Natalie Middleton
Synthetic e-fuels just as polluting as conventional fuels
Cars powered by synthetic fuel emit as much poisonous nitrogen oxides (NOx) as fossil fuel engines, new emissions tests have revealed.
UK’s economic recovery sees congestion return
UK city centres have started to return to 2019 levels of congestion after lockdowns eased over the course of the year.
Used vehicle values may never return to pre-pandemic levels, says Cox
The Covid pandemic and new vehicle production problems have transformed the used vehicle sector and values may never dip back to pre-pandemic levels.
Polestar 2 gets performance boost in over-the-air update
Polestar has released a performance upgrade for the Polestar 2 long-range dual-motor model in selected European markets, including the UK.
Uber’s High Court loss to shake up ride-hailing sector
A High Court ruling that Uber’s business model is unlawful could trigger price rises across all ride-hailing firms in the capital as they revamp their operations.
Localz readies for aggressive growth of last-mile delivery solutions under new appointment
Localz, a specialist in last-mile delivery tracking and communications tools, is positioning for growth with the appointment of a head of customer & partner success for … Read More »
Fleets ‘urgently’ seek EV charging reimbursement solution to avoid short-changing drivers
Three-quarters (74%) of businesses will actively seek EV charging payment solutions to manage their electric company cars and vans in the next 12 months.
Fleets proactively responding to renewed Covid threat, reports FleetCheck
Fleets are taking action on the increased level of Covid threat by returning to homeworking and readopting other measures to minimise risk.
Supplier of the Week: TMC
TMC has been named as Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week for its comprehensive and competitively priced licence checking service.
EV and automotive tech innovators urged to apply for accelerator programme
Start-ups in the electric vehicle and automotive sector are being invited to apply for a new tech accelerator programme focused on tackling the climate emergency.
EO Charging tech to open up smart charging and V2G to legacy EVs
EO Charging has filed a new technology patent that it says is set to transform smart charging on EV fleets.
Costain signs up Elmtronics to support fleet EV switch
Infrastructure specialist Costain has entered a three-year charging partnership with Elmtronics to help it transition its UK fleet to EVs.
Monta and Crystal EV Charging join forces to power up EV charge points
EV charging app Monta and charge point installers Crystal EV Charging are partnering to help solve the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure shortage.
Renault Austral teased as Kadjar SUV successor
Renault is to launch a new compact SUV in 2022, dubbed Austral and replacing the current Kadjar.
Annual police clampdown on drink and drug driving now underway
Police forces around the UK are embarking on drink and drug driving clampdowns as the annual Christmas roads policing operation commences.
Mazda to debut full hybrid tech with 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid
Mazda is to introduce a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris hybrid in 2022, dubbed the Mazda2 Hybrid and marking the brand’s first full hybrid model.
Fleet registrations constrained by chip shortage but battery EV uptake doubles
Fleet registrations fell by a quarter (24.7%) in November, as the semiconductor shortage continued to bite, but plug-in vehicle uptake remained on a high.
Volkswagen Group takes lion’s share of orders in EV salary sacrifice
Volkswagen Group vehicles are starting to dominate electric vehicle take-up within the salary sacrifice sector, led by the Audi Q4 e-tron.
FedEx expands e-cargo bike fleet into Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge
FedEx Express has introduced a fleet of 13 e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge.
City Auction Group lands remarketing heavyweights under growth plans
City Auction Group has reinforced plans for growth and LCV sales expansion with two new senior appointments.
Polestar 3 electric SUV to launch in 2022
The Polestar 3 electric SUV has been previewed ahead of its global arrival in 2022.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Retailers “take drivers for a ride” with hiked-up fuel prices in November
Fuel prices rose yet further in November after retailers continued to hike up prices, despite falls in wholesale costs.
Government ‘dithering’ over towing rules costing businesses, says RED
The Government has been slammed for “dithering” over new towing regulations, hitting businesses hard.
Toyota reveals Corolla Cross SUV ahead of 2022 UK launch
Toyota has unveiled its new Corolla Cross midsize SUV, which launches in the UK next year to plug the gap between the C-HR and RAV4.
New HSE guidance on driving for work clarified in DriveTech video
A new educational video explaining the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on driving and riding for work, and what it means for fleets, is … Read More »
DispatchTrack expands last-mile software footprint with Beetrack acquisition
DispatchTrack, a global specialist in last-mile logistics software-as-a-service, is expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of Beetrack.
Nissan Primastar and Interstar pricing revealed
Nissan has announced pricing and specification details for its new Primastar and Interstar panel vans, which are available from £24,990 and £26,990 (excl. VAT) respectively.
Driverless car-hailing trial goes live in Milton Keynes
Trials of a new on-demand car-hailing service using remote-controlled driverless vehicles are now underway in Milton Keynes and planned to go fully live in the second … Read More »
Commercial transport industry urged to ‘act now’ on net zero at ITT Hub Conference
The commercial transport industry has been urged to ‘act now’ on decarbonisation strategies by industry-leaders at the ITT Hub Conference.
