Natalie Middleton
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.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Inchcape Fleet Solutions to rebrand as Kinto following acquisition by Toyota
Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) is to rebrand as Kinto UK – Toyota’s name for its new mobility brand – as a result of its acquisition by … Read More »
Citroën targets urban mobility with Ami two-seat mobility solution
Citroën is introducing a two-seat electric city car that will aim to resolve the challenges of urban travel and environmental concerns.
£93m funding boost to fix UK’s crumbling roads and develop AI pothole detection tech
The Department for Transport is funding more than £93m in improvements to the road network, including investment in transport technology to help cut the number of … Read More »
Post-Brexit outlook, autonomy and 2035 EV impact on agenda at VRA March meeting
Emerging trends, including the post-Brexit economic outlook, developments in vehicle autonomy and the impact of the Government’s 2035 electric vehicle announcement, are to come under focus … Read More »
ULEV take-up at Fleet Alliance doubles in a year
Fleet Alliance Group has reported huge growth in ULEVs (Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) on its funded fleet as a result of drivers looking to benefit from … Read More »
Driver training vital to address ADAS risks, says DriveTech
Developments in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and increasing vehicle automation are likely to bring added risks for drivers that make driver training vital.
One in five vehicles at Gloucestershire Police now electric
A new consignment of electric vehicles from Nissan means one in five vehicles (21%) at Gloucestershire Constabulary are now fully electric; and it’s planning to ramp … Read More »
New 20mph speed limits to go live on roads in central London
New 20mph speed limits on all Transport for London roads in central London could catch drivers out from next week – with enforcement being carried out … Read More »
UK car production hits lowest level in nine years
Output from UK car factories fell 2.1% in January; down for a fifth month running and recording the lowest level of January car production in nine … Read More »
Andre Buren joins CarNext.com as chief technology officer
LeasePlan used car platform CarNext.com has appointed Andre Buren as chief technology officer (CTO).
Facelifted Hyundai i30 advances game
Hyundai’s third-generation i30 has been updated with new safety and connectivity technologies plus mild hybrid powertrains that offer increased efficiency.
Government must not duck Clean Air Zone responsibilities, say authorities
The Government is being urged to provide clarity on financial support to help local businesses upgrade their fleets before the proposed introduction of a Clean Air … Read More »
