Natalie Middleton
Diesel prices hit new record high
The average price of diesel reached a new high across the UK on Halloween, hitting 147.94p a litre.
New longer-range MG ZS EV goes on sale
A significantly enhanced version of the MG ZS EV is now on sale in the UK, bringing much more range along with updated design and new … Read More »
Tony Greenidge to step down as IAM RoadSmart CEO
IAM RoadSmart CEO Tony Greenidge is to step down after four years with the road safety charity.
Switch to PHEV fleet cuts CO2 by 43% at Symphony
Car fleet carbon emissions at Symphony have been reduced by 43% thanks to the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles on to the fleet.
Zenith branches into used car PCH through ZenAuto
ZenAuto, the personal car leasing division of Zenith, is to start offering used cars on personal contract hire (PCH).
Sogo support growth plans with new headquarters
Mobility provider Sogo is supporting its growth plans with a move to new headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Ebbon Group acquires DriverCheck to become fleet driver compliance leader
Ebbon Group has acquired licence checking specialist DriverCheck, positioning itself as the number one in the UK fleet driver compliance market.
Fleets urged to play part in global plan to cut road risk
Businesses have a major part to play in the United Nations’ new 2030 target on road safety, according to the Driving for Better Business programme.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Toyota bZ4X electric SUV unveiled with 280-mile range
Toyota has revealed its bZ4X electric SUV, which arrives in 2022 with a 280-mile range.
SSE ahead of schedule on switch to fully electric fleet
Energy firm SSE is ahead of target on plans to electrify its fleet by 2030.
DfT launches consultation on Road Collision Investigation Branch
A new investigation branch dedicated to preventing future road collisions, including from self-driving and electric cars, could be established under government plans.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to move half of light fleet to EVs by 2025
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has partnered with EDF to significantly cut emissions, supported by a switch to electric cars and vans.
Next-gen tech to streamline online glass damage reporting
A new online system for reporting the exact glass damage on a vehicle has launched from National Windscreens as part of an ongoing digital development programme.
Digital tool to help fleets meet Official Injury Claim response deadline
A new automated digital tool that enables fleet managers to dispute liability in the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal has launched.
New resources to help champion fleet heroes for Road Safety Week
Brake has published new resources to help organisations and individuals celebrate their road safety heroes for Road Safety Week 2021.
Half of UK councils spent nothing on EV charging infrastructure this year
More than half (52%) of councils have spent nothing on EV chargers in 2021, despite record electric vehicle sales.
InstaVolt doubles number of chargers at Banbury hub
InstaVolt is to double the chargers at its Banbury charging hub as part of its infrastructure expansion plans.
Onto orders 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for electric-only fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto has ordered 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for its growing BEV-only fleet.
Mainstream carmakers ace electric vehicle safety tests
The Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles have both scored five stars under the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings.
Vodafone to share its steps to achieve an ‘ICE-free’ fleet by 2027
Vodafone UK will reveal the measures it’s taken to fulfil its ambition to become an internal combustion engine (ICE)-free fleet by 2027 in a webinar on … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2021: Summary and reaction
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Autumn Budget and Spending Review at the House of Commons, bringing more work to tackle the driver shortage and a … Read More »
Konica Minolta on track to save over £90,000 with connected fleet management
Technology and business solutions provider Konica Minolta is targeting savings in excess of £90,000 across its UK fleet of service engineers using Webfleet Solutions’ connected fleet management.
ALD and LeasePlan in talks to become global mobility leader
ALD and LeasePlan have confirmed they are in talks over a potential merger that could create a global mobility leader.
Merits of hydrogen worth weighing up
Businesses should consider the ease of running a hydrogen commercial fleet compared to battery electric vehicles as part of their future fleet strategy.
40% of fleets not using public EV charging
Two in five (40%) of fleets do not use any public charging due to concerns over access and billing.
Fleet Logistics advances mobility management focus with Mobiko tie-up
Fleet Logistics has furthered its plans to become a mobility specialist under a tie-up with Mobiko.
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the planned fuel duty rise for 2022/23 due in today’s Budget will be scrapped for a 12th successive year.
Lightfoot secures new private equity investment
Lightfoot has secured investment from specialist European technology investor Volpi Capital, supporting plans for overseas expansion and further product development.
Comment: Why fleets should embrace emission-free delivery alternatives
Following the London ULEZ expansion, Steve Evans, CEO and co-founder of emission-free delivery company XeroE, says now is the perfect time to consider emissions-free delivery alternatives.