after enabling large numbers … Read More »
UK’s local authority electric vehicle fleet up almost fivefold in five years
Local authorities across the UK have grown their electric fleets almost fivefold in the last five years, new research suggests.
Large numbers of drivers still not aware of changes to Highway Code
Many drivers remain unaware of the recent changes to the Highway Code despite communications campaigns, bringing fears for road safety.
Polestar begins deliveries on 65,000-EV deal with Hertz
Polestar has begun deliveries of its Polestar 2 electric fastback to Hertz in a major deal to electrify the global car rental giant’s retail and rideshare … Read More »
Novuna Vehicle Solutions posts record pre-tax profits of £54m
Novuna Vehicle Solutions has posted record pre-tax profits of £54m, contributing to record profits of £130.1m for the group, despite the semiconductor shortage.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Peugeot cuts prices for e-Rifter electric MPV
Peugeot has cut prices and updated the line-up for its e-Rifter electric MPV, further enhancing value.
Dangerous drivers caught on film by officers in unmarked HGVs
New footage shows drivers who were literally driving ‘hands-free’ caught by police officers in an unmarked HGV.
Rivus fleet management deal with National Grid extended to 2030
National Grid has extended its fleet management contract with Rivus to 2030 while incorporating additional services.
New Nissan Juke Hybrid: Price and specs revealed
The Nissan Juke is now available with a new hybrid powertrain, delivering improved efficiency and lower emissions.
Europcar adds Tesla Model 3 to flexible subscription fleet
Europcar is deploying the Tesla Model 3 on its fleet to help businesses go electric without the need for a long-term commitment.
Genesis pairs with Shell Recharge Solutions for ‘seamless’ charging experience
Genesis Motor Europe has partnered with Shell Recharge Solutions to provide seamless charging services for its growing EV line-up.
Charge My Street joins Paua EV roaming network
EV charge point community benefit society Charge My Street has joined the Paua roaming network, said to be the largest in the UK.
Telematics algorithm for PHEVs to help fleet managers cut fuel costs
Targa Telematics has enhanced its Targa Lite telematics solution with a new plug-in hybrid function to further help fleet managers optimise fuel consumption amid soaring prices.
Cut fuel duty 10p and introduce fuel price stabiliser, AA demands
The AA has called upon the Government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately and introduce a fuel price stabiliser to help counter the … Read More »
New platform to simplify fleet switch to EVs
Tusker and Diode have launched a new platform that will further support businesses looking to switch employees to electric vehicles.
Joined-up fleet management solution to help eliminate dangers of phone checking
CameraMatics has integrated Ping’s voice-tech into its fleet and vehicle safety technology to help businesses eliminate driver distraction.
VRA reveals speakers for first in-person AGM since start of pandemic
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has announced three guest speakers for next month’s Annual General Meeting – the first to be held in-person since the start … Read More »
