Natalie Middleton
Enterprise Car Club brings electric and hybrid cars to Stirling
Fleets and private drivers in Stirling can now hire vehicles including electric and hybrid cars under a new scheme to promote low-emission shared mobility and sustainable … Read More »
Arnold Clark sharpens fleet offering under Trakm8 partnership
Arnold Clark Vehicle Management has partnered with Trakm8 to significantly enhance its services to its contract hire and leasing customers.
Volvo launches car subscription service in UK
Volvo has introduced a car subscription service in the UK, intended to provide an attractive alternative to leasing or outright purchase for a single monthly payment.
Driving licences extended by 11 months
Drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been given a further 11 months to drive by … Read More »
Fleet disposals exceeding pre-lockdown volumes, epyx reports
Fast-rising dealer demand for used cars has led epyx’s fleet remarketing platform to exceed pre-lockdown levels.
RAC to provide fleet customer service centre solution for Renault and Dacia
Groupe Renault has signed up the RAC to provide a comprehensive customer service centre solution to all its brands in the UK.
2021 Mercedes S-Class brings tech bonanza
It’s described as the most technically advanced car Mercedes-Benz has ever produced and now the all-new 2021 S-Class has been revealed ahead of its arrival in … Read More »
Peugeot updates 3008 and 5008 SUVs with extra kit and new trims
Peugeot is launching upgraded versions of its 3008 and larger 5008 SUVs, introducing smarter styling, new trims, more technology and extra safety features.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and TMC collab to help fleets switch to EVs
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is tying up with TMC on a range of new services to help fleets cut costs and emissions, including switching to electric … Read More »
Agility Group completes multi-million pound management buy-out
Agility Group has secured a multi-million pound management buy-out, enabling it to push ahead with future plans for its fleet leasing and management division.
Fuel prices up for third month running but short-term outlook ‘not ominous’
Average fuel prices in the UK rose for the third consecutive month in August, but the increase was slight and prices aren’t expected to rocket back … Read More »
TTC and Collision Management Systems tie up on ‘world-first’ for fleet driver safety
TTC Group and Collision Management Systems Ltd (CMS) have partnered to create a new fleet driver safety solution, said to bring a world-first.
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV pricing and range revealed
Škoda has revealed further details for its Enyaq iV electric SUV, which will bring pricing from £30,450 (incl. the PiCG grant) and up to a 316-mile … Read More »
Facelifted SEAT Ateca brings updated engines and extra kit
The facelifted SEAT Ateca SUV is now on sale, bringing engine revisions and increased standard equipment.
Government, carmakers and dealers all have role to cut driver distraction, says IAM RoadSmart
Cutting the risks posed by driver distraction requires action by the Government, carmakers and dealers to ensure onboard tech is being used safely.
Leap in fleet contract hire take-up expected
Fleet interest in contract hire is fast-rising and take-up for company cars and vans could soar in the coming months.
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.
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
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.