Natalie Middleton
Crackdown on rogue firms to eliminate unfair parking fines
New rules for private car parks will crack down on rogue firms and help eliminate unfair fines for drivers.
SEAT Leon range expansion brings extra fleet-friendly models
SEAT has expanded the line-up for the new Leon with extra trim levels and engines, including latest fleet-orientated models.
Toyota Land Cruiser gets engine and multimedia upgrade
Toyota has updated the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Commercial with a new engine while the Land Cruiser gains new trim levels and updated multimedia and … Read More »
Controversial pavement parking ban goes under consultation
Drivers could soon face a £70 fine for parking on pavements across England as a long-expected consultation on ban opens.
LeasePlan launches EV salary sacrifice scheme to help fleets cut costs
Fleets across the UK are likely missing out on the cost-saving benefits of running electric vehicles but a new EV salary sacrifice scheme from LeasePlan could … Read More »
Green number plates go on trial at Nissan dealers
Nissan dealers are fitting new 70-plate electric cars with green number plates, previewing their introduction later this year.
Cubic Telecom appoints Marc Concannon as new CTO
Cubic Telecom has appointed Marc Concannon as chief technology officer in line with ongoing work to enable digital transformation.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Keyless theft up 96% in six months
Keyless car thefts are continuing to rise at an alarming rate, jumping 96% in the first six months of 2020.
Scotland’s Low Emission Zones pushed back to mid-2022
The Scottish Government has restarted work on introducing Low Emission Zones, which are planned for implementation by mid-2022.
Updated Kia Stinger revealed
Kia has taken the wraps of its updated Stinger flagship, which goes on sale towards the end of the year with a number of design and … Read More »
FleetCheck safety app enhanced further
New features have been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App, aiding its use by fleets as take-up continues to accelerate.
Government enlists Uber and Deliveroo to identify ‘pothole hot-spots’
The Government has launched a new crackdown on potholes, using mapping data from delivery companies including Uber and Tesco to help identify repair hot-spots.
PHEVs seen by drivers as stepping stone to all-EV future
A new survey has revealed the importance of plug-in hybrid technology in the Road to Zero, as well as in terms of immediate eco benefits.
Oxford’s ‘UK-first’ localised air pollution target will require Zero Emission Zone
Oxford has set out plans for a city-wide air pollution reduction target that would significantly undercut current legal targets – but would likely require the planned … Read More »
Much more action needed on drink-driving as crashes rise 3%
The number of drink-drive crashes in the UK has risen 3% in latest figures; prompting renewed calls for a smarter package of measures from the Government.
Bodyshop group swaps courtesy cars for car club vehicles in industry first
A same-day vehicle repair specialist is using Enterprise Car Club vehicles to replace part of its courtesy car fleet, cutting hassle and cost.
Shell Fleet Solutions boosts work with public sector fleets
Shell Fleet Solutions is ramping up its outreach to public sector fleets after being ranked as a number one telematics supplier on a new framework.
Eco trailblazer Chris Chandler joins Mina Energy to supercharge fleet proposition
Electric vehicle tech firm Mina Energy has appointed fleet industry stalwart Chris Chandler to its advisory team, supporting the start-up’s ambitious growth plans.
UK car production shows signs of improvement but uncertainty still reigns
UK car manufacturing fell 20.8% in July to 85,696 units; a significantly smaller fall than the last three months but still showing the impact of the pandemic … Read More »
HMRC updates advisory fuel rates
HMRC has published latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 September 2020 and reflect changes in fuel prices over the summer.
Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid due 2021
Kia has revealed its forthcoming Sorento plug-in hybrid, due on sale in early 2021 and providing the lowest emissions and highest performance in the Sorento range.
Cleaner diesels and updated infotainment for Land Rover Discovery Sport and Evoque
Land Rover has updated the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque with cleaner mild hybrid diesels, updated infotainment systems and new special editions.
New cycling action plans likely to raise risk issues for fleets
Government plans to increase the number of employees cycling to work will likely require forward planning by fleets to ensure they are managing inherent risks.
Project EDWARD returns for 2020 with focus on work-related road risk
The Project EDWARD road safety campaign is returning this year with a focus on work-related road risk and a week-long programme of activities.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic predicted for bank holiday
Millions more drivers are expected on the roads this coming bank holiday weekend, bringing bumper-to-bumper traffic on some popular routes.
Dixons Carphone to switch CV fleet to ULEVs by 2030
Dixons Carphone has signed up to the EV100 initiative and committed to switching its commercial fleet to ULEVs by 2030.
Fleetondemand mobility platform to underpin Scottish MaaS project
A new pilot scheme to enhance mobility in Scotland is to go live with the help of Fleetondemand’s MaaS platform.
AI-first approach to deliver ‘paradigm-shifting’ telematics
Teletrac Navman’s latest-generation telematics has launched, using artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that it says will prove game-changing for fleets.
Learnings from ULEZ: Mapping out what’s next for clean air initiatives
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK, on the lessons learned from the near 18 months of the London ULEZ.