Natalie Middleton
ODS streamlines licence checking with DAVIS
One of Oxfordshire’s biggest trade employers is taking care of all its compliance requirements, from commercial vehicle drivers to grey fleet drivers, with the help of … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Risks faced by road workers revealed by mobile workforce job management system
More than one in three (35%) of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 months alone; indicating the … Read More »
New app to answer drivers’ questions on electric vehicles
A new app that can answer common questions about electric vehicles and change drivers’ mindsets is now available for owners of Amazon Alexa and Google Play … Read More »
New hydrogen taskforce calls for collaboration on refuelling network
Collaboration to establish 100 hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) in the UK by 2025 would help support the roll-out of hydrogen transport and enable the UK to … Read More »
Interview: Geotab’s Charlotte Argue on EVs, telematics and International Women’s Day
Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, Charlotte Argue, senior manager, fleet electrification at telematics specialist Geotab, speaks to Fleet World about working in a notoriously … Read More »
Auto Windscreens reinforces ADAS calibration capabilities
Auto Windscreens has deployed a new ADAS calibration solution across its fitting hub network as it reports a 64% uplift in ADAS calibration jobs in 2019.
Paragon Software Systems acquired by Aptean
Enterprise software solutions provider Aptean has acquired Paragon Software Systems for an undisclosed amount.
Cox Automotive grows vehicle services offering with major acquisition
Cox Automotive has significantly expanded its vehicle services offering with the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of C Walton Ltd (CWL).
Prices for Mazda MX-30 EV revealed
Mazda’s first-ever fully electric production vehicle will be priced at £26,995 (including Plug-in Car Grant) when it arrives early next year in First Edition form.
Greener E10 fuel to become standard petrol grade from 2021
A consultation that could see the greener E10 petrol replace the current standard unleaded at UK fuel pumps from next year is currently underway.
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.
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 »