Natalie Middleton
New connected vehicle technology for fleets to debut at ITT Hub
New connected vehicle technology that can reduce fleet accidents and improve driver behaviour is launching at this week’s ITT Hub event.
Bold action needed on gigafactories and charge points to secure UK car sector future
A binding target on UK battery capacity and the deployment of millions of more charge points are needed to ensure the UK automotive sector remains competitive … Read More »
Insurance partnership to reward fleets investing in telematics
LEVL, an authorised reseller for Geotab telematics, has partnered with insurtech firm Flock to bring the benefits of connected insurance to its fleet customers.
Jaama to showcase Maintenance Exchange platform to CV fleets at ITT Hub
Fleets attending this week’s free Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT) Hub event will be able to see Jaama’s new Maintenance Exchange platform up close.
UK has only 15% of charge points needed for net zero, Labour analysis finds
The UK has only 15% of the charging points it needs to meet net zero, new analysis published by the Labour Party finds.
Milton Keynes Parks Trust deploys new fleet of Volkswagen ID.3s
The Milton Keynes Parks Trust has ordered a fleet of six Volkswagen ID.3 electric vehicles for use on business travel.
Mer and Allstar clinch roaming deal
Mer has signed a roaming deal with Allstar Business Solutions that will add more than 160 charge points to the Allstar charging network.
ChargePoint Services founder Alex Bamberg to fast-track growth at Osprey Charging
Alex Bamberg, founder of ChargePoint Services and former MD of GeniePoint, has joined Osprey Charging as non-executive director.
Leasing customers turning to ‘in-stock’ vehicles to plug supply gap
Leasing customer interest in ‘in-stock’ vehicles is fast-rising due to continued new car manufacturing impacts from the semiconductor supply shortages.
ITT Hub conference to include Major Tim Peake, National Grid, Highways England and more
There’s just two days to go until the doors open for the free Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT) Hub event – said to be the largest show … Read More »
Arnold Clark expands Aston Barclay remarketing tie-up with new Prees Heath sale
Arnold Clark has expanded its remarketing agreement with Aston Barclay by launching a new dedicated weekly dealer sale.
New Citroën C3 Aircross SUV now in showrooms
The updated Citroën C3 Aircross SUV is now in UK showrooms, bringing revised design features and latest equipment.
Gov Facilities Services Ltd makes switch to leasing with help of Kinto
Gov Facilities Services Ltd (GFSL), part of the Ministry of Justice, is making the switch to fully managed leasing to update its fleet and start going … Read More »
Škoda to expand EV line-up under plans to become top five brand
Škoda is targeting to become one of the five best-selling car manufacturers in Europe, powered by new electric cars and digital experiences.
DriveTech and Brightmile partner on full-service fleet risk management solution
Brightmile and DriveTech have enhanced their existing partnership with the launch of a new full-service fleet risk management solution.
Benefits of combining technology and human interaction underscored in pandemic
Automation and personal communication proved a perfect combination to keep drivers safe and compliant during the pandemic, according to Fleet Service GB’s (FSGB) recent customer partner … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New telematics product to help insurers trial mileage-based insurance
A new mileage-based telematics product has launched, enabling insurers and brokers to internally trial a usage-based insurance (UBI) programme.
Rob Holdcroft appointed head of fleet at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Rob Holdcroft as head of fleet, following a series of changes in senior leadership roles.
Impact of semiconductor shortages revealed in new car production data
UK car production rose dramatically in May, but recovery remains hampered due to ongoing Covid-related issues.
Government must go electric for fleets and incentivise EVs, say eco advisors
The Government’s eco advisors have called for a range of medium- and long-term commitments by the Government, including on electric vehicles, as they warn that time … Read More »
Honda reveals first images of new hybrid-only Civic hatchback
Honda has published the first images of the new Civic hatchback, which launches autumn 2022 in hybrid form only.
Reduction in road casualties in pandemic ‘must not be one-off’
Fatal and serious collisions in Great Britain dropped by more than a fifth (22%) in 2020 but there have been calls for the reduction during the … Read More »
New SOS app launches to help workers get home safely
A new app that can turn smartphones into personal safety devices has launched, providing round-the-clock assistance for employees travelling to and from their place of work.
Whole-life costs are critical part of an EV transition plan
Understanding and using whole-life costs is to become ever more critical as fleets start to accommodate electric vehicles.
Latest electric vehicle insights in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest guidance, advice and insights into electric cars and vans.
BP makes £5m investment in smart EV charging firm IoTecha
BP has invested $7m (£5m) in smart EV charging firm IoTecha, advancing its plans for public EV charge points.
Public charging is biggest barrier to EV adoption, say fleets
Almost six in 10 (59%) of fleets not looking to go electric say the lack of public charging infrastructure is the biggest barrier to EV adoption.
Shift to EVs ‘not enough’, finds IPPR
The Government’s work to decarbonise transport is placing too much emphasis on the shift to electric vehicles without encouraging a shift to clean transport alternatives.
Green number plate message not clear, say drivers
Almost a third (31%) of drivers don’t know what green number plates represent, more than six months after their introduction.
