Natalie Middleton
AFP Tax Manifesto calls for clearer insight on EV initiatives and road toll plans
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has highlighted 13 key areas of fleet taxation that need change or clearer definitions to support the industry going forwards.
Adam Davies appointed as inaugural key accounts manager at FleetCheck
Adam Davies has been appointed to the newly created role of key accounts manager at fleet software specialist FleetCheck.
Deploy electric courtesy cars for EV drivers or face major fuel bill, dealers warned
Dealers are being urged to deploy electric courtesy or replacement vehicles for EV drivers or potentially face a £3m fuel and penalty bill.
Fleet Supplier of the Week: Total Motion Vehicle Management
Total Motion Vehicle Management is Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week, and is the largest family-run and privately-owned fleet management and leasing provider in the UK.
Free electricity for EV drivers
Clean power company Good Energy, in partnership with Zap-Map, is launching a new tariff this week which offers electric vehicle drivers the opportunity to power their … Read More »
Hyundai and Uber partner to accelerate EV adoption
Hyundai Motor partners with Uber to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across Europe.
LV= offers EV courtesy cars to increase adoption
As part of its commitment to have a positive influence on society and be environmentally responsible, LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) is today launching a new ethical standard … Read More »
Polestar 2 wins prestigious design award
Polestar 2 has been recognised as the ‘Best of the Best’ by Red Dot in the internationally renowned contest’s Product Design category.
Largest-ever EV choice as showrooms reopen
With showrooms reopening their doors this week, consumers are greeted by a vast choice of the cleanest ever vehicles to suit their needs, according to new … Read More »
Liberty Charge launches national EV infrastructure rollout in London
Liberty Global and Zouk Capital-backed firm to install charging points across the London Borough of Waltham Forest as national drive to net zero gathers pace.
Citroën unveils new C5 X flagship
New range-topper combines the elegance and comfort of a saloon, with the space and versatility of an estate.
Sogo launches carbon-neutral leasing
Flexible leasing firm Sogo is helping customers to run greener fleets to support their carbon reduction goals on the road to net-zero.
Used diesel models record a 6.6% price increase
Despite the uncertainty over the 2030 ban on ICE engines and a general shift towards hybrid and EV models, prices of diesel used cars reached a … Read More »
Majority of experienced motorists have no trust in smart motorways
A new web poll on smart motorways from road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that the majority of respondents (85%) want a halt on their … Read More »
Prices and specifications revealed for new Tucson N Line models
The all-new Tucson is the latest Hyundai model to benefit from a sporty N Line makeover, with N Line or N Line S versions available, with … Read More »
500 Renault Masters to help fight Covid
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed Renault UK, LeasePlan UK and TGS via Crown Commercial Services to double its existing fleet of … Read More »
Don’t let April shower your fleet with problems
A Teletrac Navman study of UK road accident data has highlighted that drivers should take more care on wet road surfaces when the weather is fine. … Read More »
Driver stress on the increase following a year of lockdown
Stress and anger behind the wheel has increased since the first national lockdown, with drivers admitting negative moods are affecting their driving behaviour.
Tesco free EV charging network hits 500,000th charge milestone
Tesco’s free EV charging network has reached the landmark of 500,000 charges – providing more than 10 million miles of complimentary EV motoring.
Record growth for InstaVolt rapid charger network
InstaVolt has reported a record number of rapid charger activations for March, supporting its charging network expansion plans.
Citroën EVs and PHEVs to get free eight-year/100,000-mile assistance cover
Citroën UK is providing free eight-year/100,000-mile roadside assistance cover for all its new battery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Škoda introduces SportLine model for Octavia
Škoda’s popular SportLine trim level is being rolled out across the Mk4 Octavia range, bringing vRS-inspired styling upgrades and the option of Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC).
Lexus UX 300e electric compact SUV now available to test-drive
The Lexus UX 300e electric compact SUV is to become available to test-drive for the first time when showrooms reopen next week.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai slashes Ioniq and Kona Electric prices to grant-friendly levels
Hyundai has reduced prices of its Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric across the range to ensure they remain eligible for the current Plug-in Car Grant.
Octopus expands Electric Juice Network with thousands of NewMotion charge points
Octopus Energy has added the NewMotion charging network to its roaming Electric Juice Network (EJN), bringing access to thousands of public charge points.
JLR deploys usage-based insurance for on-demand rental platform
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Flock to provide usage-based insurance for its ‘The Out’ on-demand rental fleet service.
Renault confirms pricing and specs for Trafic Passenger
Renault’s Trafic Passenger minibus is now on sale, priced from £28,750 (excl. VAT) and featuring latest connectivity and driver assistance features.
Kerbside charging becoming biggest barrier to EV adoption, says AFP
The lack of kerbside charging infrastructure is emerging as the biggest barrier to adoption of electric vehicles by businesses.
Kudos partners with ODO to launch fleet management proposition
Contract hire and leasing firm Kudos has launched a new fleet management proposition with the help of the ODO service.
