Natalie Middleton
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.
New Dacia Jogger seven-seat MPV: Pricing and specs revealed
Dacia’s new family-friendly and value-focused Jogger seven-seat MPV is now available to pre-order, priced from £14,995 and with a hybrid version due 2023.
Audi confirms pricing and trims for enhanced A8 luxury saloon
Audi’s updated A8 luxury saloon is now on sale, introducing sharper design and greater levels of technology.
Sofico augments Miles suite with new automated SaaS solution
Automotive finance, leasing and fleet software provider Sofico has expanded its Miles Enterprise Suite with a fully integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, enabling users to automate information … Read More »
MoDel delivers record-level vehicle movements despite chip shortage
Ebbon-Dacs’ moDel delivery solution has delivered record results over the last year, despite the current semiconductor shortage impacting the fleet market.
Toyota Corolla and C-HR upgraded for 2022
Toyota has updated its Corolla and C-HR model ranges for 2022, introducing its new Smart Connect+ multimedia system, enhanced trims and colour choices, and a special … Read More »
Rightcharge raises £700k to accelerate adoption of smart EV charging
Charge point and EV-friendly energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge has raised £700k in seed funding, helping accelerate the adoption of smart EV charging in the UK.
G4S advances low-carbon fleet plans under LeasePlan deal
International security company G4S is driving forward plans to optimise and decarbonise its fleet under a new deal with LeasePlan.
JCB takes delivery of second hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai
Digger giant JCB has added a fuel cell Toyota Mirai saloon to its growing hydrogen operation.
Charge point installs falling behind EV uptake
The number of charge point installations is failing to keep pace with surging plug-in vehicle uptake, potentially “draining” drivers’ confidence to go electric.
Moving with the times: DMN on EV logistics challenges and solutions
Nick Chadaway, managing director at DMN Logistics, speaks to Natalie Middleton about the firm’s work to develop best practice solutions for electric vehicle logistics.
Škoda enhances Enyaq electric SUV with DC fast charging as standard
Škoda has introduced DC fast charging as standard across its Enyaq electric SUV line-up, enabling drivers to charge at up to 125kW.
Local councils use telematics data to combat potholes
Telematics technology could help councils beat the scourge of the pothole by mapping out where maintenance and repairs are needed using vehicles already travelling on UK … Read More »
New Kia Sportage: UK prices and specs revealed
Kia has announced pricing for its all-new Sportage, which opens for orders later this month, priced from £26,745.
