Natalie Middleton
G3 scores five-year vehicle disposal deal with AvailableCar
Car supermarket AvailableCar has signed up G3 Vehicles Auctions for a five-year disposal agreement.
Toyota Mirai to help with ground operations for zero-emission aviation drive
ZeroAvia, a company working on decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry, has taken delivery of a Toyota Mirai fuel cell car to help with ground operations.
Agility Fleet brings latest guidance for operators
Agility Fleet has launched a new company website, bringing a new look and feel as well as a wealth of information on fleet management and personal … Read More »
£1.6bn annual economic benefit from reducing air pollution to WHO guidelines
Reaching stricter World Health Organization (WHO) targets for air quality could boost the UK economy by £1.6bn annually as well as helping to prevent thousands of … Read More »
New study exposes drink-drive danger of home measures
New research has revealed that 14% of drivers in the last six months may have been over the drink-drive limit due to a lack of understanding … Read More »
Multi-bid fleet acquisition most effective way to cut costs, finds new white paper
Multi-bid fleet acquisition policies could provide a vital method to cut costs for fleet managers looking to drive savings in the current economic climate environment.
Vauxhall announces pricing for Vivaro-e Life electric MPV
Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e Life electric MPV is now on sale, offering seating for up to nine, an official 143-mile range and the ability to travel in Clean … Read More »
Fleets urged to ‘bang a drum’ on benefits of fleet management role
Fleet professionals are being urged to underline the contribution they make to their organisations, including cost savings, to highlight the importance of a fleet management focus.
Transport Secretary to highlight fleet role in road to zero at BVRLA digital event
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to attend the BVRLA’s free Fleets in Charge event next month, paying recognition to the important role that the vehicle rental, … Read More »
West Midlands e-scooter trial gets underway
Swedish company Voi has launched a trial of e-scooters in the West Midlands.
First-ever Defender plug-in hybrid joins expanding line-up
Land Rover has updated the recently launched Defender with new engines, including its first-ever plug-in hybrid and a new diesel, as part of a range of … Read More »
Volkswagen Golf Estate and Alltrack revealed
Volkswagen has expanded the line-up for its Mk8 Golf with a new Estate model and an Alltrack option.
Uber to electrify half its rides in European cities
Uber is teaming up with Renault and Nissan to provide electric vehicles for its drivers, ensuring 50% of its rides will be emission-free by 2025.
Governments must ‘get act together’ on EV infrastructure, says LeasePlan
Governments around the world must get their act together and deliver on public demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Government outlines future electric vehicle plans for World EV Day
The Government has marked the first-ever World EV Day by revealing to drive electric vehicle take-up further through new research projects and initiatives.
Fleets missing out on benefits of fuel cards, says FleetCheck
The cost-saving and fleet management benefits of fuel cards are not being picked up on by some fleets, who are missing out on a number of … Read More »
AA rolls out dedicated EV Support package for charge point operators
The AA is rolling out a new EV Support package to help drivers with charge point issues, including dealing with confusion over charging technology.
New Arval company car scheme sees half of staff switch to EVs
A new Arval company car scheme intended to support electric vehicle adoption among staff has already seen almost half its drivers switch to electric vehicles some … Read More »
DriveTech joins Association of Fleet Professionals
DriveTech has become the latest organisation to join the recently formed Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), helping to drive road risk management best practice within the … Read More »
Use apprenticeship cash to fund driver training, fleets urged
Fleets should use funds from the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy to provide driver training, keeping young workers safer and potentially saving lives.
Contract extensions potentially false economy, warns epyx
Fleets turning to contract extensions to cut costs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis need to consider the SMR cost implications.
Find out which vehicles qualify for alternative fuel discount
A new tool from Cap HPI could help fleets and drivers identify more tax-efficient vehicles.
EV app provides single cross-network charging payment service
A new app that enables electric vehicle drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks has launched.
New car sales down but EV demand rising
New car registrations fell 5.8% in August, including a 5.5% decline in the fleet sector, despite a boost to demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid … Read More »
Fleetondemand in Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100
Fleetondemand has been featured in The Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100, recognising its work as one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology companies.
Energy Saving Trust launches Sustainable Travel Week
Energy Saving Trust is running its Sustainable Travel Week from 7-11 September, providing insights on how individuals and businesses can travel greener and reduce their carbon … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
EV incentives must be in place for at least six years to drive take-up
The Government must commit to significant long-term incentives for electric vehicle purchase and binding targets on charging infrastructure to give consumers confidence to take the leap … Read More »
Volkswagen Arteon fastback and Shooting Brake: Pricing and specs revealed
Volkswagen has revealed initial details for its updated Arteon line-up, which gains a Shooting Brake model and plug-in variant for the first time.
RoSPA partners with Neuron Mobility to drive e-scooter best safety practice
RoSPA has teamed up with electric scooter operator Neuron Mobility on a project that will spearhead best safety practice for the e-scooter market.
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
