Natalie Middleton
Trakm8 to showcase suite of fleet management solutions at Great British Fleet Event
Tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event will mark the return of telematics and fleet management technology specialist Trakm8, which will showcase how its solutions can improve fleet … Read More »
AA pledges further support for Ukraine aid efforts
The AA has announced a host of new measures to support Ukrainian refugees, ranging from jobs and free refresher driving courses, to help for convoys taking … Read More »
Connected vehicle data to become ‘successor product’ to fleet telematics, reckons Epyx
Connected vehicle technology will become the “successor product” to telematics for fleets over the next few years as it becomes more commercially viable, Epyx reckons.
Sopp+Sopp to deliver same-day vehicle repairs under Rapid Repair Network tie-up
Accident management specialist Sopp+Sopp is to deliver same- and one-day mobile repairs for its fleet and commercial clients under a new partnership with Rapid Repair Network.
ARI Fleet UK rebrands as Holman
ARI Fleet UK has relaunched as Holman as part of a global rebrand and company-wide reorganisation to offer leasing and fleet management customers enhanced levels of … Read More »
BVRLA webinar to examine impact of supply chain issues on rental and leasing sector
The BVRLA is to hold an Industry Outlook webinar next Wednesday (30 March) to support its leasing and rental sector members with the current supply chain … Read More »
Drivetech to roll out new look at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Drivetech has invested in its digital future with new branding, set to be displayed at next week’s Great British Fleet Event.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Rise in road collisions resulting in death or serious injury
The proportion of incidents resulting in death or serious injury in Britain has risen, according to new data from Churchill Motor Insurance.
BP to invest £1bn in UK EV charging infrastructure
BP has announced new plans to invest £1bn in electric vehicle charging in the UK, marking its largest-ever EV charging expansion.
UK car production falls for eighth month as chip shortage persists
UK car production in February fell 41.3% to 61,657 units, marking the weakest February for since 2009.
New Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund launches today for local authorities
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has announced the launch of the new Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) today (25 March 2022).
Government pledges 10-fold increase in EV charge points by 2030
The Government has unveiled its long-awaited Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, pledging to increase the UK’s EV charge points 10-fold.
Tighter rules banning mobile phone use behind wheel come into effect
New rules tightening up mobile phone use at the wheel are now effective from today.
Local authorities to get insights on EV charging tech and advice at next week’s GBFE show
Local authorities attending next week’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to access a wealth of advice on EV charging infrastructure and reveals of new … Read More »
Spring Statement 2022 fails to bring company car tax and EV support, says fleet sector
The fleet sector has responded to yesterday’s Spring Statement, highlighting how actions to outline company car tax rates going forwards and new incentives on EV take-up … Read More »
Honda reveals hybrid-only Civic and confirms trio of new electrified models
Honda has taken the wraps off its new hybrid-only Civic and announced a trio of new electrified models.
New planning tool to help fleets go electric
Businesses looking to electrify their depot-based vehicle fleets have now been given a major helping hand with a new tool from UK Power Networks.
Nissan presents six-model electrified line-up due this summer
Nissan has revealed its new six-part electrified line-up arriving this summer as it commits to ending investment in new pure internal combustion engines for passenger vehicles.
DHL Express to roll out 270 new electric vans on last-mile fleet
DHL Express is rolling out a further 270 new electric vans, which will join its last-mile fleet.
Europe burns equivalent of 15 million loaves of bread every day in cars
Governments globally are being urged to immediately halt the use of food crops for fuel as new figures show Europe turns 10,000 tonnes of wheat every … Read More »
Penny Stoolman appointed managing director at Prestige Fleet Servicing
Industry expert Penny Stoolman has joined Prestige Fleet Servicing as managing director.
Stantec UK to switch from company car scheme to EV and hybrid salary sacrifice
Stantec UK is phasing out its current company car scheme and switching to a flexible benefit allowance that includes access to salary sacrifice through Fleet Evolution.
Find out about the world’s fastest and most powerful EV charging at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Fleets attending next week’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out more about new HyperCharging technology – said to be the fastest and … Read More »
New EV partnership aims to provide more charge points for fleets
A new partnership set to bring more chargers for businesses across the UK has been agreed by two EV companies.
Chancellor announces fuel duty cut in Spring Statement
A much-anticipated cut in fuel duty has been announced in today’s Spring Statement, bringing some relief to drivers and businesses as fuel prices continue to hit … Read More »
Raft of new vehicle and technology reveals at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Next week’s Great British Fleet Event is to play host to a large number of reveals, including vehicles and services, ensuring an informative day out for … Read More »
Demand for car clubs surges as business travel returns
Hundreds of businesses are adding car rental clubs to their travel policies to meet growing demand for business travel as employees return to work.
Driver training key to enhancing fuel duty cut, says Red DRM
Fleets taking efficient driving courses in 2022 with Red Driver Risk Management have seen on average more than three times the savings that Rishi Sunak is … Read More »
Comment: Choosing the best home set-up for your EV charging needs
Charlie Cook, CEO and founder of Rightcharge, gives his top tips to EV drivers on choosing the best energy tariff and home charge point for their … Read More »