Natalie Middleton
Latest assisted driving tech gradings show ‘encouraging’ results
Newly released gradings on assisted driving tech indicate OEMs are accurately describing their semi-autonomous technologies and not over-selling their capabilities.
Associated British Ports awards fleet deal to Teletrac Navman
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Southampton has awarded a telematics deal to Teletrac Navman following a successful trial.
Vauxhall’s new Plug & Go offer to incentivise switch to EVs
A new Plug & Go package is now available to buyers of Vauxhall’s electric and plug-in hybrid cars and LCVs, incentivising drivers to go electric.
ABB debuts Plug N Charge technology to simplify EV charging and payment
ABB has launched new Plug N Charge technology that enables drivers to simply charge and go without having to use a payment card.
Peugeot boosts electric driving range on e-208 and e-2008
The 2022 MY Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 are to get up to 16 miles of extra range thanks to technical changes and more eco-friendly tyres.
Kia Niro makes world debut at 2021 Seoul Mobility Show
The new Kia Niro SUV has made its world debut at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show ahead of its arrival in 2022.
VW takeover bid for Europcar approved by French financial market regulator
Volkswagen Group says it’s reached an important milestone in its planned acquisition of Europcar after its offer was approved by the French financial market regulator.
TfL encourages Londoners to adopt greener deliveries for Black Friday and festive season
Businesses and consumers in London are being urged to make use of greener delivery methods this Black Friday and festive season to cut harmful emissions.
2022 Ford Ranger pickup revealed with increased functionality and new V6 diesel
Ford has unwrapped its new Ranger pickup, arriving late 2022 and debuting latest tech, enhanced versatility and a new V6 turbodiesel.
Stellantis UK boss Alison Jones appointed new SMMT president
Alison Jones, Stellantis senior vice president and country manager UK, is to head up the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) as its new president.
Win for fleets as AER electric car reimbursement rate increases 25%
A 25% increase in the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for reimbursing electric company car mileage has been greeted as a win for fleets by the Association … Read More »
Ionity to quadruple ultra-fast network to 7,000 charge points by 2025
Ionity is quadrupling its ultra-fast EV charging network in Europe on the back of latest investment from new and existing shareholders.
Advisory Fuel Rates go up across the board from 1 December
New Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) are now out from HMRC, bringing increases across all fuel types from 1 December 2021.
Revamp of AER rate would boost EV take-up, say fleets
Overhauling the current Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for electric vehicles would remove a major barrier to fleet electrification and encourage greater home charging.
Maxus Mifa 9 luxury electric MPV to arrive 2022 with 323-mile range
SAIC’s Maxus brand has revealed its Mifa 9 electric MPV, arriving next year with a range of up to 323 miles (520km).
‘Remarkable year for remarketing’ revealed in new VRA briefing
Fundamental changes across the vehicle remarketing landscape – from extraordinary values to an increasingly digital marketplace – have been revealed in new insights from the Vehicle … Read More »
Mobilize and Chipside develop combined park and charge EV solutions
Mobilize Power Solutions UK is pioneering combined EV charging and parking payment solutions for councils in partnership with Chipside.
Gefco deploys charge points to support new electric car deliveries
Vehicle logistics firm Gefco is installing 290 charge points at its compounds in Europe, supporting deliveries of electric cars to end-customers.
Allstar and Zap-Map partner on fleet charging payment solutions
Allstar Business Solutions has teamed up with the Zap-Map EV charging app and digital platform to develop a payment solution for fleets with electric vehicles.
Ogilvie Fleet ramps up online service bookings with new epyx module
Drivers of company cars and vans leased from Ogilvie Fleet are increasingly booking service, maintenance and repair (SMR) appointments online, thanks to a new product from … Read More »
IFC and AnnexusEV create all-in-one EV consultancy for fleets
Fleet services company IFC Group and electric vehicle consultancy AnnexusEV have created a joint venture that can help businesses maximise the opportunities of switching to EVs.
Exclusive Future of Fleet focus in new issue of Fleet World
The November issue of Fleet World is now out, including an in-depth special report on what’s in store for the fleet sector.
UK auto sector guidelines to help clear up confusion on automated vehicles
The UK’s automotive sector has pledged to clear and comprehensible marketing of automated vehicles, helping to end confusion and ensure their clear and safe use.
Prices revealed for Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £35,250 and bringing a rival to the BMW 3 Series Touring.
New Enterprise MD for UK and Ireland
Enterprise Holdings has named Ryan Johnson as its new managing director UK & Ireland.
Volvo turns to whole-life costs to electrify inhouse fleet
Volvo Group has moved to using whole-life costs (WLCs) to base its inhouse fleet choice lists on, supporting work to electrify its company cars.
New laws on charge points in homes and workplaces to ‘supercharge’ EV revolution
All new homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under newly announced legislation.
Fuel retailers urged to ‘play fair’ and cut pump prices
Fuel retailers are being urged to “do the right thing” and cut prices at the pumps on the back of a dramatic dip in the wholesale … Read More »
TCH Leasing rolls out Jaama Key2 system fleet-wide
TCH Leasing has deployed Jaama’s Key2 asset management platform to support its 9,000-strong fleet of contract hire, fleet management and salary sacrifice vehicles.
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