Natalie Middleton
Closure of showrooms until April is ‘deeply disappointing’, says SMMT
The UK auto sector has labelled plans to keep vehicle showrooms closed until at least April as “deeply disappointing” as it highlights the ongoing impact on … Read More »
Tackle the future of road user charging in 2021 Budget, says VRA
The future of road charging should be tackled by the chancellor in March’s Budget, giving businesses time to prepare for any changes.
Cupra’s first fully electric car to be ‘impulse’ for transformation
Cupra has set out ambitious plans for its further growth, underpinned by its forthcoming Born electric vehicle and a new distribution model.
Deadline extended for 2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards
The deadline for the 2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards has been extended for a further week, providing extra time for fleet firms and suppliers … Read More »
Mitie to have 2021 EVs on fleet by end of 2021
Mitie has pledged yet again to ramp up its roll-out of electric vehicles as it continues to beat its EV targets.
London-wide campaign goes live to tackle engine idling
A new London-wide advertising campaign has gone live, encouraging drivers to turn off their engines when parked to cut air pollution.
Road Angel to introduce verbal alerts for smart motorway lane closures
Road Angel is bringing forwards plans to release its new verbal warning alerts for lane closures.
Škoda expands Enyaq iV electric SUV range with new SportLine variant
A new SportLine variant has joined Škoda’s Enyaq iV electric SUV range, teaming up performance styling with SUV practicality.
2021 Peugeot e-208 GT available on Onto fleet at 2020 price
Electric car subscription scheme Onto has introduced the MY2021 Peugeot e-208 GT to its fleet, offering customers an upgrade on the existing Peugeot e-208 GT Line … Read More »
Fuel price hikes ‘now firmly on the horizon’, warns RAC
UK drivers are being warned to brace themselves for further potentially dramatic pump price increases on the back of rising oil prices.
Honda’s new hybrid-only HR-V crossover revealed
Honda has revealed its third-generation HR-V crossover, due late 2021 and featuring a dramatic new design and with hybrid power as standard.
Volkswagen Tiguan gets new range-topping petrol engines
The Volkswagen Tiguan has gained a pair of new petrol engines for 2021, ahead of the arrival of the performance Tiguan R SUV.
Copart UK to double capacity in Scotland
Vehicle salvage and online auction firm Copart UK is to double its operational capabilities in Scotland with the creation of a new 31-acre site in East … Read More »
Avis Budget Group appoints UK general manager
Avis Budget Group has appointed Alan Olivier-Smith as general manager of its UK business.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Brake webinar to teach crisis management skills
An upcoming event by Brake will teach fleet and HR managers best practice methods for responding to serious road crashes.
More should be done to spark EV revolution, says AA
Further work needs to be done to support electric vehicle uptake, including scrapping VAT on new EVs and constructing “numerous” gigafactories, according to the AA.
Ford introduces new seven-speed auto for mild hybrids
Ford is debuting a new seven-speed automatic transmission option for its EcoBoost Hybrid mild hybrid powertrains, bringing increased choice for drivers.
LowCVP becomes Zemo Partnership to accelerate transport change
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has been renamed as Zemo Partnership to highlight the fact that UK road transport emissions will have to be zero … Read More »
Still time to enter 2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers and suppliers still have time to enter for the 2021 Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, which will recognise leading-edge developments in the fleet … Read More »
Vast differences in UK public charging costs revealed
Electric vehicle drivers can pay around four times as much for the same amount of charging, depending on which network they use.
Speeding becoming less acceptable, new research reveals
Speeding is becoming more of a taboo among motorists, with some now considering it less acceptable than they did five years ago.
UFODrive signs up RAC to support growing electric rental fleet
100% electric car rental firm UFODrive has signed up the RAC as its breakdown recovery partner for its growing fleet.
Corporate action on electric vehicles doubled in 2020
Major companies doubled their action on electric vehicles in 2020, driven by the need to tackle the climate crisis and reduce air pollution.
Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford’s passenger vehicle range is to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, supported by “expressive new vehicles and a world-class connected customer experience”.
Online training course to help fleets switch to electric vehicles
A new online training course is being introduced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to help businesses transition to electric vehicles.
Overseas good practice could hold key to tackling UK drink driving, says GEM
Overseas practices could provide the Government with effective examples of how to tackle drink driving.
Peugeot debuts fully electric e-Rifter MPV
Peugeot is introducing a fully electric version of its Rifter MPV from this autumn.
Gigafactory at Coventry Airport could be operational by 2025
An electric vehicle battery plant could open at Coventry Airport by 2025 under new plans.
Europcar adds to green fleet with new EVs and hybrids
Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its green fleet with new electric and hybrid vehicles as part of its ambitious plans to cut CO2.
