Natalie Middleton
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.
Selsia to spotlight major cost reductions for fleets at 2020 GBFE
Accident repair specialist Selsia has signed up to the 2020 Great British Fleet Event as it looks to highlight the numerous financial gains for fleet operators … Read More »
Centrica and NCP to trial EV ‘charge park’ for fleet drivers
Centrica and NCP have sparked a deal that will see the two companies trial new approaches to electric vehicle charging for fleet drivers.
Deadline looms for entries for Great British Fleet Awards 2020
Fleet managers and suppliers still have an opportunity to enter for the 2020 Great British Fleet Awards – but the deadline is fast approaching.
A-Z fleet essentials to come under focus in 2020 Great British Fleet Event Masterclasses
Initial details have been revealed of the conference line-up for Fleet World’s 2020 Great British Fleet Event – which will see speakers cover fleet essentials ranging … Read More »
HMRC publishes latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 December 2019 and introduce changes for LPG and diesel company car drivers.
Free webinar to address prioritising driver mental health
Brake is running a free webinar that will provide fleet operators with advice on prioritising the mental health of drivers.
Technology providers must avoid ‘drowning’ fleets in data, says epyx
Providing relevant information to fleet decision-makers at the right time will be crucial for fleet technology in the future to help avoid operators “drowning in data”.
No-deal Brexit would ‘decimate’ UK auto manufacturing
The imposition of WTO tariffs would “decimate” UK auto manufacturing, with 1.5 million vehicles lost by 2024 at a cost of £42.7bn.
AI predictions on crashes are ‘missing link’ in road safety quest
Using AI predictions on when and where road collisions will take place to help drivers avoid them could revolutionise road safety – including for grey fleet … Read More »
Audi aids switch to e-mobility with new WhatsApp e-tron advice service
Audi has launched a WhatsApp-based advice service to provide “almost instantaneous” responses to e-tron drivers’ e-mobility questions.
‘Class-leading’ RVs prompt Renault to axe battery lease option for Zoe
Renault has axed the battery lease option for the Zoe EV; the result of claimed class-leading residual values as confidence in EVs rises.
Public authorities must lead EV take-up by example, new white paper finds
Key actions to help increase electric vehicle ownership and balance grid demand have been revealed in a new white paper that calls for public authorities to … Read More »
Criminals turn to WhatsApp as “car theft epidemic” continues
UK vehicle crime continues to rise, with criminals now using WhatsApp groups to plan and execute car thefts.
Fifth-gen Subaru Forester gets e-Boxer hybrid powertrain
Subaru is introducing hybrid e-Boxer power and new ADAS features to the fifth-generation Forester SUV.
ABAX seeks partners under cross-sector reseller scheme
Telematics supplier Abax is looking for partners across a number of industries under a new reseller programme to help expand its network while enabling partners to … Read More »
CBVC clients see major gains from e-licence checking
E-licence checking introduced six months ago by CBVC Vehicle Management is bringing numerous client benefits – from faster driver approval times to better grey fleet control.
Energy Saving Trust names new CEO ahead of Philip Sellwood retirement
Philip Sellwood is to retire from his position as chief executive officer of the Energy Saving Trust in March 2020, and will be succeeded by group … Read More »
Uber refused London licence on back of ‘serious breaches’
Uber has lost its latest application for a licence to operate in London after Transport for London found it “to be not fit and proper”.
AppyWay and Safo tie-up could cut fleet PCNs
A new partnership between parking app provider AppyWay and fleet management software firm Safo could cut the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) that fleets receive … Read More »
Shell makes first move into supermarket fuel card space with Morrisons tie-up
Shell has signed a fuel card acceptance partnership with Morrisons, marking its first foray into the UK supermarket sector while expanding its network by 10%.
Used values for EVs turning into ‘two-speed market’, says Cap HPI
Used values for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are developing into a two-speed market, with values for models under £17,000 on the rise but premium BEV values … Read More »
