Natalie Middleton
Tusker simplifies charging for EV drivers under Zap-Map tie-up
Tusker has partnered with charging app Zap-Map to help simplify charging for its salary sacrifice drivers.
Babcock rises to huge driver and grey fleet task with DriverCheck
Babcock International is ensuring it meets its licence checking obligations for over 9,000 drivers under a new deal with DriverCheck.
SsangYong teases new Torres electric SUV
SsangYong has confirmed that its new midsize SUV will be called Torres and will arrive in Europe in late 2023.
Novuna MD Jon Lawes appointed as BVRLA chair
The BVRLA has officially confirmed Jon Lawes, managing director of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, as the new chair of the association, with Lakshmi Moorthy from Arval becoming … Read More »
Renault Scenic reborn as all-electric crossover
Renault has provided a first glimpse of an all-electric crossover, due 2024 and reviving the Scenic name.
Only one in four fleets affected by chip shortage, finds Arval
Just one in four fleets (26%) say that they have been affected by the global semiconductor shortage that’s hit vehicle production and sales globally.
Cygnet Healthcare praises Fleet Evolution for niche fleet service provision
Award-winning healthcare specialist Cygnet Healthcare has applauded EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist Fleet Evolution for its work to support Cygnet’s niche fleet.
Employers urged to include smartwatches and wearables guidance in fleet policies
Fleet policies should be updated to include advice to drivers on not actively using smartwatches and wearables while behind the wheel.
ev.energy expands into public charging under Allstar tie-up
Smart home charging app ev.energy is to offer customers access to a growing network of 5,700 public charging stations from Allstar Business Solutions under a new … Read More »
New government towing scheme to provide drivers with targeted training
The Government has implemented a new safe towing scheme, designed to ensure fleet and private drivers who tow trailers are safe and accredited.
Tesla to open up UK Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Tesla’s Supercharger pilot programme is rolling out to the UK and other new markets, opening up its sites to non-Tesla vehicles.
Anglian Water propels EV plans further with new salary sacrifice scheme
Anglian Water has deployed a new salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker as part of its drive to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Gridserve Car Leasing launches 1,000 miles free charging offer
Gridserve Car Leasing has launched a 1,000 miles free charging offer for drivers who make the switch to an electric vehicle.
Local charger scarcity impacting buyer interest in EVs, says VRA
Poor availability of charging facilities on a local basis is impacting buyer interest in both new and used electric vehicles.
Scotland’s biggest ultra-rapid charging station opens in Hamilton
European rapid charging company Fastned has opened Scotland’s first ultra-rapid charging station in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
New-look BMW 3 Series on sale with latest tech and styling
BMW has updated the 3 Series saloon and estate with a redesign and latest digital tech as part of a mid-life update.
Fuel duty cut wiped out as UK petrol and diesel prices continue to hit new records
Fuel prices across the UK have hit further new highs, raising concerns that retailers are not fully passing on the historic duty cut in the Spring … Read More »
Sogo expands senior management team with key appointments
Flexible leasing company Sogo is ramping up its senior management team with three key appointments, accelerating its growth plans.
Enterprise and Norfolk County Council tie up on new car club in Norwich
A new car club offering that provides business and private drivers with access to over 40 vehicles has opened in Norwich in partnership with Norfolk County … Read More »
Select Car Leasing partners with Egg to make switch to EVs hassle-free
Renewable energy brand Egg has signed up Select Car Leasing as an official partner for its new EV charge point subscription service.
Car club membership doubles in UK
The number of active car club members in the UK almost doubled last year, helping to reduce congestion on our roads and carbon emissions.
Vauxhall drops Insignia in UK due to market trends and electrification
Vauxhall has removed the Insignia from its UK line-up due to changing customer tastes and its wholesale move to electrification.
Furniture Village goes electric with Peugeot e-2008 fleet
Peugeot has won a deal to supply 25 e-2008s to Furniture Village, which is adopting a fully electric fleet.
Myenergi appoints Tom Callow as head of external affairs
Myenergi, developer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charger, has announced the appointment of Tom Callow as head of external affairs.
Switch to EVs prompts move to leasing for SMEs
Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are turning to leasing in the move to fleet electrification.
Delays on essential safety reports risking fleet compliance
The fleet sector and DVSA are being urged to work together to remove complexity from compliance for O licence legislation.
Final agenda announced for ‘sell-out’ AFP fleet conference
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has released its final agenda for its first-ever annual conference, which has already reached its capacity of 250 delegates.
EV switch is “easy and obvious way” for van fleets to cut running costs
More businesses should explore electrifying their van operations to unlock reduced running costs.
Shell partners with ABB for roll-out of world’s fastest electric car charger
Shell and ABB E-mobility have partnered to start the roll-out of what’s said to be the world’s fastest all-in-one electric car charger.
New partnership to accelerate transition to electric fleets
A new collaboration that will help fleets make the transition to low carbon mobility has been founded by Gemserv, Briggs Equipment, Dodona Analytics, Geotab and Liberty … Read More »
