Natalie Middleton
Restart vehicle deliveries to aid Covid-19 relief effort, says BVRLA
Dealerships and the wider automotive supply chain should restart vehicle deliveries to unclog the thousands of cars and vans congesting the sector.
Toyota and Lexus offer free roadside assistance for key workers
Toyota and Lexus have partnered with the AA to provide the UK’s key workers who drive Toyota or Lexus vehicles with free roadside assistance cover, regardless … Read More »
TTC Group goes online for driver training
TTC Group is delivering its Driver CPC courses and core fleet manager courses online in virtual classrooms, enabling fleets to continue vital work to maintain vehicle … Read More »
SG Fleet UK offers free online ADT driver training
SG Fleet UK is providing free online driver training during the coronavirus lockdown to help improve driver knowledge and understanding of road safety.
Nationwide storage scheme for vehicles idled by Covid-19 pandemic
Fleet operators struggling with storing large quantities of unused vehicles can now access secure storage from property firm Jahama Group.
Consultation on petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicle ban extended
The Government has extended the public consultation on plans to end the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans, giving fleets more time … Read More »
Ionity rapid-charging network expands to Leeds
Ionity has opened a rapid-charging station at the new Leeds Skelton Lake Services; part of its expanding pan-European charging network.
Key features of Hyundai Prophecy EV concept revealed
Hyundai has provided further details on its Prophecy concept, which gives an insight into the brand’s future EVs.
Electric MGs to deliver food parcels across Haringey
MG Motor and DriveElectric have teamed up to supply a batch of electric vehicles to support Haringey Council’s Covid-19 response efforts.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Free Nissan roadside assistance to keep key workers mobile
All NHS and key workers currently driving a Nissan can now benefit from free roadside assistance.
European automaker shutdowns have cost 1.5 million vehicles
Factory shutdowns in Europe have already lost the production of nearly 1.5 million motor vehicles to date; up from 1.2 million units a week ago.
Laid-up company cars to present risk management issues
Fleets will need to ensure that unused company cars are carefully inspected in a risk management context to ensure drivers are safe when they return to … Read More »
Online training soars as company car and grey fleet drivers make most of lockdown
Company car and grey fleet drivers are using lockdown time to enhance their road skills, including through online driver profiling e-driver training.
Škoda Virtual Showroom relocates to team experts’ driveways
Škoda has adapted its Virtual Showroom service to run from team members’ own driveways; ensuring customers researching their next car can still access information on the … Read More »
Free route optimisation tool from Trakm8 during crisis
Trakm8 is offering fleets free access of its Insight Optimisation platform to support operators during the crisis.
MG launches latest business contract hire offers
MG has released its Q2 offers, including for business contract hire, ensuring that customers are ready for when showrooms re-open following the lockdown.
Used car prices still stable, says Auto Trader
Underlying demand from car buyers is still robust, despite the closure of retailer forecourts across the country.
Free video guides bring key fleet advice during outbreak
The first in a new series of coronavirus video guides are now available for fleets, providing vital advice on everything from essential drivers to business support … Read More »
Cameron Clarke Leasing becomes official Select Car Leasing representative
Independent car and leasing firm Select Car Leasing has partnered with Cameron Clarke Leasing to help accelerate leasing take-up, in particular in the north west.
Auto Windscreens vans bring aid to vulnerable people in Kent under Markerstudy scheme
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is delivering essential food and medical supplies to around 1,000 vulnerable residents in the area with the help of Markerstudy Group.
New boarding measures on London’s buses to help protect drivers
Transport for London (TfL) is starting a trial of middle-door only boarding in buses this week as part of increased measures to ensure that public transport … Read More »
Europcar Mobility Group keeps MOD paramedics on the move
Europcar Mobility Group UK has supplied 61 rental vehicles to MOD paramedics who have been drafted in to support South Central Ambulance Service’s emergency calls.
Prices and CO2 revealed for updated Vauxhall Insignia
Vauxhall’s updated Insignia is now on sale, bringing a full line-up of RDE2-compliant engines and claimed best-in-class CO2 and fuel economy.
Enter Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey for chance to win £50 M&S gift card
Fleet operators are being invited to take part in the Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey in return for the chance to win a £50 M&S gift … Read More »
Company car and van key handback needs careful management by fleets, warns AFP
Fleets need to ensure company car and van key handback is handled carefully to avoid potential issues with audit trails and even loss of keys.
All Clean Air Zones postponed until 2021
The Government is postponing the introduction of all Clean Air Zones until at least January 2021, enabling businesses to focus on work and response efforts during … Read More »
