Natalie Middleton
First National Cars puts focus on premium brand leasing under relaunch
Low Cost Vans (LCV) is relaunching its sister company First National Cars (FNC) to reposition it as a leasing company for high-quality, premium vehicles.
Analysis: Smart Motorways
Smart motorways have been in the headlines in recent weeks after a BBC Panorama special found 38 people have been killed on them in the last … Read More »
Scotland-NI bridge dubbed ‘vanity project’ by Scottish Transport Secretary
Plans by the Prime Minister to invest a possible £20bn building a Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge have been branded as a “vanity project” by the Scottish Transport … Read More »
Citroën C3 updated with new styling and comfort features
Citroën has revised its third-generation C3 hatchback with exterior and interior styling additions and the introduction of new comfort-focused features.
Order books open for Citroën C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid
Citroën’s first plug-in hybrid – the C5 Aircross Hybrid – has gone on sale in the UK, bringing CO2 of 32-33g/km and an electric-only range of … Read More »
Škoda reveals name for first electric SUV
Škoda has confirmed its forthcoming all-electric SUV will be called Enyaq to symbolise its new era of e-motoring.
EDF advances electric mobility plans with Pod Point acquisition
EDF has acquired a majority stake in Pod Point as part of a newly formed joint venture with Legal & General Capital.
Audi reveals pricing for new entry-level e-tron 55 quattro
Audi’s new lead-in e-tron 55 quattro has gone on sale priced from £56,400 OTR (including OLEV grant); part of the carmaker’s move to make electric mobility … Read More »
Countdown begins to International Fleet Meeting 2020 in Geneva
Registrations are still open for this year’s International Fleet Meeting, which will provide extensive networking opportunities as well as insider insight on the switch to mobility.
Engenie starts roll-out of Cardiff-wide rapid charging network
Engenie has installed the first of a series of rapid EV charge points in Cardiff city centre under plans to more than double the number of … Read More »
ABAX adds idling insights to driving behaviour safety tool
Abax has updated its Driving Behaviour tool with a number of new features to help fleets reduce fuel costs and CO2, including the launch of new … Read More »
Petrol and diesel new vehicle ban could kick in as early as 2032
Government plans to bring forward the current 2040 target on ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans could see the ban take … Read More »
Drink drive-related crashes increase 4%
Pressure is building on the Government to step up the action on drink driving following the publication of new figures showing an increase in alcohol-related crashes.
Demand for used petrol and diesel cars holds steady as plug-in vehicle interest rockets
The UK’s used car market remained steady in 2019, with continued demand for used petrol and diesel cars and fast-rising interest in alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Jaama completes brand refresh on path to further growth
Jaama has launched a new-look website, introducing the final piece of its brand refresh project undertaken during recent months as it positions the company for further … Read More »
Remarketing industry must factor in EV charging requirements, says VRA
Vehicle remarketing companies must start taking future electric vehicle charging needs into account as larger numbers of EVs start making their way onto the used market. … Read More »
Fleets urged to help safeguard future of Plug-in Grants
The fleet industry is being urged to take action to safeguard the Plug-in Car and Van Grants in line with growing concerns that they could imminently … Read More »
Connected vehicle data specialist to accelerate growth under new funding
Collision Management Systems (CMS) has secured additional funding from equity investor BGF as it looks to grow its business further.
Drivers offered free smart charging tech under Moixa and Alfen trial
Moixa and Alfen have teamed up for a smart charging trial expected to demonstrate how such technology can “turbo-charge the growth of EVs”.
Green shoots for fleet wholesale market, says Cox Automotive
Fleet wholesale prices at Cox Automotive rose to £10,575 in January 2020, up 8.0% year-on-year, and indicating “green shoots” for the sector.
A million drivers admit to using hand-held mobiles on every car journey
More than one million drivers have admitted to using their phones behind the wheel on every journey they made in the past 12 months; further reinforcing … Read More »
Ola takes ride-hailing fight to Uber with London launch
Indian ride-hailing firm Ola has expanded its UK operations further with its official launch in London.
Fleet focus on cost control to gather momentum in 2020, says epyx
2020 will see fleets increasingly turn their attention to cost control in the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) sector, according to epyx.
Volvo and Geely Auto consider merger
Volvo Car AB and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, both part of Geely Holding Group, have said they’re considering a global merger as they look to combine … Read More »
WLTP CO2 data gap to hit fleets imminently
Fleets are being urged to review their fleet policies now to help circumvent imminent issues from the switch to WLTP-based motoring taxes this coming April.
