Natalie Middleton
Volkswagen Financial Services UK extends defleet deal with Manheim until 2026
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) has renewed its defleet relationship with Manheim, putting around 90,000 vehicles a year through Manheim’s remarketing services.
Salary sacrifice cars have role to play in safe return to work
Salary sacrifice car schemes can play a role in supporting workers make a safe return to the office, according to Fleet Evolution.
EO Charging to help home builders comply with new charge point rules
EO Charging has partnered with specialist power cable and accessories distributor Jointing Technologies to help the residential construction industry address new charging infrastructure rules
Scottish Government to double public charging network with new £60m fund
The Scottish Government has published its draft vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, which includes a £60m fund for increasing the number of charge … Read More »
Shell converts fuel station to ultra-rapid EV charging hub in world-first
Shell has created its first UK EV hub by replacing fuel pumps at an existing forecourt with ultra-rapid charge point.
Leasing Options partners with Pod Point
Leasing Options is to provide its customers with access to charging solutions under a new partnership with Pod Point.
Manchester’s new e-bike hire scheme to help businesses cut car travel
A citywide e-cargo bike scheme is to launch in Manchester, providing cheaper and greener alternatives to car and van travel.
Fleet Operations makes key appointments to support new service offerings
Fleet Operations has announced three key appointments for 2022, further cementing its plans for growth.
Postcode lottery of EV charging costs revealed in new research
Drivers in the south are paying over a quarter (28%) more than those in north England and Wales to charge using the cheapest public chargers.
Legal reform proposals to remove driver liability for self-driving car crashes
New proposals on UK legal reforms to provide clarity around driver responsibilities and liability for self-driving vehicles have been set out in a new report.
Citroën expands ë-Berlingo Electric line-up with new Flair XTR XL seven-seater
Citroën has expanded its ë-Berlingo Electric MPV line-up in the UK, introducing the top-of-the-range Flair XTR trim on the larger XL body.
Motofix Group enhances ADAS expertise under RWC tie-up
Motofix Group, one of the UK’s leading regional bodyshop groups, has undertaken training from RWC to help it prepare for increased ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) … Read More »
Motorists in danger of breaking new Highway Code rules
Lack of communication from the Government on sweeping changes to the Highway Code from next weekend means many motorists could inadvertently break the rules of the … Read More »
AFP advances plans for kerbside charging demand map with new data partner
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has appointed Field Dynamics as the data partner for its recently announced kerbside charging demand map, accelerating its work on … Read More »
Engineius appoints Andrew Wyatt as finance director
Engineius has appointed Andrew Wyatt as its finance director, supporting ongoing work to expand the company and its profile.
Addison Lee to hire 1,000 new passenger car drivers in major new year push
Addison Lee is stepping up its efforts to hire 1,000 new passenger car drivers, supporting an expected rise in demand for private hire services.
Four questions new EV drivers should ask on vehicle handover
Drivers taking delivery of electric vehicles should make the most of the handover process to find out as much information as possible.
IWG installs EV charging facilities at flexible workplaces
Flexible workplace specialist IWG is installing charge points at its UK facilities, supporting drivers making the switch.
Half of forecourt transactions now retail-only
Half of all forecourt transactions are now retail-only, as the convenience sector continues to grow, fuelled by changing consumer demands.
New UK-wide business rental service launches from Peter Vardy Group
Dealer group Peter Vardy has expanded into UK-wide business vehicle rentals with the launch of a new division.
Rivus Fleet Solutions makes two strategic hires for 2022
Rivus Fleet Solutions has announced two key hires for the business for 2022.
Proposed Highway Code changes could worsen road safety, say drivers
Forthcoming changes to the Highway Code could actually create more dangerous situations on UK roads, as opposed to reducing them, according to drivers.
Arval UK deliveries down just 2% in 2021 despite chip shortage
Arval’s deliveries of new cars to drivers fell by just 2% in 2021 compared to 2020, despite ongoing industry-wide supply issues.
RAC adds electric Renault Zoe to patrol van fleet
The RAC is piloting a zero-emission Renault Zoe Van E-Tech for its patrol van service – believed to mark the first move into EVs by a … Read More »
VisionTrack names new vice president of global sales
VisionTrack has appointed Richard Kent as vice president of global sales, supporting growth plans in the UK and globally.
Businesses need to be ‘future ready’ for next crisis, says Sofico UK
Businesses must put plans in place to ensure they’re ‘future ready’ and able to adapt business processes in the face of major, business-changing incidents.
New transport blueprint for Scotland includes focus on MaaS
The Scottish Government has published its blueprint for future transport investment, intended to increase sustainability and provide enhanced travel choices such as mobility hubs.
Government urged to pause Manchester Clean Air Zone roll-out
Greater Manchester has asked the Government to put its forthcoming Clean Air Zone on hold in order for a “fundamental review” to be carried out.
Mina partners with ev.energy to enable smart home charging for fleets
EV fleet payment specialist Mina has teamed up with home charging software leader ev.energy to provide fleet drivers with smart home charging solutions.
10 most popular salary sacrifice cars of 2021 revealed
Tusker has revealed the 10 most popular vehicle orders of 2021 for its salary sacrifice car benefits scheme, headed up by the Audi Q4 e-tron.
