Natalie Middleton
Government campaign to raise awareness of E10 petrol rollout
A new government campaign has launched to raise awareness of the introduction of E10 petrol.
Vauxhall gives first glimpse of next-gen Astra
Vauxhall has provided teaser images of the new Astra, which arrives in 2022 and will include first-ever electrified versions.
Semiconductor issue ‘not done worst yet’, say fleet experts
Shortages of semiconductors and other components are likely to get worse not better over the coming months, impacting the fleet sector and used car and van … Read More »
New Kia Sportage brings radical redesign
Kia has revealed the new Sportage, which launches later this year with a radically reinvented interior and exterior design.
Price rises for popular fleet cars and vans ‘almost inevitable’, says FleetCheck
Prices for some of the fleet sector’s most popular fleet cars and vans will inevitably rise over the next few months, potentially by well more than … Read More »
Activate Accident Repair continues expansion with flagship Warrington centre
Activate Accident Repair has opened a new flagship body shop in Warrington; the latest milestone in its £15m expansion plan announced last year.
Return to roads still causing stress for drivers
New research on motorists’ top 10 stresses reveals the return to the roads is still causing concerns over driver and vehicle capabilities.
Mer UK signs roaming deal with NewMotion for simpler EV charging
EV charging specialist Mer is building on its launch into the UK market under a new roaming partnership with NewMotion.
RAC launches exclusive warranty for electric and hybrid used cars
A new warranty designed especially for used electric and hybrid cars could help drive consumer confidence and accelerate take-up.
E.On helps employees go electric with EV-only salary sacrifice scheme
E.On has deployed an EV-only salary sacrifice scheme to help its employees become more sustainable.
Fiercer competition for used vehicles as fleet sector turns to nearly new cars
Fleet and leasing companies are turning their attention to sourcing nearly new cars, exacerbating the existing challenges for the used car market.
Trials of e-scooters start in London
A trial of rental e-scooters is now underway in the capital, exploring how they can act as an alternative to car travel.
Cupra promotes fleet TCO benefits of Formentor e-Hybrid
Cupra is highlighting the fleet benefits of its Formentor e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid SUV, which it says delivers outstanding TCO along with high levels of efficiency, safety … Read More »
Jon Lawes appointed vice-chair of BVRLA Committee
Jon Lawes, managing director of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS), has been appointed as the new vice-chair of the BVRLA’s Committee of Management.
Used car and van stock shortages under focus in VRA webinar
The stock shortages affecting the used car and van markets are to come under focus in a Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) webinar.
Education is missing piece in EV revolution jigsaw
Educating drivers on the benefits of electric vehicles and demystifying their usage could play a vital role on helping encourage EV take-up.
Three in 10 EV fleets offer free workplace charging
Almost three in 10 (29%) fleets already running EVs or planning to adopt them in the next three years now offer workplace charging for free.
Up to 5m EVs could be running in Northern Powergrid region by 2050
Up to five million electric vehicles could be on the roads of the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire by 2050.
Engineius reduces risk and increases perks for self-employed drivers
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius is expanding its work with insurance platform Collective Benefits to help protect its network of over 500 self-employed drivers.
One in five RAC patrol vans to have EV charging capability by end-2022
One in every five RAC patrol vans will be able to give electric vehicles an emergency roadside boost by the end of 2022 – supporting fleets … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BVRLA launches Clean Air Zone guide for fleets and drivers
The BVRLA has launched a new web guide, designed to provide useful information for fleets and individuals on current and forthcoming Clean Air Zones (CAZs).
Used car desirability index to show vendors what’s hot and what’s not
Aston Barclay has developed a used car desirability index to help both vendors and dealers understand what’s hot and what’s not in the current market.
Warning of traffic jams over bank holiday
This bank holiday weekend could see an estimated 10.8 million trips taken by cars, bringing the risk of jams – particularly if the weather is nice.
Octopus grows electric vehicle work with help of Leaselink
Octopus Electric Vehicles is using the Leaselink solution from Ebbon-Dacs to source, order and track delivery of all new electric vehicles to its customers.
Fleet Logistics earns Bronze Award for sustainability from EcoVadis
Fleet Logistics Group has won a Bronze Award in the latest survey by Paris-based sustainability ratings platform EcoVadis.
Engineius embeds Flock’s flexible fleet insurance in vehicle movement service
Fast-growing vehicle movement solution Engineius is using Flock to insure the hundreds of vehicles it moves for commercial fleets every day.
Genesis G80 and GV80 score five-star Euro NCAP results
Genesis’ European newcomers, the G80 and GV80, have scored a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests.
Kia Picanto scores fleet deal for meals-on-wheels service
Kia is supplying 75 Picantos to Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) for its meals-on-wheels service.
Radius acquires Modus to advance vehicle telematics work
Telematics and fuel cards specialist Radius is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy app-based tracking and insurtech business Modus.
