Natalie Middleton
Arval UK appoints new managing director
Arval UK has appointed Lakshmi Moorthy as its new managing director as Miguel Cabaca moves to head up Arval Spain.
Mobile phone legislation must be widened to tackle distracted driving, says TRL
Plans by the Department for Transport to close a loophole in mobile phone legislation should be broadened to address wider distracted driving issues.
Concept Vehicle Leasing to drive strategic partnerships
Concept Vehicle Leasing has appointed Gary Dawes as head of strategic partnerships as it looks to expand its reach.
Midlands Asset Finance rebrands amid expansion plans
Financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) has revealed its rebrand to MAF Finance Group amid expansion plans.
EVs and PHEVs account for 16.5% of new orders at LeasePlan
2020 was the greenest year in the history of LeasePlan with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rising to account for 16.5% of all … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover to offer pure electric versions of all models by 2030
Jaguar is to become an all-electric luxury brand from 2025 under a new Reimagine strategy that will streamline Jaguar Land Rover and enable its net zero … Read More »
Local authorities get £500m to fix potholes across England
The Department for Transport (DfT) has allocated £500m to local authorities in England to fix potholes and other roads issues.
Consultation now open on improving EV charge point experience
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has opened a consultation exploring ways to improve the experience for electric vehicle drivers at public charge points.
Extra £50m funding for workplace and home charging schemes
The Government is to continue and expand the workplace and home charging schemes next year, providing £50m to help encourage EV use.
Arval grows UK leased fleet 4.6% in 2020 despite pandemic
Arval has reported a successful year of growth in 2020, despite the lockdown, while also setting out plans for 2021.
Free DriveTech webinar to help fleets reduce driver road risks
A free-to-attend webinar that can help fleets reduce driver risks is being hosted by DriveTech next month.
Citroën C3 Aircross SUV updated with new design and enhanced comfort
Citroën has revealed its facelifted C3 Aircross SUV, which introduces new design and comfort features.
Vimcar plans for new innovations on back of 100k connected car milestone
Telematics and tracking specialist Vimcar is planning to introduce further innovations over the coming year as it connects its 100,000th company vehicle.
Used car values rise in January despite third lockdown, reports BCA
Used car values rose in January, despite the UK entering its third lockdown, showing a solid start to 2021.
EV charging network not growing fast enough to meet demand
The rate of growth of the electric vehicle public charging network isn’t fast enough to meet growing demand for EVs, potentially putting would-be EV drivers off.
Highways England referred to CPS for smart motorway fatality
Highways England has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a possible charge of Corporate Manslaughter following the death of a 62-year-old woman on … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New tool to help protect fleet driver data
A new tool that can help the fleet and automotive sector ensure driver data is kept safe is launching in the UK and EU.
‘Seismic shift’ in fleet demand for personal leasing, says Grosvenor
Fleets are increasingly turning to personal contract hire (PCH) schemes to support the growing numbers of drivers taking a cash allowance.
Škoda teases new Fabia
Škoda has given a first glimpse of the fourth-generation Fabia, which will bring increased space and latest petrol engines when it arrives later this year.
Drink driving deaths at highest level in a decade
Drink drive fatalities have reached their highest level in a decade, prompting renewed calls for the legal alcohol limit to be lowered.
Company car sector driving switch to EVs, BVRLA finds
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged to take a 21% share of new business contract hire registrations in the third quarter of 2020, thanks to the Government’s … Read More »
Lidl reaches 100th rapid charger milestone
Lidl’s plans to install 350 rapid chargers by 2022 have reached a milestone with the installation of the 100th charger.
QV Systems expands fleet management portfolio with Licence Bureau tie-up
QV Systems has partnered with Licence Bureau to complete its fleet management solution.
Cazoo acquires Smart Fleet Solutions
Online car retailer Cazoo is continuing on the acquisition trail with news that it’s bought Smart Fleet Solutions (SFS).
Government to take more ‘streamlined’ approach to EV promotion
The Department for Transport has said it’s looking to evolve its current work on promoting electric vehicles as question marks remain over the future of the … Read More »
Nissan NV300 Combi updated
Nissan has introduced a series of upgrades to the NV300 Combi, including a more efficient powertrain2, sharper styling and new safety tech.
Audi reveals e-tron GT electric saloon
Audi has broken into the electric saloon sector with the unveiling of its Tesla Model S-rivalling e-tron GT.
Fleet Logistics scales up Global Mobility Solutions business
Fleet Logistics Group is accelerating growth plans for its Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) division as it continues to transition into a specialist in managed mobility solutions.
Charlie Brooks named strategy director at epyx
Charlie Brooks has been appointed as the new strategy director at epyx.
