Natalie Middleton
Princebuild to fit new Michelin all-season tyres to car fleet
Construction and property maintenance specialist Princebuild has become one of the first fleets to fit Michelin’s new generation all-season tyres.
Volkswagen Taigo: Prices, grades and CO2 revealed as orders open
Volkswagen’s newest SUV, the Taigo, has opened for orders priced from £21,960.
New hydrogen and EV infrastructure DPS now open to public sector
A new hydrogen generation and fuelling infrastructure Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is now available to all councils and the wider public sector across the UK.
BVRLA confident of leasing sector growth in 2022
The UK leasing sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic challenges and is on track for growth in 2022.
Fleet sales down 40% in October but plug-in car demand rising
The new car market fell by a quarter (24.6%) in October, driven by a big drop in large fleet registrations as a result of the chip … Read More »
Leasing Options bolsters fleet sector focus with Allied Vehicle Contracts deal
Leasing Options has acquired B2B fleet specialist Allied Vehicle Contracts for an undisclosed sum, reinforcing its work in the fleet sector.
EV fleet advisory service Carvoy launches for UK businesses
A new EV fleet strategy advisory company has launched to help businesses of all shapes and sizes move to a climate-conscious vehicle model.
Plug-in vehicle registrations in 2021 set to exceed whole of last decade
More plug-in vehicles will join Britain’s roads in 2021 than during the whole of the last decade; particularly supported by strong fleet take-up.
Renault’s electric Kangoo Van E-Tech revealed with 186-mile range
Renault has revealed further details of the Kangoo Van E-Tech, which arrives in Europe in early 2022 and with up to 186 miles of range.
Geotab charts path to net-zero in first-ever sustainability report
Fleet tracking and telematics specialist Geotab has announced its commitments to helping fight climate change via its inaugural Sustainability Report.
‘Game-changing’ portable EV charger to provide power bank on wheels
A new portable EV charger that allows drivers to charge their electric car anywhere has debuted at the COP26 summit.
Volkswagen ID.5 electric coupé-SUV debuts with 323-mile range
Volkswagen has revealed its forthcoming ID.5 electric coupé-SUV, which arrives early 2022 with up to a 323-mile range.
Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric MPV on sale now with 174-mile range
The Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric MPV has hit UK dealers, bringing up to seven seats and a range of 174 miles.
Former Panasonic MD Simon Grantham joins Nextbase as new CEO
Dashcam brand Nextbase has appointed Panasonic UK’s former managing director, Simon Grantham, as its new CEO.
2022 Peugeot 508 on sale now
Peugeot has updated its 508 and 508 SW range for the 2022 model year, introducing a revised trim line-up, as well as new interior and exterior … Read More »
NewMotion to rebrand as Shell Recharge Solutions
NewMotion and its US-based counterpart Greenlots are to come together under a single Shell Recharge Solutions brand from early 2022, tying together Shell’s global charging offering under … Read More »
Select Car Leasing relaunches corporate offering with focus on EVs
Vehicle financing specialist Select Car Leasing has relaunched its corporate offering, with a particular focus on electric vehicles.
COP26: The fleet sector’s views on the opportunities for transport
With COP26 now in progress, Fleet World asked some of the fleet sector’s leading lights for their views on what should be done to tackle the … Read More »
Hazards of driving for work revealed in new fleet podcasts
A series of podcasts bringing real insights into the hazards of driving for work are now available through the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign.
GlasGo Cabs goes electric with Nissan Leaf fleet
Scottish private hire giant GlasGo Cabs has ordered hundreds of all-electric Nissan Leafs, marking its first foray into electric vehicles.
AMT Leasing signs up Airmax Remote as telematics technology partner
AMT has appointed Airmax Remote as its telematics technology partner, ensuring effective track and trace of vehicles and proactive SMR.
Stop smart motorway roll-out until safety measures in place, say MPs
The roll-out of all-lane running style smart motorways should be put on hold until risks are addressed and more safety data is available, MPs have said.
CBVC Driver App to streamline fleet management
A new Driver App designed to take the stress out of fleet management and support fleets with their duty of care has launched from CBVC Vehicle … Read More »
Facelifted Audi A8 heralds sharper design and latest intelligent tech
Audi is introducing a refreshed version of its A8 flagship, ushering in sharper design and new intelligent technologies.
Fleet Supplier of the Week: TMC
TMC has taken Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week title for its data-led operational road risk management programme, Compliance+
Nearly 1,000 EV charge points added to supermarkets since early 2020
Just under 1,000 new EV charge points have gone live at supermarkets in the last 21 months, with Tesco and Morrisons leading the way.
DriveElectric to expand EV leasing offer through Sumitomo Corporation deal
EV leasing specialist DriveElectric is expanding its electric vehicle leasing offer on the back of a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation.
National media EV scare stories ‘neither helpful nor constructive’
National press scare stories on electric vehicles are neither helpful nor constructive at a time when the world’s leaders are meeting to agree new climate control … Read More »
Logistics UK reveals line-up for free Route to Net Zero webinar
Logistics UK has announced the speakers for its free Route to Net Zero webinar, which is now open for bookings.
Waitrose puts wireless-charged e-LCVs to test in London
Waitrose is to become the first supermarket in the UK to trial new wireless charging tech for electric vehicles, putting the business at the forefront of … Read More »
