Natalie Middleton
VAT-free EVs could kickstart falling new car demand, industry reports
Falling new car sales reinforce the need for VAT to be removed from all new battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell electric cars as … Read More »
Streamlining automotive businesses could bring ‘significant’ benefits for fleets
Automotive industry must stop operating in silos to avoid wasting millions in duplicated investment and to ensure a joined-up service for fleets and drivers.
Coronavirus to put brakes on 2020 new car production and sales
Reduced new car demand and supply chain disruption will disrupt global new car sales for 2020, bringing added chills to an existing perfect storm of carmaker … Read More »
Fuel prices tumble as result of coronavirus crisis
Pump prices of petrol and diesel have seen some of their biggest monthly reductions since the start of 2000 as a result of growing fears over … Read More »
Samsara toolkit to ease transition to electric vehicles
Fleet management technology specialist Samsara is introducing new tools to help customers make the initial transition to electric vehicles and manage EVs effectively going forwards.
DriveTech supports new global road death reduction declaration
The new Stockholm Declaration on Road Safety – which aims to halve road deaths globally by 2030 – shows the critical need for cooperation to cut … Read More »
Used diesel prices steadily rising, says BCA
Demand for diesels remains strong in the wholesale sector, with average values having climbed steadily over the past year.
New Licence Bureau training solution empowers drivers to reduce road risk
Licence Bureau has launched a new driver training solution that puts the focus on empowering drivers to take a more responsible approach to driving, reducing the … Read More »
Honda reveals UK pricing for hybrid-only Jazz
Order books are now open for Honda’s new fourth-generation Jazz, which will bring hybrid motoring at sub-£19k pricing.
New cars still vulnerable to keyless theft, finds Thatcham
While progress is being made by carmakers on addressing keyless theft risks, some models are still coming to market with inherent security vulnerabilities.
DriveTech’s Colin Paterson becomes ADLV secretary & head of marketing
Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech UK, has become association secretary and head of marketing at the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV).
UK’s first EV Consumer Code to drive best practice in home EV chargers
Drivers having an EV charge point installed at home can now use a new code of practice to help find reputable suppliers.
Keyless car theft hits all-time high
Keyless car theft continues to rise, with nine out of 10 of the stolen cars Tracker recovered in 2019 taken this way.
Fleet Source works with national charity to cut road risks
Driver training specialist Fleet Source has teamed up with RoadPeace to help the national charity’s work to reduce road danger.
Fleets could recoup new car ‘over payments’ in shipping cartel class action
Businesses and drivers that bought or leased a new car or light commercial vehicle between October 2006 and September 2015 could be eligible for compensation under … Read More »
Renault Morphoz concept heralds new family of electric models
Renault has revealed its latest concept car, developed on the new CMF-EV modular platform and heralding a new family of electric models.
EV charge points at supermarkets double in two years
The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points at supermarkets has doubled in the last two years, although the proportion of supermarkets offering charging is still … Read More »
EV orders leap 300% at Zenith as BiK tax initiatives take effect
Orders of electric vehicles (EVs) at Zenith have leapt over 300% in salary sacrifice fleets and 250% in its company car fleets over the last six … Read More »
Brake report outlines essential vehicle checking and maintenance procedures
A new report from Brake outlines how the consequences of not complying with vehicle standards and why it’s important to train your drivers to complete routine … Read More »
Mini Electric drivers offered free charging miles with OVO Energy
Mini has teamed up with OVO Energy, offering 5,000 free, charging miles to new MINI Electric owners in the UK.
CMS expands commercial team
Collision Management Systems (CMS), a connected vehicle data specialist that works with insurers, fleets and remote worker organisations to reduce employee risk, has made two new … Read More »
International Fleet Meeting 2020 cancelled in wake of Geneva Motor Show news
The organisers of the International Fleet Meeting have confirmed that the 2020 event has been cancelled as a result of this year’s Geneva Motor Show being … Read More »
Fleet Logistics appoints Oliver Stockhecke as first-ever chief sales officer
Oliver Stockhecke has joined Fleet Logistics Group in the brand-new role of chief sales officer (CSO).
Grosvenor Group chairman Brian Johnson passes away
Tributes have been paid to Brian Johnson, the chairman and founder of The Grosvenor Group and a “trailblazer in the automotive sector”, who has died aged … Read More »
BCA online sales hit new record in January 2020
BCA online trading volumes hit a new record in January 2020 following a 23% rise across the board.
Comment: Realigning the fleet gender imbalance
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2020, Jayne Pett, sales and marketing director at Fleet Operations, looks at the under-representation of women in the … Read More »