Natalie Middleton
Reflex Vehicle Hire becomes family-owned after £16.5m share buyback
Loughborough-based Reflex Vehicle Hire has become a family-owned business after a £16.5m buyout of minority shareholders.
Addison Lee fleet to go fully electric by 2023
Private hire giant Addison Lee is to switch its 4,000-strong fleet to fully electric vehicles by 2023 under a £160m investment.
Ross Vincent-Norgate joins Europcar as UK business development director
Europcar Mobility Group UK has appointed Ross Vincent-Norgate to the newly created role of UK business development director.
Arval webinar to advise on fleet electrification ahead of COP26
Arval is hosting a webinar to give insight into the electrification process for fleets and share sustainability expertise.
Fleet World Fleet: Suzuki Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT
The practicality of our long-term Suzuki Swace comes under focus.
Corporates have ‘small window’ to electrify fleets, LeasePlan warns
Corporates have a small window of time to electrify their fleets and help prevent the worst effects of climate change.
Q&A: Steve Silverwood of ECA Business Energy on EVs and energy
To mark the publication of its second quarterly EV Readiness report, automotive industry research firm Trend Tracker spoke to Steve Silverwood, managing director at ECA Business … Read More »
Changes to Highway Code bring major safety updates for drivers
Motorists including seasoned fleet drivers are being advised to check the Highway Code on the back of a raft of major updates.
Kinto launches largest and most ambitious MaaS service in UK yet
Kinto, Toyota’s mobility brand, has developed a major new app-based service said to be the largest and most ambitious Mobility as a Service (MaaS) scheme yet … Read More »
Still time to register for Cenex 2021 eco and mobility events
Fleets can still register for this week’s Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events, which include a five-day online programme.
Used car prices up 16.6% in first eight months of 2021
Used car prices have risen on average by 16.6% in the first eight months of 2021, as a result of the impact of the semiconductor shortage … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to rebrand as Novuna
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, part of Hitachi Capital (UK) Plc, is to rebrand as Novuna Vehicle Solutions, meaning ‘new together’.
New epyx modules to help fleets optimise remarketing
A range of eight new modules is now available from epyx to help major fleets take control of their remarketing strategies.
Fiat to bring 500X Dolcevita convertible to UK
Fiat is introducing a convertible version of its 500X crossover, bringing open-top motoring to the UK market.
2021 National Safe Speeds Day reveals long way until zero fatalities
The first-ever National Safe Speeds Day this week has shown that much more work is needed to combat road danger.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Osprey to invest £75m in 150+ ultra-fast charging hubs across UK
Osprey is to invest £75m installing more than 150 ultra-fast charging hubs across the UK by 2025.
Onto adds new Citroën ë-C4 to electric subscription fleet
Citroën is providing Onto with a fleet of 300 ë-C4s for its electric vehicle subscription service.
Smart signs ALD as digital leasing partner for new-gen electric vehicles
Smart has appointed ALD Automotive as its exclusive digital leasing services partner for its new generation of all-electric vehicles.
Ford Fiesta updated with new styling and next-gen tech
Ford has given its Fiesta supermini a midlife makeover, introducing a bolder new design along with new technologies and a more distinct line-up.
Premium SUVs, EVs and hybrids remain most in-demand used cars, finds Aston Barclay
Premium SUVs have remained the most in-demand stock across Aston Barclay’s physical and online auction channels in September, reinforcing the continued demand for them.
Ford builds Mustang Mach-E police concept
Ford has developed a full ‘blue light’ livery test version of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV after considerable interest from UK police forces looking for greener … Read More »
Destination charging coming to fore for fleets and workplaces
As more drivers switch to electric vehicles, the availability of reliable chargers at destinations including workplaces is becoming increasingly paramount.
New DPS to aid public sector fleets with hydrogen refuelling and EV charging
A new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has launched to support the public sector with the switch to hydrogen and electric vehicles.
NewMotion’s public charging network now at 250,000+ charge points in Europe
NewMotion’s public charging network has expanded to more than 250,000 public charge points in Europe on the back of four new roaming partnerships.
Bridgestone to install up to 3,500 new charging ports across European network
Bridgestone is installing up to 3,500 new charging ports across its European retail and service network in partnership with EVBox.
Former Nissan fleet director Peter McDonald joins Ohme
Smart charging specialist Ohme has appointed former Nissan fleet director Peter McDonald as director for mobility.
Cazoo snaps up SMH Fleet Solutions on continued acquisition trail
Online car retailer Cazoo has bought SMH Fleet Solutions for around £70m, continuing its spate of acquisitions in line with rapid expansion.
Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury saloon on sale
Mercedes’ flagship EQS electric saloon is now on sale, priced from £99,995 and introducing advanced technology and a new electric drivetrain.
Renault supercharges Mobilize Power Solutions with new appointment
Mobilize Power Solutions UK, Renault Group’s recently launched EV charging infrastructure and services provider, continues to ramp up its work with the appointment of Carl Cook.
