Natalie Middleton
DriveTech develops free back-to-work driving toolkit for fleets
DriveTech has created a new free online toolkit for drivers to help fleets as the lockdown begins to lift.
Allstar adds 55-strong Rivus garage network to ServicePoint
Allstar has expanded its ServicePoint fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform with the addition of the 55-strong Rivus garage network.
Connexas Group acquired by AddSecure
Connected vehicle technology specialist Connexas has been acquired by the AddSecure Group, a leading European provider of premium solutions for secure data and critical communications.
11% increase in journeys as lockdown restrictions ease, says Waze
New data from Waze has shown an average increase of 11% in daily driven kilometres on UK roads last weekend (16-17 May) compared to the previous … Read More »
Quietest spring bank holiday traffic in at least seven years forecast
Traffic levels over this bank holiday weekend are expected to be half of that seen in 2019 as the majority of drivers plan on staying local.
UK car showroom closures costing £61m a day
Pressure is mounting on the UK Government to reopen UK car showrooms as new calculations reveal the £61m daily cost of closure.
Ministers at ‘sixes and sevens’ over London transport advice and funding, says Unite
The Government is at “sixes and sevens” over its London transport policy and plans to get commuters back to work, according to Unite.
Greater Manchester pushes Clean Air Zone back to 2022
Greater Manchester has delayed plans for a Clean Air Zone in the region for a further year as local leaders also call for a multi-million-pound funding … Read More »
Toyota to restart production at Burnaston
Toyota is to restart work at its Burnaston plant next Tuesday 26 May; one of a number of carmakers resuming operations in the UK.
Fleets and local authorities score share of £2m e-cargo bike grant fund
Local authorities and fleets in England are to roll out a raft of e-cargo bike initiatives with the help of new government funding.
Volvo introduces 112mph top speed and Care Key on all models
All new Volvos now come with a limited top speed of 112mph and the ability to set additional speed limitations as part of a pledge by … Read More »
Jason Chamberlain appointed new sales director at Rivus
Rivus Fleet Solutions has appointed Jason Chamberlain as its new sales director.
Drivers lack confidence in government EV ownership advice
The fleet and automotive industry should collaborate to inform drivers on the benefits of electric vehicles to help drivers make the shift away from petrol and … Read More »
Remarketing set for ‘paradigm shift’ to online as lockdown measures ease
The way defleeted cars are remarketed is undergoing a paradigm shift from physical auctions to online as Covid-19 lockdown measures are eased and wholesale activities recommence.
Top 10 regions for stolen and recovered cars revealed
Tracker has revealed the top 10 regions where cars were most stolen and recovered, with London continuing to top the list.
Euro NCAP safety rating overhaul is biggest change in a decade
Euro NCAP is introducing new safety tests – heralded as the “the biggest change to Euro NCAP’s impact testing protocols in a decade”.
Europe central to Kia plans for EV sales growth
Kia has outlined further details of its electric vehicle strategy, which will see many of its forthcoming EVs launch in Europe.
Fleets still in the dark on 0% BiK for electric vehicles
Fleet take-up of electric vehicle is fast-accelerating but awareness of the 0% Benefit-in-Kind on EVs is worryingly low.
Mazda factories ramp up production
Mazda is continuing its work to resume global production while also restarting deliveries in markets where possible.
NewMotion appoints Melanie Lane as CEO
Electric vehicle charging solutions provider NewMotion has appointed Melanie Lane as its new CEO.
Business case for electric vehicles reinforced by new tool
Fleets looking to electrify their vehicles can now use a new tool from Samsara to help inform their business case and provide solid grounds for a … Read More »
Rise in fleet driver speeding revealed as police clampdown starts
Fleet and commercial drivers are among the main culprits of the increased levels of speeding seen during lockdown, leading to increased calls for businesses to take … Read More »
Surge in EV leasing counters WLTP impact on average emissions
Average new lease car emissions fell to 113g/km at the end of 2019 – the lowest level since Q3 2018 – after a surge in battery … Read More »
TTC wins contract for driver education courses in Wales
TTC Group has pledged to place the Welsh language even further at the heart of delivery after it was awarded the contract to deliver driver education … Read More »
Demystifying EVs could fast-track driver demand
Uncertainty and confusion is leading the vast majority of motorists to delay changing to an electric vehicle but manufacturers and dealers have a leading role in … Read More »
Cutting corners on licence checks will store up major troubles, fleets warned
Fleets not carrying out proper licence checks are setting themselves up for major risk management problems in the future, including the possibility of corporate manslaughter cases.
Spike in breakdowns ‘disproportionate’ to traffic volume increase
Green Flag has reported a 72% rise in breakdowns after lockdown measure were eased, as a lack of maintenance takes its toll.
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