Natalie Middleton
New AFP white paper to help fleets address post-pandemic driver wellbeing
A new white paper that can help fleets manage driver wellbeing and safety post-pandemic is now available from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Fleet Alliance targets SMEs with new low-cost EV sal-sac scheme
A brand-new salary sacrifice scheme has launched from Fleet Alliance to help businesses including SMEs offer fully electric cars to employees at highly attractive rates.
Radius expands telematics plans with Connect Fleet buy
Telematics and fuel cards specialist Radius has acquired Australia-based Connect Fleet, expanding its territory and its technology further.
Greater incentives and information needed to meet EV targets
More needs to be done to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) … Read More »
Royal London becomes latest Mitie customer to use charge point install service
Royal London has become the latest Mitie customer to take advantage of its electric vehicle charge point installation service.
Used car values up 16.6%, reports Cap HPI
Used car values are continuing to rocket, having risen by 16.6% or £2,125 in the last four months, according to Cap.
International Motors agrees takeover of Mitsubishi UK aftersales business
International Motors has confirmed it will take over Mitsubishi UK’s aftersales business from long-term importer, the Colt Car Company this autumn.
Highway Code changes to create new ‘hierarchy of road users’
A new version of the Highway Code that will prioritise pedestrians and cyclists through a new ‘hierarchy’ has been announced by the Goverment.
New Honda HR-V hybrid SUV priced from £26,960
Honda’s new HR-V hybrid-only SUV is now available to order, priced from £26,960.
Select Car Leasing plans to ‘disrupt’ corporate leasing under new MD
Select Car Leasing general manager Graham Conway has been appointed as managing director as the firm ramps up plans to become a ‘disruptor’ in corporate leasing.
Lower motorway speed limits in wet weather could save lives, say drivers
UK motorway speed limits should be cut to as low as 50mph in wet weather to help save lives, according to drivers.
Average EVs break the 200-mile barrier
New survey reveals that thanks to huge advances in EV technology, the average electric car on sale in the UK today can travel up to 200.23 … Read More »
New Volkswagen Taigo revealed
Volkswagen is launching an SUV coupé on the European market for the first time, with the new compact crossover Taigo.
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Pricing and specs announced for Saloon and Estate
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now on sale, with prices starting from £38,785 for the entry-level C 200 Sport Saloon and £40,420 for the Estate. The range-topping … Read More »
UK fleets optimistic about their post-pandemic future, survey finds
A new study reveals that UK fleets are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with renewed confidence, as businesses feel better equipped to deal with disruption caused … Read More »
EVs travel five times further on £50
New research reveals that UK electric vehicles can travel up to five times further on a £50 charge than petrol vehicles.
Innovative on-street EV charge points go live
First-of-a-kind on-street electric vehicle charge points are now officially live for testing in the London Borough of Brent.
MG Motor appoints Andrew Stuart as head of sales
Andrew Stuart’s recruitment as MG’s new head of sales comes as the manufacturer continues its rapid expansion, with a year-on-year sales increase of 76%.
MPs warn of National Grid blackouts if EV charging habits don’t change
Transport Committee’s new report states that charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; and that energy demand should be managed with ‘little and … Read More »
SPIE UK’s big EV fleet plans
Energy and communications firm SPIE UK has revealed details of its future fleet strategy. The announcement comes in conjunction with the rollout of 60 new Nissan … Read More »
Congestion Charge changes proposed
Congestion Charge changes proposed, with £15 daily charge to remain, alongside shorter operating hours.
Aeris fleet survey reveals telematics data charges
Aeris’ survey of UK fleet operators reveals data charges from telematics providers even as vehicles were mothballed due to Covid restrictions.
EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets
EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK, in partnership with Nissan.
CitySprint seeking 600 couriers across the UK as demand increases
Courier firm CitySprint has announced that it is looking for an extra 600 couriers across the UK, with the business focusing primarily on couriers with small … Read More »
FMG’s Steve Ward promoted to new role
FMG has appointed Steve Ward to the role of head of client relationships – Insurance Solutions.
Engineius introduces advanced customer alerts
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius sees major developments with its new automated texts alerts system. Customers can now elect to receive “advanced alerts” for events such as … Read More »
New research highlights Grey Fleet risk
New pan-European research from Enterprise Rent-A-Car has highlighted that unmanaged business travel, from the ‘grey fleet’ of drivers using their own, often older and higher-emission cars … Read More »
Renault announces pricing for Megane PHEV
Renault has confirmed full pricing and specification of the New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid, the five-door model, sitting alongside the existing Sports Tourer version.
More drivers now expect next car to be electric or hybrid than petrol or diesel
New research released today reveals that the number of drivers expecting their next car to be fully electric has risen by 32% in twelve months.
Polestar to double market presence in 2021
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, is set to continue its rapid global retail expansion to support the company’s ongoing growth.
