Natalie Middleton
Engineius reduces risk and increases perks for self-employed drivers
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius is expanding its work with insurance platform Collective Benefits to help protect its network of over 500 self-employed drivers.
One in five RAC patrol vans to have EV charging capability by end-2022
One in every five RAC patrol vans will be able to give electric vehicles an emergency roadside boost by the end of 2022 – supporting fleets … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BVRLA launches Clean Air Zone guide for fleets and drivers
The BVRLA has launched a new web guide, designed to provide useful information for fleets and individuals on current and forthcoming Clean Air Zones (CAZs).
Used car desirability index to show vendors what’s hot and what’s not
Aston Barclay has developed a used car desirability index to help both vendors and dealers understand what’s hot and what’s not in the current market.
Warning of traffic jams over bank holiday
This bank holiday weekend could see an estimated 10.8 million trips taken by cars, bringing the risk of jams – particularly if the weather is nice.
Octopus grows electric vehicle work with help of Leaselink
Octopus Electric Vehicles is using the Leaselink solution from Ebbon-Dacs to source, order and track delivery of all new electric vehicles to its customers.
Fleet Logistics earns Bronze Award for sustainability from EcoVadis
Fleet Logistics Group has won a Bronze Award in the latest survey by Paris-based sustainability ratings platform EcoVadis.
Engineius embeds Flock’s flexible fleet insurance in vehicle movement service
Fast-growing vehicle movement solution Engineius is using Flock to insure the hundreds of vehicles it moves for commercial fleets every day.
Genesis G80 and GV80 score five-star Euro NCAP results
Genesis’ European newcomers, the G80 and GV80, have scored a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests.
Kia Picanto scores fleet deal for meals-on-wheels service
Kia is supplying 75 Picantos to Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) for its meals-on-wheels service.
Radius acquires Modus to advance vehicle telematics work
Telematics and fuel cards specialist Radius is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy app-based tracking and insurtech business Modus.
TTC Group sold by Palatine in MBO and private capital deal
TTC Group has been sold by Palatine Private Equity to the TTC management team supported by investment by Pricoa Private Capital.
Used car prices undergoing ‘seismic shift’ upwards
The used car sector is seeing a seismic shift upwards in pricing, thanks to robust consumer demand and dwindling supplies, indicating a strong summer for used … Read More »
Toyota lowers RAV4 PHEV entry price with new grade
Toyota has introduced a new entry-level trim for its RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, lowering the entry-level price.
Transport Committee surveys drivers on EV barriers
The Transport Committee has launched a short survey exploring the key influences on electric vehicle decisions.
BMW and Mini launch one-stop shop EV charging service
BMW and Mini have launched a new charging service in the UK, bringing access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks.
Jaguar I-Pace becomes Google Street View’s first electric vehicle
A modified Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV is being used by Google to measure air quality in Dublin over the next 12 months.
Renault Arkana hybrid SUV: Prices and specs confirmed
Renault’s Arkana hybrid SUV has opened for pre-orders, priced from £25,300.
Third of fleets lack legal vehicle policy
Whilst the vast majority of those who manage their business’s fleet are aware that a company vehicle policy is a legal requirement, a third (33%) don’t … Read More »
Cupra Born electric car to bring up to 231hp and 335-mile range
Cupra has revealed its first all-electric vehicle, due in 2022 and promising up to 231hp of power and 335 miles of range.
HMRC announces latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced new advisory fuel rates, effective from 1 June 2021 and introducing a number of changes.
SMH on recruitment drive to meet record fleet demand
SMH Fleet Solutions is recruiting more than 130 technicians across the UK as it reports fast-rising demand for its services.
Fleets already concerned over diesel and petrol residual values
The issue of future residual values for ICE cars and vans is becoming a concern to fleets in the countdown to 2030.
Onto expands subscription fleet with 250 Peugeot e-2008 models
Electric car subscription service Onto has expanded its fleet with 250 Peugeot e-2008 GT models.
Audi appoints Claire English as new head of fleet
Claire English is joining Audi UK as its new head of fleet from 12 July.
Škoda Octavia Scout returns exclusively for emergency services
Škoda has reintroduced its offroad-focused Scout trim for the latest-generation Octavia – but only for emergency service customers.
Volvo partners with NewMotion to support drivers with home charging
Volvo Car UK has appointed NewMotion as its electric vehicle charge point partner, supporting drivers with home charging solutions.
UK’s public charge point network grows by more than a quarter in a year
The UK’s public EV charging network has grown by 27.0% over the last 12 months, including significant growth in the first quarter of 2021.
Top news of the week
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How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs
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Tevva prepares to call in administrators while seeking rescue deal
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Qwello builds pan-European charging solution with Park & Charge acquisition
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New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
