Natalie Middleton
New safety innovation increases fleet breakdown safety
New Be-Seen Screen safety solution offers better visibility for fleet drivers, helping to reduce the risk of accidents by allowing them to warn other road users … Read More »
Martin Brown moves to Chair of Fleet Alliance as new-look board focuses on growth
Martin Brown is to become Chair of leasing provider Fleet Alliance as a new chief executive and chief operating officer strengthen the board to oversee company … Read More »
Drivers to face increased fines on London’s red routes
Transport for London (TfL) is planning to increase fines on the capital’s red routes, cutting danger and congestion.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Riverside Motor Group appoints Aston Barclay as remarketing partner
Riverside Motor Group has signed up Aston Barclay as its remarketing partner.
Plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Tiguan opens for orders
A plug-in hybrid version of the Tiguan is now available to order, priced from £35,515 OTR and targeted at fleets.
Volkswagen-led consortium launches tender offer for Europcar
A consortium led by Volkswagen is in advanced talks with Europcar Mobility Group to acquire the rental giant.
Arrival teams with Microsoft for next-generation vehicle and fleet management
Electric vehicle maker Arrival is working with Microsoft to develop an open data platform for vehicles and fleets, enabling advanced uses of telemetry and data management.
Zenith consumer leasing business hits new milestone after pandemic gains
Zenith’s digital direct-to-consumer leasing subscription business ZenAuto now has more than 7,000 car on the road after rapid growth during the pandemic.
Three in 10 drivers steer clear of narrow country lanes
More than half of drivers (58%) say they find using narrow country roads stressful – to the extent that three in 10 admit to deliberately steering … Read More »
Citroën Berlingo gets extra tech in range update
Citroën is updating its Berlingo MPV with extra equipment ahead of the arrival of electric models later this year.
Stuart Russell joins Thrifty to head up FlexiFleet long-term rental
Thrifty is further driving growth of its FlexiFleet long-term rental offering with the appointment of highly experienced senior vehicle rental executive Stuart Russell.
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid drivers covering half of mileage on electric power
Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid drivers are making the most of their cars’ 35 miles of electric-only driving range, new data shows.
Zap-Map to create zero-carbon EV route planner under new tie-up
Zap-Map is to partner with energy and carbon data science company Advanced Infrastructure to create a new low-carbon route planner function for EV drivers, called Zap-Zero.
New car registrations plummet to lowest level since 1998
UK new car registrations in July recorded their weakest performance since before the millennium, with both the semiconductor shortage and the pingdemic ‘throttling’ a full recovery.
AFP launches specialist electric van fleet transition course
The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has introduced its first-ever electric van course for fleets making the switch.
Quartix enhances integrated dashcam solution with latest camera tech
Quartix has introduced an enhanced version of its integrated tracking and vehicle camera solution with Fleet Focus, using latest camera tech to deliver extra fleet management … Read More »
New Hyundai subscription service launches for electrified models only
Hyundai Motor UK has introduced a new monthly subscription service solely available on its hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models.
BMW rewards plug-in hybrid drivers for every electric mile
BMW is incentivising UK drivers of its plug-in hybrid models to drive in electric-only mode through a new rewards programme.
Service as usual? How EVs are changing fleet SMR
The transition to electric vehicles brings a host of new considerations for fleet servicing, maintenance and repairs. Natalie Middleton explores the main issues.
Paul Kirby appointed external adviser to FleetCheck for new EV initiative
FleetCheck has reinforced its work on a new electric van initiative with the addition of Paul Kirby as an external adviser.
Fleet World Fleet: Suzuki Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT
Our long-term Suzuki Swace hybrid estate is proving very easy to live with, says Natalie Middleton.
AFP to hold webinars on mobility and EV charging in September
The key subjects of mobility and electric vehicle reimbursements are to come under focus in two Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) webinars in September.
JustGoEV launches all-EV new and used car marketplace
A new online platform specialising in new and used electric, plug-in and hybrid cars has launched in the UK.
Richard Irvin FM to roll out Lightfoot after trial reveals major safety benefits
Richard Irvin Facilities Management is deploying Lightfoot’s in-cab training and driver rewards platform across its fleet after a trial showed the solution cut CO2 emissions 8% … Read More »
SEAT Ateca and Tarraco get tech upgrades for new model year
SEAT has enhanced the Ateca and Tarraco SUVs with new connected and safety technologies.
Diesel prices hit seven-year high
Prices of petrol and diesel are rising relentlessly, with no signs of coming down in the future.
Semiconductor shortage ‘will outlast pandemic’
The global semiconductor shortage is likely to outreach and outlast the Covid-19 pandemic, as the industry weathers the ‘perfect storm’.
New online modules provide targeted EV training
E-Training World has introduced new online driver training modules for drivers of electric cars.
Road Safety Week 2021 to celebrate fleet heroes
At-work drivers, fleets and organisations are being invited to sign up for this year’s Road Safety Week, which adopts the theme of Road Safety Heroes.
