Natalie Middleton
JCT600 VLS appoints first-ever commercial director to drive strategy
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has appointed Manjinder (Manny) Singh as commercial director in a newly created role to help drive its customer-focused business strategy forward.
Drivetech reaches milestone for refugee driver support course
The free Drive Confident e-learning programme run by Drivetech for refugees has now been accessed over 2,000 times, marking a new milestone.
Newport City Council to expand on-street EV charging with Zest
Newport City Council is working to deliver on-street charging facilities across the city in partnership with Zest.
GWM reveals UK launch pricing for hybrid SUV
GWM has revealed that its Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV will go on sale in the UK from February 2025, priced from £23,995 to £29,995.
Iain Forsyth to assume reins at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has named Iain Forsyth as its managing director, effective from 1 March 2025.
SMEs could save over £11,000 a van by going electric, economics think-tank finds
Small businesses in Europe could save over £11,000 a van over three years by switching to electric vans thanks to charging savings compared to fuel costs … Read More »
Mitie adds 6,000th electric vehicle to fleet
Mitie has deployed the 6,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, marking the latest major milestone in its journey to net zero.
UK used car market remains resilient in November
The used market remained positive in November, with supply and demand well balanced and reflecting typical seasonal pressures as the year draws to a close, BCA … Read More »
Zurich renews fleet management contract with Zenith
Financial services provider Zurich has renewed its contract with Zenith, encompassing vehicle leasing, fleet management and salary sacrifice provision.
BP Pulse to transform DPD’s depot charging in new infrastructure deal
BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD are working together to transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its nationwide depot network.
Select Car Leasing ramps up electric focus with EV myths guide and key appointment
Select Car Leasing has re-energised its work to champion the transition to EVs with the appointment of Shane Pither as head of its Select Electric leasing … Read More »
Scottish government opens consultation on charging plans
The Scottish Government has reiterated that private sector investment will play a critical role in delivering thousands of charge points by 2030 as it opens a … Read More »
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge now available via Octopus Electroverse
Octopus Electroverse members can now access the Sainsbury’s Smart Charge network with just a tap of their cards.
ZEV mandate rollback would threaten UK investment, government warned
Weakening ZEV mandate targets would threaten billions of pounds of UK investment, the UK government has been warned.
BMW Group UK makes key management changes
BMW Group UK has announced key management changes for the new year.
Europcar UK & Ireland announces key leadership changes
Europcar Mobility Group has made two key appointments to its UK & Ireland leadership team in line with the evolving mobility landscape.
Vauxhall reveals pricing and specification for Movano Hydrogen
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen ahead of orders opening in spring 2025.
Commuter traffic to clash with festive getaway trips, RAC reveals
Commuter traffic and business travel will clash with festive driver trips from this week, potentially bringing ‘getaway gridlock’ on the roads.
FleetCheck integrates National Highways van driver safety tools
FleetCheck is giving clients access to a wide range of online van fleet driver safety tools in a new partnership with National Highways.
JLL Vehicle Distribution expands delivery fleet with more transporters
JLL Vehicle Distribution, part of DMN Group, has purchased 10 new additional transporters to meet growing demand.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BYD reveals prices and specs for Sealion 7 electric SUV
BYD has revealed details for its Sealion 7 electric SUV ahead of its launch in Q1 2025.
UK charge point rollout on track, but several hurdles remain
Public EV charge point installations in the UK are on track for the Government’s 2030 target but major challenges remain on the location of charge points, … Read More »
Genesis to make further inroads in fleet and sal-sac sectors in 2025
Luxury Korean automotive brand Genesis is ramping up its focus on businesses, SMEs and user-choosers during 2025 following strong success in the last year.
GWM Ora to rebrand and expand product offering
Chinese EV brand GWM Ora is embarking on big changes for 2025 with a rebrand and the launch of its Havel model line-up in the UK.
All-electric Nissan Ariyas join fleet at major drinks distribution firm
A major drinks wholesaler has ordered 12 all-electric Nissan Ariyas for its fleets, continuing its shift to EVs.
December considered most dangerous month to drive on UK roads
December is the most dangerous month to drive on UK roads, according to new research published as the UK approaches the busy holiday season.
New public sector fleet group launched by AFP
A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in … Read More »
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV
Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025.
Rear-end shunt avoidance tops fleet training needs for second year
Training to avoid rear-end collisions has topped fleet requirements for a second consecutive year, E-Training World has revealed.
