Natalie Middleton
Zenith to further drive ZenAuto PCH business under key hire
ZenAuto, the personal car leasing division of Zenith, is accelerating growth plans with the appointment of Gemma Bacon as marketing director.
Škoda Kodiaq and Kamiq get major equipment boosts with new trims
Škoda has introduced new trim levels for its Kodiaq and Kamiq SUVs, boosting equipment and value for money.
2022 outlook for remarketing under focus in VRA webinar
The remarketing sector’s outlook for 2022 is to come under the spotlight in the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) first webinar of 2022.
FleetCheck ties with National Highways for new van driver safety resources
A series of van driver safety resources created by National Highways through its Driving for Better Business campaign have been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App.
Mer acquires Elmtronics to expand EV charging business in UK
European electric vehicle charging firm Mer is acquiring Elmtronics, strengthening its position in the UK market.
Carzam appoints Edgardo Savoy as CTO
Online used car sales start-up Carzam has appointed Edgardo Savoy to the role of chief technology officer.
What 2022 has in store for fleets
After a year like no other, Fleet World asks the fleet sector to future-gaze on 2022 and predict what the sector is likely to see.
Electric car subscription service Onto partners with Pod Point
EV subscription service Onto has appointed Pod Point as its new partner for home charging.
Vauxhall cuts £3k off Corsa-e and Mokka-e prices
Vauxhall has slashed pricing on its Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric cars in response to the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant changes.
Alphabet International appoints Markus Deusing as new CEO
Alphabet International’s Markus Deusing has taken over as chief executive officer as of 1 January 2022.
Euro NCAP’s top performers of 2021 revealed
Euro NCAP has revealed the top performers of last year’s crash safety tests, now named as the winners of its 2021 Best in Class awards.
Forward planning to become a ‘necessity’ to beat shortages in 2022
Fleets should plan ahead in 2022 to help beat the impact of vehicle and parts shortages, including for orders, rentals and servicing and repairs.
Fleet Alliance bolsters salary sacrifice focus with new role
Fleet Alliance has appointed Mark Roberts to the newly created position of salary sacrifice product manager.
Logistics UK chief executive awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours
David Wells, chief executive of Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
Aston Barclay reveals post-Xmas auction programme
Aston Barclay has announced details of its 2021 post-Xmas auctions as it predicts its 2020 festive sales record will be beaten.
Free online event on how driver mindfulness can improve road safety
A free online event is to take place in January looking at the potential of mindfulness training for improving road safety.
2022 CV Show to bring ‘unmissable’ experience
The Commercial Vehicle Show is to return in 2022, helping fleet operators to make informed decisions about the best products and services for their business.
Two-thirds of drivers unaware of major changes to Highway Code
Two-thirds of drivers don’t know about flagship changes to the Highway Code, according to a survey by the AA.
New Volkswagen Multivan priced from £43,160
The new Volkswagen Multivan will go on sale in January 2022, priced from £43,160.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Arrival Car revealed as ride-hailing EV for Uber
Electric vehicle maker Arrival has revealed the first finished prototype of the Arrival Car, developed specifically for the ride hailing sector and imminently starting testing.
New data shows why ‘none for the road’ should be year-round resolution
Road safety charity Brake is calling on drivers to have ‘none for the road’ this Christmas, and to make it a year-round resolution to protect road … Read More »
Christmas traffic warning as drivers plan biggest festive getaway in five years
This Christmas could be the busiest on the roads for five years as drivers plan an estimated 27 million trips between today and Christmas Eve.
FMG broadens reach in insurer space under new appointment
Claims management firm FMG has expanded its sales team with a new national sales manager – insurance solutions role as it grows its focus across the … Read More »
Fleet Evolution and Aston University conduct EV perception study
Fleet Evolution is working with Aston University on a research project to investigate drivers’ perceptions around electric vehicles.
Michelin to become first fleet customer for new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen van
Production is now underway on the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen, with the first vehicle destined for the Michelin Group fleet.
Congestion Charge hours cut to support business recovery
Transport for London (TfL) has reduced the operating hours for the Congestion Charge to help support a sustainable business recovery while still controlling traffic levels.
Nexus launches taxi service to boost business mobility
Nexus Vehicle Rental has introduced a new passenger taxi service to keep businesses mobile.
New car deliveries in jeopardy from driver shortage
The ongoing driver shortage and impact on the logistics sector is hampering the collection and delivery of new and used cars, according to DMN Logistics.
Huge increase in active travel during pandemic
Active travel in the capital has shown a huge increase in usage during the pandemic after people heeded government advice to avoid public transport.
