Natalie Middleton
Fleets asked for input on Manchester CAZ and funding
Businesses and taxi operators in the Greater Manchester area are being invited to have their say on the planned Clean Air Zone and the funding packages … Read More »
Updated Land Rover Discovery brings mild hybrids and new tech
The Land Rover Discovery has been revamped with new powertrains, including mild hybrids and updated connectivity and infotainment features.
Public EV chargers up 18% in 2020 so far
The rising number of public chargers in the UK continues to show good progress, although the regional distribution of chargers remains uneven and fleets are being … Read More »
TTC Group partners with The Algorithm People to offer intelligent planning
TTC Group is to integrate the My Transport Planner route optimisation platform within its TTC Continuum risk and compliance platform.
Tusker orders up on back of strong EV demand
Tusker says it’s continuing to outperform the UK new car market, with order books significantly up and electric vehicles accounting for nearly half of demand.
Used car market bounces back in Q3
Used car transactions grew 4.4% in Q3, helped by pent-up demand after showrooms re-opened.
Vehicle retailing in 2021 under focus in VRA webinar
Vehicle Retailing in 2021 will be under the spotlight in a forthcoming webinar from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Lockdown 2.0: What’s different for fleets and what’s not
A more targeted approach to the latest restrictions in England means that things are not so locked down as last time. Natalie Middleton looks at what … Read More »
Toyota draws on motorsport background for new C-HR trim
Toyota is introducing a new GR Sport trim to the C-HR compact crossover.
National Windscreens fast-tracks shift to online transactions
National Windscreens has introduced a new website, responding to the accelerating growth in online transactions and providing a “seamless” customer contact service.
Two-thirds of drivers say they still need cars for work
The pandemic has underscored drivers’ reliance on car travel, including for work, with public travel at its least popular level in nearly 20 years.
Brightmile and DriveTech link for ‘powerful’ fleet safety combination
Driver behaviour app Brightmile has teamed up with DriveTech to help fleets enhance road safety.
Kinto UK drives mobility offering under Mobilleo tie-up
Kinto UK, formerly Inchcape Fleet Solutions and now part of Toyota, is accelerating its mobility offering with the deployment of Fleetondemand’s Mobilleo MaaS platform.
Michelin reveals new carbon-neutral tyre
Michelin has unveiled its e.Primacy tyre range for cars and vans; its most eco-friendly tyre yet and developed to be carbon-neutral at the point of purchase.
Cap HPI to keep value movements going in lockdown
Cap HPI has said it will continue to move values during England’s second lockdown to reflect accurate vehicle values and to support more active automotive trading … Read More »
Ford EcoSport gets more rugged Active version
Ford has expanded its EcoSport compact SUV line-up with a new Active version.
Business drivers implicated in new speeding research
Increased driver education and risk management by fleets could help cut levels of speeding, alongside government and local council action.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Toyota Prius Plug-in gets new safety and connectivity kit
Toyota’s Prius Plug-in now comes with extra driver assistance and connectivity features as part of an update.
Addison Lee rolls out TfL-approved safety screens across full MPV fleet
Addison Lee has now deployed TfL-approved safety screens across its entire Ford Galaxy and VW Sharan MPV fleet – helping to keep passengers protected during the … Read More »
All-in-one fleet dashcam and tracking offer for £12.95 a month
Fleetmaxx Solutions is making its combined track and dash cam package available for £12.95 per month for a limited period.
Hyundai and Kia join Ionity to drive Europe’s fast-charging network
Hyundai Motor Group has become the latest shareholder to join the Ionity joint venture, helping to drive expansion of the fast-charging network across Europe.
Royal Mail, EDF and DPD UK join calls for 100% EV sales by 2030
The UK’s largest fleet operators are ramping up the pressure on the Government to commit to 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030, with Royal Mail, EDF … Read More »
New car registrations put in weakest October performance since 2011
New car registrations declined again last month as moderate rises in private and ‘Business’ sales failed to offset a fall in fleet demand.
Travel management company sees growth in uncertain market
Manchester-based start-up TapTrip continues to grow, despite the overall global downturn in business travel.
CD Auction Group continues digital remarketing expansion
CD Auction Group is accelerating its growth plans with the expansion of its digital platforms and a management restructuring.
Amey drives fleet compliance under ADT deal
Amey is extending its use of risk management services from Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) after seeing dramatic improvements in fleet compliance.
Cenex reveals speakers for LCV and CAM events as registrations open
Delegates can now register for Cenex’s online Low Carbon Vehicle and Connected Automated Mobility events, which will share the latest EV and mobility developments.
Fleets required for EV charging trial
Fleets are being invited to sign up for a major electric vehicle charging trial that could help increase the UK’s charging infrastructure.
Bold new Vauxhall Crossland SUV now on sale
Vauxhall’s 2021 Crossland small SUV is now on sale, priced from £19,060.
Top news of the week
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How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs
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Tevva prepares to call in administrators while seeking rescue deal
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Qwello builds pan-European charging solution with Park & Charge acquisition
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New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
