Natalie Middleton
Free EV charging now available at 100 Tesco stores
Complimentary car charging is now available at 100 Tesco stores across the UK, giving drivers more than 1,000 miles of free driving per year.
DriveTech expands focus on training 4×4 fleets under new appointment
DriveTech has appointed John Sibley to the permanent position of training solutions manager (off-road training) in line with its expanding focus in this area.
Entire Volvo range now available to Morgan Sindall Group user-choosers
Morgan Sindall Group has put the entire Volvo Car UK model range on its user-chooser list in response to staff demand.
Airmax telematics brings major changes in driver behaviour for Infinis
Infinis has reported significant results attributed to improved driver behaviour after deploying Airmax Remote’s telematics solution across its fleet.
Toyota Corolla goes all-hybrid for 2020
The Toyota Corolla has ditched its 1.2-litre petrol engine to go all-hybrid for 2020; part of a series of updates that also bring a new, more … Read More »
Transport for Greater Manchester develops MaaS solution with Mobilleo
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is working in partnership with Mobilleo to develop a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution for Greater Manchester.
Vehicle-to-grid tech could save EV drivers £300 a year, finds research project
Electric vehicle drivers could save up to £300 a year using vehicle-to-grid technology while also reducing overall carbon emissions but more support is needed to reach … Read More »
PVS Innovation’s new management information platform brings fleet ‘magic mirror’
A new management information platform intended to help fleets make optimum use of vehicle and driver data has launched from PVS Innovation.
Cazoo puts focus on ‘Amazon-ing’ the used car market
Used car platform Cazoo has officially opened for business as it looks to disrupt the used car sector.
Fleet Source appoints eight-strong team to drive innovation
Fleet risk and safety management specialist Fleet Source has formed a dedicated ‘Innovations Group’, tasked with identifying and developing latest products and services and expanding into … Read More »
Jaama moves into new offices
Jaama has expanded into new offices as the business continues to place focus on reinvestment.
DRIVE Software Solutions gears up for expansion with new CEO and funding
DRIVE Software Solutions has secured new funding to help gear up for global expansion as it also appoints former Sandicliffe Motor Contracts MD Alastair Houston as … Read More »
October sees highest EU car registrations in a decade
European car registrations hit more than 1.2m vehicles last month – marking the highest October volume of the last 10 years.
Drink-driving deaths at highest level since 2010 as police officer numbers decline
Fatal and serious drink-drive casualties have reached their highest level since 2010, coinciding with a decline in the number of full-time police officers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Nearly half of drivers willing to switch to on-demand mobility
The car still remains the ideal mode of transport for many drivers but large numbers of owners are looking to move to an access-driven, on-demand model.
Drivers’ fears over smart motorways revealed in new RAC research
More than two-thirds (68%) of drivers in England say that removing the hard shoulder on ‘all lane running’ motorways compromises safety; part of latest research showing … Read More »
Autorola relocates to new global HQ in Denmark
Autorola Group has moved to new global headquarters in Denmark as it plans for future business growth.
Energy Saving Trust’s 2019 Fleet Heroes winners revealed
Fleets including Doncaster Council and DPD UK have taken the top titles in this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards.
Net Zero by 2025 would require global EV output to grow threefold
Bringing the Government’s Net Zero pledge forwards to 2025 is “practically impossible”, requiring unfeasible action in the area of transport alone.
Dental care service axes grey fleet under shared electric car service
Glasgow-based Dental Care at Home is using a shared electric car from the Co-wheels Car Club to replace its grey fleet, providing a more eco-friendly alternative … Read More »
Prolonged downturn in UK car production shows ‘cost of uncertainty’
UK car production fell 4.0% in October, with output now down in 16 out of the last 17 months as ongoing uncertainty over Brexit takes its … Read More »
Airmax Remote partnership brings ISA retrofit solution to fleets
Fleets in Europe and North America can now access a new Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) style solution available for aftermarket retrofit to most vehicles.
Angela Brav named president, Hertz International
Angela Brav has joined Hertz Global Holdings as president of Hertz’s International division.
CameraMatics opens new Sales Hub in London
Vehicle camera and GPS tracking technology specialist CameraMatics has opened a new London sales and support office as part of its continued expansion.
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Comment: No cause for alarm about electric battery recycling
Alan Colledge, senior manager of hazardous waste at electric car battery recycling service Cawleys, explains why concerns over an “electric vehicle battery waste mountain” are unfounded.