Natalie Middleton
Pump prices up again in January but drivers finally getting fairer deal
Petrol and diesel prices edged up again through January but drivers are now starting to pay a fairer price as retailers absorb cost increases.
Car use likely to remain 10% below pre-pandemic levels for long-term, says AA
Car travel remains below pre-Omicron levels despite the return to work and is likely to stay low for the long term, says the AA.
Volvo’s first Pure Electric Test Drive Hub goes live at Eden Project
Volvo has launched its first-ever Pure Electric Test Drive Hub, located at the Eden Project and supporting its plans to EV-only by 2030.
Allscreens Nationwide continues expansion with new sites in West
Allscreens Nationwide is opening three new branches in the West and South West, supporting its continued expansion.
Osprey partnership to open up rapid onsite EV charging at retail parks
Property company Ediston is to roll out rapid EV charging to its retail sites across the UK under a tie-up with Osprey Charging Network.
ARI Fleet UK appoints new corporate business development manager
ARI Fleet UK has appointed Lee Smylie as its new corporate business development manager covering the Central territory.
Leeds plans £2m funding bid for public e-bike scheme
Leeds City Council is planning to submit a £2m funding bid to implement a fully docked, public electric bike hire scheme in the city.
Iduna to drive EV charging expansion in North with new funding campaign
EV charging network Iduna has hired EY to attract investment under its plans for an accelerated expansion of charging infrastructure across the North.
New BP Pulse ultra-fast charging hub opens at Gatwick
A new BP Pulse EV charging hub has gone live at Gatwick, bringing ultra-fast charging to drivers in the vicinity.
FairCharge campaign to tackle ‘illogical’ VAT policy on EV charging
A major new campaign intended to speed up the switch to electric cars by removing many of the barriers currently facing drivers has now launched.
Former Transport Ministers urge Grant Shapps to act on vehicle safety tech
Former transport ministers have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging him to swiftly adopt new vehicle safety measures regarded as “the biggest advance in vehicle … Read More »
Volvo introduces free puncture and windscreen chip repair service
Volvo is offering free repairs to punctured tyres and chipped windscreens to all Volvo drivers under a new service.
Targa Telematics continues expansion in Europe
Targa Telematics is growing its European base further with the opening of a new office in Spain.
Daimler rebrands as Mercedes-Benz Group
Daimler AG has officially rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Group AG, underscoring its new focus on cars and vans following the spin-off of the trucks business.
Cox Automotive to support fleets and drivers with new global mobility division
Cox Automotive has launched a new global mobility division that integrates “world-class, game-changing solutions” to support global fleets, businesses and drivers.
Drivers at risk of breaking new mobile phone laws
Fleet drivers may be at risk of inadvertently breaking new mobile phone laws due to lack of awareness.
Poor EV supply makes 2030 ICE ban ‘look increasingly optimistic’, warns AFP
Fleet electrification plans are being disrupted by a major lack of electric vehicle supplies, potentially impacting the Government’s 2030 ICE ban.
Engineius goes climate-neutral
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius has taken further positive action to reinforce its green credentials by carbon-offsetting its business, amid plans to also go carbon-neutral for its … Read More »
Digital Innk drives growth with key appointment
Fleet software company Digital Innk has appointed Jacqui Allen as head of customer support and implementation, supporting its growing customer base.
Record EV orders at Fleet Alliance, says new CEO
The rapidly growing movement towards EVs ahead of the Government’s ban on internal combustion engines by 2030 has been reflected in Fleet Alliance’s order books which … Read More »
Comment: Six key principles for EV success
As the EV market takes the world of fleet management by storm, Barney Goffer, UK product manager – Teletrac Navman UK, looks at the six fundamental … Read More »
Skyrocketing energy prices to increase driver pushback to EVs
Changes to the energy price cap could increase driver resistance to switching to EVs due to concerns over being left out of pocket.
Škoda debuts Enyaq Coupé and first-ever electric vRS
Škoda has added a coupé version, including its first-ever all-electric vRS variant, to its Enyaq iV line-up.
Tesla Model 3 official leader of used EV revolution in 2021, says Aston Barclay
The Tesla Model 3 has been dubbed as the overall most desirable used car and EV of 2021 by Aston Barclay after it appeared in its … Read More »
Charge Amps to expand EV charging solutions work under new CCO
Charge Amps, one of Europe’s leading providers of EV charging solutions, has appointed Joke van der Eerden as its new chief commercial officer.
Funding boost for e-cargo bike scheme as Government’s new active travel body launches
The Government has increased the funding available for e-cargo bikes as it launches a new cycling and walking executive agency.
Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour
Grey has become the UK’s favourite new car colour for the fourth year in a row, actually increasing its dominance.
Zenith to drive take-up of electric vehicles with £475m green bond
Zenith Group has raised a £475m green bond to help further its work in supporting the switch to electric vehicles.
Free fleet resource to explain Highway Code changes to drivers
A new downloadable infographic for fleets is now available to explain the changes to the Highway Code that came into effect this weekend.
Uber rival Bolt opens driver hub in Birmingham to support rapid growth
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has opened a new driver hub in Birmingham, supporting further growth in the city.
