Natalie Middleton
First-ever plug-in hybrid Škoda opens for orders
Škoda’s much-anticipated Superb iV plug-in hybrid is now available to order, priced from £31,970.
2019 new car registrations hit six-year low despite rising AFV demand
Rising fleet and alternatively fuelled vehicle (AFV) demand failed to offset a wider downturn in the new car market – bringing registrations to their lowest level … Read More »
Petrol prices rise following four months of decline
December put an end to four months of falling petrol prices; the result of rising oil prices as the US and China started to cool their … Read More »
15 predictions for 2020 for fleets
Natalie Middleton asks some of the UK’s major fleet suppliers for their outlook on the coming 12 months.
Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 190 Xcellence
Natalie Middleton tries some of the gadgets onboard the Tarraco. Dubbed ‘The Indulgent One’ in the Tarraco brochure, our mid-spec Excellence trim really does come with … Read More »
Road pricing and Clean Air Zones under review in Clean Air Plan for Wales
Measures including road pricing and Clean Air Zones are being considered by the Welsh Government under a Clean Air Plan intended to act as a stepping … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs to help fleets further drive efficiencies in 2020
Oxford-based technology solutions provider, Ebbon-Dacs will place focus on continuing to drive efficiencies in customers’ businesses in 2020, aided by the development of new features in … Read More »
Power used to cook Christmas turkeys in Britain could send an EV 10,000 times round the world
Brits will use the same amount of power to cook their turkey this Christmas as needed to send an EV around the world more than 10,000 … Read More »
AA uses what3words location technology to find breakdowns faster
AA customers can now provide their what3words address during a breakdown to help identify their location faster.
Current level of pre-reg activity ‘unsustainable’, say dealers
Three-quarters (76%) of dealers have warned the current level of pre-registration activity is unsustainable as they also warn of challenging conditions over 2019.
74% of drivers would risk driving through flood water
Three-quarters of drivers (74%) would risk driving through flood water, despite it being the leading cause of death during a flood.
Order books open for Peugeot’s first-ever electric SUV
Peugeot has opened order books for the new 2008, including the e-2008 marked out as its first-ever electric SUV.
Motorists still unaware of risks of morning-after drink driving
Motorists are being warned again about the risks of morning-after drink driving as latest research indicates that many are still unaware of the time needed to … Read More »
Winter driving doubles risks for fleet drivers
Winter weather and the festive season double the risk of accidents for fleet and work drivers, warns DriveTech.
Volvo launches new app-based mobile valeting service
Volvo has launched a new mobile valeting service, said to be the first in Europe and developed to provide the ultimate in convenience.
Ambitious actions on transport needed for a Net Zero Scotland
Scotland’s world-leading Net Zero 2045 target must be backed by decisive action to strengthen climate change policy in all parts of the economy, including on transport.
Tesla’s first European V3 Supercharging site to go live in London
Tesla has announced the location for the first V3 Superchargers outside North America as it also reaches the milestone of its 500th Supercharger station in Europe.
Selsia and Fleet Partnership Solutions tie-up to bring multiple fleet benefits
Accident repair specialist Selsia has joined forces with licence checking and grey fleet management provider Fleet Partnership Solutions (FleetPS) in a deal that will bring multiple … Read More »
London’s first rapid EV charging hub to go live in Stratford
London’s first rapid charging hub is to go live later this month as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan pledges a further £4m in funding to install … Read More »
BCA to run series of special sales across festive period
BCA is staging a programme of physical and online sales at selected centres over the festive period in expectation of continuing high levels of used vehicle … Read More »
Most popular new cars and main buying considerations revealed
Close Brothers Motor Finance has shared the most popular cars and car-buying trends from 2019, with the Ford Fiesta coming out on top.
LeasePlan UK appoints new customer services director
Former LeasePlan UK commercial excellence director Lisa McGowan has moved into the position of customer services director to help strengthen and develop LeasePlan’s customer services operations … Read More »
November UK car production plummets
UK car manufacturing fell 16.5% in November, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to renew calls for an ambitious trade deal with the … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Auction sector to see busy year-end, says Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay is hosting two major online sales over Christmas as it predicts a busy festive period for the motor trade.
Radius Payment Solutions acquires Reliance IP Networks
Fleet management solutions provider Radius Payment Solutions has acquired Macclesfield-based business telecoms provider Reliance Networks as part of an ongoing programme of diversification.
Hyundai reveals pricing, CO2 and specs for new i10
Hyundai’s third-generation i10 city car will go on sale next month, priced from £12,495 and bringing enhanced equipment and updated design as it targets younger buyers.
