Natalie Middleton
EZ-Charge to ramp up charger production on back of fast-rising local authority demand
British electric car charging specialist EZ-Charge is preparing to ramp up production of its self-developed 22kWh charging unit following the announcement of the Government’s Electric Vehicle … Read More »
Renault Clio and Captur model ranges updated for 2022
Renault has revised the line-ups for the Clio and Captur models with a new grade structure, extra equipment and the addition of a new hybrid powertrain … Read More »
Targa Telematics scoops Ecovadis Silver medal for ESG performance
Targa Telematics has been awarded the Ecovadis Silver medal for its achievements in corporate social responsibility, rewarding its efforts in the sustainability field.
Lead times of up to a year now the norm for all vehicle types, finds BVRLA
Supply shortages are hitting the fleet sector hard, with lead times of up to a year now the norm for all vehicle types as manufacturers prioritise … Read More »
Biggest-ever fuel price increases in over 20 years
Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, despite the 5p fuel duty cut announced in the Spring Statement.
Vauxhall streamlines model line-up and cuts pricing for Corsa and Mokka
Vauxhall has simplified the Corsa and Mokka model line-ups and cut pricing by up to £3,290 with a new grade structure.
Enterprise expands Reading rental and car club fleet with £1.1m investment
Enterprise is more than trebling its vehicle capacity in Reading while also increasing its car club offering under a new major investment.
InstaVolt launches largest EV hub yet
Charge point operator InstaVolt has launched one of the UK’s largest EV charging hubs, located at Stroud Park, Banbury and providing 16 rapid chargers.
Fleet market falls in weakest March for new car registrations since 1998
Fleet registrations slumped in March as the new car market hit its lowest level since 1998 on the back of the chip shortage.
Drug drivers to undertake rehabilitation courses under new proposals
Drug drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel under new government proposals.
AFP’s first annual conference to tackle fleet charging solutions and eLCV operations
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed the speaker line-up for its first-ever annual conference, which will address key operational issues with EV charging and … Read More »
Grosvenor Group appoints new leadership team
The Grosvenor Group has named Nick Hughes as its new CEO as part of three key appointments.
Maxus to reveal two new electric vehicles for UK at CV Show
Maxus is to showcase two new electric vehicles for the UK market at the CV Show from 24 to 26 May, as it also continues its … Read More »
Polestar to supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles
Polestar is to provide rental giant Hertz with up to 65,000 electric vehicles over five years for both its retail and rideshare fleets.
Limiting climate change will require revolutionary transport changes, says IPCC
Meeting climate mitigation goals will require transformative changes in transport, including electrification along with systemic changes that lead to reductions in demand for transport.
£25m APC funding for late-stage automotive R&D projects to help drive net zero
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is investing up to £25m in UK-based, late-stage, collaborative research and development of automotive technology and processes.
Concerns over new AI app that lets pedestrians shop drivers for speeding
Police forensic video analysis experts have raised concerns about a new smartphone app that claims to gather evidence of speeding and lets pedestrians shop drivers.
Councils urged to incentivise transition to EVs in shared transport
Local authorities are being urged to incentivise the transition to electric vehicles by offering reduced permit fees for electric car club vehicles and open access charging … Read More »
One in three vans fail MOT due to brake defects
Nearly 30% of vans fail their MOT due to a brake defect, leading to vehicle downtime and additional costs.
Kia details electric and PHEV powertrains for new Niro
Kia has revealed details of the electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its second-generation Niro, ahead of orders opening later this month.
Mazda speeds up delivery times with new UK-direct import route
Mazda UK is now importing cars directly from Japan to Bristol to optimise logistics and speed up delivery times.
‘Worst-ever’ new car supply problems hitting fleet sector hard
The worst new vehicle supply problems in a generation are causing the fleet industry huge problems, including sky-rocketing daily rental rates and lead times that are … Read More »
Cupra Born electric hot hatch gains higher-power e-Boost versions
Cupra has expanded the line-up for its Born electric hatchback with new ‘e-Boost’ higher-power derivatives.
Toyota bZ4X electric SUV to boast driving range of up to 317 miles
Toyota has confirmed its bZ4X electric SUV will have up to 317 miles when it imminently launches in the UK and across Europe.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Moto boosts motorway ultra-rapid charging network with 24 new 350kW chargers
Moto is adding 24 ultra-rapid charging points to its UK network in partnership with Gridserve.
FuelGenie and Fuelmate renew partnership for further five years
FuelGenie and Fuelmate have agreed to extend their partnership until 2027, enabling more Fuelmate customers to access the FuelGenie network of petrol stations.
FMG to expand into blue-light sector with GRG acquisition
FMG has completed its acquisition of GRG Public Resources, enabling it to expand and evolve its existing incident management and roadside services into the blue-light arena.
Trakm8 to talk fleet management technology and sustainability at CV Show 2022
Vehicle technology specialist Trakm8 is to showcase how its solutions can drive fleet efficiency and sustainability at the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show.
New council powers on yellow box junctions to bring ‘avalanche’ of false fines
Guidance on yellow box junctions needs a major rethink to avoid thousands of drivers being wrongly fined once councils get new powers.
