Natalie Middleton
Used car sales down 8.9% in Q1 but EV demand still high
The UK’s used car market saw a turbulent first quarter with sales down 8.9% due to lockdowns.
Fleet Supplier of the Week: FleetMaxx Solutions
FleetMaxx Solutions has been named as Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week for its work to keep businesses on the road via its Maxx Control Pre-Pay … Read More »
Four in 10 fleets planning rapid EV uptake
Rapid uptake of battery electric vehicles (EVs) is being planned by around four in 10 fleets in the next few years, potentially exceeding market expectations and … Read More »
Six key questions to help fleets get business drivers back on roads
Fleets should make sure employees feel comfortable getting behind the wheel again as the country opens up after the pandemic.
Shell partners with Osprey Charging for ‘forecourts of the future’
Shell is to roll out EV charging points at its UK franchised forecourt sites under a new tie-up with Osprey Charging.
Herd launches new fleet management solution with help of AA Prestige
Contract hire and vehicle rental specialist Herd Group has gone live with its new fleet management solution with the help of AA Prestige.
Silverstone to save fleets time and money with new outsourcing service
A new outsourcing service that can save fleets time and money has launched from Silverstone Fleet Management.
Charger sharing proves solution for fleets
An app that allows EV drivers to access charging points at neighbouring flats and terraces is fast gathering interest among fleets for its ability to help … Read More »
Clear inflection point in driver attitudes to EVs and digital retailing
Drivers’ views of electric vehicles and digital retailing are fast changing and both are expected to accelerate sharply in the next three to five years.
Mercedes’ EQA electric crossover gets high-power AWD versions
Mercedes’ new EQA electric crossover is now available in high-power all-wheel drive versions, expanding the family further.
New Subaru Outback priced from £33,995
Subaru’s latest Outback offroad estate is to go on sale later this month, bringing a heavily revised engine and increased safety and comfort.
New government guidance to combat terror attacks using vehicles
New guidance setting out a raft of security measures to stop commercial vehicles being used as weapons in acts of terrorism is now available.
VWFS signposts digital future plans with double appointment to board
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has appointed Dan James, marketing director and chief digital officer, and Matt Solven, risk and controlling director, to its Board of … Read More »
National Park Authority makes case for electric vehicles on rural fleets
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has expanded its electric vehicle fleet further with the addition of three cars for new staff.
Drivers want motorways policed by average speed cameras despite majority speeding
More than half of drivers would be supportive of increased use of average speed cameras on motorways, despite the fact that the majority of drivers speed.
MAF Finance Group acquired by Begbies Traynor in £12m deal
Finance broker MAF Finance Group has been acquired by national professional services consultancy Begbies Traynor Group in a deal worth up to £11.75m.
Electric cars and vans to be cheaper than petrol by 2027
Falling production costs for electric vehicles will make them cheaper to buy in every light vehicle segment by 2027.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover priced from £36,995
Hyundai has revealed details for its Ioniq 5 electric crossover, which will be priced from £36,995 and bring a range of up to 300 miles.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
DriveTech to help support road crash victims under RoadPeace partnership
DriveTech has selected RoadPeace as its corporate charity partner, helping bring vital support for injured road victims and bereaved families.
VisionTrack appoints Dean Leonard as technical services manager
VisionTrack has expanded its engineering and technical services team with the appointment of Dean Leonard.
Safer journey planning under focus in free road safety webinar
The subject of how to plan safer journeys by focusing on driver behaviour is to come under the spotlight in a free Global Fleet Champions webinar.
Nissan EV fleet sales up 65% in last year
Nissan has reported fast-rising EV fleet sales in the last year, underlining a shift among companies to electric vehicles.
UK fleets to increase EV spending by 50% in next year
Businesses in the UK are planning to spend £15.8bn on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next 12 months; up 50% on the year to … Read More »
Mina’s EV charging solution links with Traxmiles business mileage capture
EV payment specialist Mina has teamed up with Innovation Professional Services to help fleets manage the transition to electric vehicles.
Petrol back to pre-pandemic prices and more increases on the cards
The price of petrol is now at its highest price since January 2020 following six months of rises, and further increases are looking likely.
DPD deploys mobile air quality sensors on UK fleet
Delivery company DPD is rolling out mobile air quality monitoring across six of the UK’s biggest cities with the help of its van fleet and facilities.
Citroën targets fleets with My Ami Cargo LCV
Citroën has launched a single-seater van version of its zero-emission Ami tiny quadricycle, aimed at fleets and business users in urban areas.
Arrival and Uber to develop electric car for ride-hailing sector
Electric vehicle maker Arrival is turning its attentions to the ride-hailing sector with plans to develop a purpose-built electric car.
New Škoda Fabia debuts with extra space and tech
Škoda’s new Fabia supermini is to significantly enhance its fleet proposition, bringing claimed class-leading space along with latest infotainment and safety and assistance systems.
