Natalie Middleton
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.
Keith Allen appointed MD at Licence Check as Terry Hiles takes strategic role
Fleet industry stalwart Keith Allen has joined Licence Check as managing director with immediate effect, spearheading plans to expand the firm’s work into fleet consultancy.
Government confirms comms campaign for Highway Code changes amid concerns over awareness
The Government has said it will launch a communications campaign on the imminent changes to the Highway Code as concerns mount over awareness of the revisions … Read More »
Last Citroën C1 rolls off production line
Citroën has officially retired its C1 city car as it switches focus to the Ami Electric and the new C3 You version.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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New EV salary sacrifice scheme smashes early adoption target by 500%
Pink Car Leasing’s EV salary sacrifice scheme has smashed its projected early adoption figure by more than 500% after signing 50 customers in just five months.
Volkswagen opens orders for ID.5 and new ID.4 Pro
Volkswagen’s ID.5 electric SUV-coupé is now available to order, alongside a new ID.4 Pro variant.
Reflex Vehicle Hire to guide fleets on going electric with new EV:IE service
A new service that provides firms with essential insights on the most suitable electric vehicles to replace their fleet with has launched from Reflex Vehicle Hire.
Keyless theft rises to all-time high
More than nine in 10 (94%) of vehicles recovered by Tracker in 2021 were stolen without the thief having possession of the keys.
ABB acquires controlling interest in InCharge Energy
ABB has acquired a controlling stake in EV charging infrastructure solutions company InCharge Energy, strengthening its offering in the US.
New council enforcement powers could bring surge in PCNs
Local authorities are set to get new powers to enforce moving traffic violations from 1 June in a move that could see penalty charge notices (PCNs) … Read More »
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to launch 35 new EVs by 2030 under new Alliance roadmap
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has published its 2030 roadmap, revealing plans to launch 35 new electric vehicles by 2030 and have the largest global EV offering.
Nissan reveals Micra successor will be all-electric
Nissan has announced that the successor to the Micra will be all-electric and built on a shared CMF B-EV platform with Renault and Mitsubishi under their … Read More »
UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1956
Car manufacturing in the UK fell 6.7% in 2021, its worst total since 1956, as both the chip shortage and the closure of Honda’s Swindon plant … Read More »
