Natalie Middleton
Citroën reveals pricing and specs for ë-Berlingo electric MPV
Order books are now open for the Citroën ë-Berlingo electric MPV, which is priced from £29,575 (incl. Plug-in Car Grant).
Used market could become ‘proving ground’ to support new EV sales, says Cox
The UK should draw on the used car market to encourage EV adoption – potentially through government grants for buyers of used EVs.
Targa Telematics recognised for mobility work in Berg Insight report
Targa Telematics has been recognised for its mobility work in a new report by analytics company Berg Insight.
Fleet World Fleet: Suzuki Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT
The latest addition to our long-term fleet is rather familiar, even if it only launched recently, says Natalie Middleton.
Short-term leasing could convince drivers that EVs are the future, says SOGO
Flexible leasing could prove the key to overcoming motorists’ concerns over electric vehicle reliability.
More alternatively fuelled cars registered in 2020 than diesels
Sales of greener new cars boomed in 2020 despite the overall challenges for the new car market in the pandemic.
Ford calls for clear EV roadmap in run-up to 2030
The UK needs a clear roadmap to the 2030 ICE ban, focusing on developing workplace and public charging and giving stronger incentives to purchase electric vehicles.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Plug-in Grants to be subject to future cuts at no notice, says OZEV
The UK’s Plug-in Grants will be cut further in the future and likely with no notice, according to the Government.
Toyota cracks down on catalytic converter theft
Toyota is investing more than £1m to help tackle the growing issue of catalytic converter theft in the UK.
Anti-drink drive initiative launches from Diageo and UNITAR with support from DfT
A new anti-drink driving learning experience is launching in the UK and various global markets to help people understand the consequences of drink driving.
Airmax Remote targets SMEs with new monthly telematics rental solution
Airmax Remote has introduced a new telematics rental solution, providing a cost-effective method within a monthly rental model.
Ola now offering EV ride-hailing in London for no extra charge
Ola is expanding its ride-hailing solution in London with a new EV-only service for no extra charge.
Polestar opens Milton Keynes test-drive hub
Polestar UK has opened a new test-drive hub in Milton Keynes, enabling drivers to get behind the wheel of the Polestar 2.
Dangerous driving up in lockdown but vehicle theft down
Dangerous driving on the UK’s roads increased in 2020 but vehicle-related crime fell significantly in lockdowns.
Volkswagen ID.4’s new entry-level model is eligible for Plug-in Car Grant
Volkswagen has expanded the line-up for the ID.4 electric SUV with new powertrains available in City or Style trim levels.
UK urgently needs more gigafactories to bolster car production
The UK must rapidly accelerate the deployment of gigafactories and new battery technology development to ensure domestic car production is not threatened.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace gets styling and tech updates
Volkswagen’s long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace has had a makeover, including updated styling and increased technology.
Real-world electric van ranges revealed in new Arval report
New data exploring payload and temperature impacts on electric vans and giving real-world ranges is now available.
Yorkshire Fleet to transition customers to EVs with help of ODO
Yorkshire Fleet is enabling its customers to make the switch to electric vehicles with the help of ODO.
New dynamic purchasing system for alternatively fuelled vehicles now open to public sector
A new public sector dynamic purchasing system (DPS) designed to enable the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles on a larger scale than ever before has gone … Read More »
Collaboration essential for mass global e-mobility transition
OEMs, investors and infrastructure players must collaborate globally to ensure the future of e-mobility, backed by consistent policies from regulatory and governmental bodies.
Five key findings from NewMotion’s EV Driver Survey
New data revealing the key motivators for EV drivers, and their thoughts on charging, the infrastructure and the future of e-mobility, is now available from NewMotion.
Genesis reveals Europe-dedicated G70 Shooting Brake
Hyundai premium brand offshoot Genesis has revealed its first model designed for Europe in the form of the G70 Shooting Brake.
Vauxhall Combo-e Life on sale priced from £31,610
The fully electric Vauxhall Combo-e Life is now available to order, bringing five- or seven-seat practicality and a range of up to 174 miles.
Birmingham paves way for imminent Clean Air Zone with vehicle scrappage scheme
Birmingham City Council has officially launched its Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme ahead of the arrival of its Clean Air Zone.
50% of used cars being snapped up by physical buyers, says Aston Barclay
The return to physical auctions is proving popular with used car buyers according to Aston Barclay, although online sales are still being widely used too.
Free DriverMetrics guide for fleets explores how to improve driver wellbeing
A new DriverMetrics white paper is now available for free download to help fleet managers understand key concepts around mental health and its impact in the … Read More »
Mobility hub to see if shared transport can change commuting patterns
A new mobility hub that will explore whether shared transport can change commuting patterns has launched at Imperial College London.
Munic supports ALD with global rollout of new ProFleet telematics solution
ALD Automotive is using tech specialist Munic to support the global rollout of its new ProFleet connected vehicle solution.
