Natalie Middleton
Funeral details announced for fleet stalwart Vic Barnes
Former ACFO director Vic Barnes is to be laid to rest next week with a funeral service near Doncaster.
Nissan GB appoints Michael Auliar as sales director
Nissan Motor GB’s former fleet sales director Michael Auliar has been appointed as the brand’s new sales director, effective 4 April.
FuelGenie scores place on new Crown Commercial Service framework
FuelGenie has been listed as an accredited supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new fuel cards and associated services framework.
Carmakers probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct
Automakers in Europe are being probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles.
Logistics UK to guide fleets to net zero with new consultancy service
A new service to help vehicle fleets decarbonise operations effectively and swiftly is now available from Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC).
Reflex Vehicle Hire marks 10th anniversary
Reflex Vehicle Hire is celebrating a historic milestone as the business marks its 10th anniversary.
Licence Check to demo new drivers’ CPC Hours feature in DAVIS at Great British Fleet Event
Licence Check is to reveal a new free-to-use drivers’ CPC Hours feature within its DAVIS platform at the Great British Fleet Event this month.
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid to deliver 43-mile EV range and 8% BiK
Kia has revealed specs for the all-new Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, which will deliver a low Benefit-in-Kind band and long electric range when it starts deliveries next … Read More »
Plug-in Van Grant scheme extended for further two years
The Government is extending availability of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants for a further two years, ensuring fleets can benefit from them until at least … Read More »
Growing call to cut fuel duty to reduce burden of soaring fuel costs
Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor to cut the fuel duty in the spring statement to reduce the burden of soaring fuel prices on consumers and … Read More »
Five-point plan to help fleets control spending on petrol and diesel
A five-point plan to control spending on petrol and diesel has been issued by FleetCheck as prices reach record levels in the wake of the Ukraine … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover reuses I-Pace batteries for portable energy storage unit
Jaguar Land Rover is giving a second life to I-Pace batteries for a portable zero-emission energy storage unit in partnership with Pramac.
Scotland’s hospitality industry urged to gear up quickly for EVs
Hospitality and leisure industries in Scotland are being encouraged to equip themselves with comprehensive electric vehicle charging to meet future demand from guests.
BP to create city hydrogen hub in Aberdeen JV
BP and Aberdeen City Council have signed a joint venture agreement to develop a city hydrogen hub, targeting production from 2024.
RAC joins forces with Zap-Map to support electric drivers
The RAC has joined forces with Zap-Map to further support electric vehicle drivers who run out of charge.
Connected Kerb appoints Good Energy founder Juliet Davenport to board
EV charging infrastructure solutions specialist Connected Kerb has appointed Juliet Davenport to its board as a non-executive director.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
While there’s a lot to be said for having a home charger, the UK’s public charging network is rapidly advancing too, says Natalie Middleton.
Drive to Zero to come under Northgate focus at Great British Fleet Event
With the Government’s 2030 ICE ban starting to get a bit too close for comfort, a growing number of fleets are trying to embrace the shift … Read More »
Geotab to advise on using data to go green at Great British Fleet Event
With fleet emphasis on sustainability goals increasing and deadlines approaching, Geotab is to provide expert advice on using data to go green at this month’s Great … Read More »
Fuel prices hit new highs but signs of easing
Petrol and diesel pump prices hit new highs at the weekend but a fallback in the oil price should see prices start to ease in the … Read More »
AssetWorks doubles commercial team to meet expansion plans
AssetWorks has increased its UK commercial team by 50% in the first quarter of 2022 so far, hiring crucial roles to meet its expansion goals.
BP to help SMEs go electric with new all-in-one solution
BP has launched a new e-mobility solution to help small business fleets go electric.
Northgate’s new Safe Driver programme to help enhance fleet driver wellbeing and safety
Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched a new package of driver safety solutions to increase driver wellbeing and fleet efficiency.
Enhanced Enterprise Travel Direct platform to help fleets control business travel
Enterprise is significantly enhancing its Enterprise Travel Direct (ETD) booking and compliance management platform to help fleets further control their business rentals.
Ford to launch seven new electric vehicles in Europe by 2024
Ford is to launch seven new fully electric vehicles in Europe by 2024, supporting plans to go net zero by 2035.
Alphabet extends incident management contract with FMG
Alphabet has extended its incident management contract with FMG for a further two years, building on over two decades of collaboration.
2022 Great British Fleet Event to bring unmissable line-up
There’s just over two weeks to go until the doors open to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing fleets a not-to-be-missed chance to see and … Read More »
EchoMaster to provide safety solutions to Highway Code changes at Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle safety solutions that can help fleets tackle the new Highway Code changes are to be showcased by EchoMaster at this month’s Great British Fleet Event.
Ukraine war brings prospect of higher vehicle repair costs
The war in the Ukraine is unlikely to impact the servicing and maintenance of the UK’s vehicle parc in the near short term, but there are … Read More »
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