Natalie Middleton
Drink drive and road safety warnings for Jubilee bank holiday
Motorists are being warned of the dangers of both drink driving and fatigue on long journeys as an estimated 15 million people gear up for the … Read More »
Grosvenor Leasing scores Whistl accolade for helping drivers go electric
Whistl has named Grosvenor Leasing as its ‘Supplier of the Year 2022’ for its work to develop a new company car policy encouraging drivers into ultra-low … Read More »
FuelGenie and The Fuel Store sign fuel card partnership deal
Fuel card provider The Fuel Store is now offering its customers the FuelGenie card under a new partnership.
Low Emission Zones introduced in Scotland’s four largest cities
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) have now been formally introduced across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, although there is a grace period until enforcement starts.
Land Rover Defender 130 arrives with eight seats and extra space
Land Rover has expanded the Defender line-up with a range-topping extra-long version that brings increased interior space and eight-seater functionality.
Toyota to break into large van sector in Stellantis tie-up
Toyota is to launch a large van in Europe that will include a fully electric version and will complete its LCV line-up.
Fiat to axe to all non-electrified vehicles from UK line-up
Fiat is to only sell mild hybrids and fully electric vehicles in the UK from 1 July, eliminating all non-electrified models from its line-up.
Electric vehicle use rises by 71% but car ownership falls
The number of electric vehicles on UK roads has soared but car ownership has seen its second-ever fall in more than 100 years.
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent to cut vehicle downtime with £1m technology investment
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has invested more than £1m in new equipment that will help increase uptime for its commercial vehicle fleet customers.
Leasing Options to grow sales channels with new senior hire
Manchester-based Leasing Options has hired Pete White as its new director of online sales, supporting growth plans.
CameraMatics drives green fleet management focus with Telematicus acquisition
CameraMatics has bought Macclesfield-based driver and vehicle app specialist Telematicus to further develop its green fleet management capabilities.
Demand for business car leasing grows 77% in Q1, with electrification driving demand
New data from Leasing.com shows that new car business lease enquiries rose 77% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022.
Last year saw £71.2 million of car parts stolen, new research reveals
The research from Direct Line Motor Insurance, obtained from local police forces across the country, found an estimated 474,600 parts were stolen from vehicles in 2021 … Read More »
Drivers planning 19.5m trips by car as double Jubilee bank holiday looms
The extra-long Jubilee bank holiday weekend will see drivers make an estimated 19.5m leisure journeys by car, research from RAC Breakdown suggests.
National Windscreens directors expand roles within global Cary Group
Three board members of National Windscreens have been appointed to board roles within Cary Group, the global car care services provider. Mike Rotin becomes UK group … Read More »
Jardine Motors Group enhances customer experience with Engineius partnership
Jardine Motors Group has deployed Engineius’ tech-enabled vehicle movement service to give customers and colleagues full transparency and control.
Cost of rapid charging up 21% in eight months
The average price for pay-as-you go rapid charging has risen 21% since September in line with soaring energy prices.
New pop-up solar EV charging hub is deployable in 24 hours
A new pop-up mini solar car park and electric vehicle charging hub that’s deployable in just 24 hours has debuted this week in the UK.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Liberty Charge and AppyWay partner to transform charging for EV drivers
Charge point operator Liberty Charge has teamed up with AppyWay mobility solutions specialist to transform EV charging for consumers and businesses with a new ‘Park&Charge’ product. … Read More »
FORS reveals details for 2022 annual conference
FORS has announced details of its 2022 annual conference, which takes place on Tuesday 12 July 2022 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
ChargedEV to double workforce in next 12 months
ChargedEV is planning to double its workforce over the next 12 months in response to fast-rising demand for chargers from businesses and drivers.
Jubilee half-term set to bring traffic jams on major routes
Major routes to holiday destinations are expected to see heavy traffic over the weekend as schools break for half-term and preparations start for the Jubilee bank … Read More »
Ambulance service goes green for patient transport with Kia e-Niro
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has replaced every one of its non-emergency patient transport service (NEPTS) cars in Derbyshire with the fully electric … Read More »
Odin Automotive rebrands and launches full suite of electrification services
Odin Automotive has renamed as B-ON and introduced a suite of holistic solutions to accelerate the electrification of commercial fleets worldwide.
Charging from lampposts 46% cheaper than on-the-road rapid charging
On-street charging could bring significant cost and convenience benefits to EV drivers but the Government must ramp up the number of residential charge points to avoid … Read More »
‘Unrealistic and excessive’ EV insurance rates proving barrier to wider uptake
Punitive insurance premiums for EVs are hitting lower-paid workers hardest and preventing them from going electric.
UK car production down 11.3% amid ongoing chip shortage
Output from the UK’s car production plants dropped 11.3% in April, hit by the ongoing chip shortage, the impact of the war in Ukraine and model … Read More »
Training vital for drivers navigating post-pandemic world, says Drivetech
Drivetech has responded to the news that fatalities on UK roads have risen 7%, urging businesses to upskill drivers in dealing with vital new changes in … Read More »
Housing association to cut fleet costs 30% in move to contract hire
Believe Housing is on track to cut its fleet operational costs by around 30% over the next five years by moving its LCV fleet from a … Read More »
