Natalie Middleton
Targeted approach best to combat pavement parking, says IAM
A targeted and local approach is the best way to combat issues with pavement parking, backed by new powers for local authorities.
Zego plans for revolution in insurance pricing under Drivit acquisition
Zego is pushing on with its bid to revolutionise commercial motor insurance pricing with the acquisition of telematics firm Drivit.
Newly launched tracking and recovery service scores Thatcham accreditation
Accident aftercare and vehicle technology provider has launched a new track, locate and recovery service to reduce both the risk and cost of vehicle thefts for … Read More »
Almost half of drivers expect to go electric in next five years
Nearly half (42%) of UK drivers expect to go electric in the next five years, rising to 73% for 18-34 year-olds.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car develops enhanced long-term rental solution
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering an enhanced rental solution for businesses needing vehicles for a month or longer, bringing added support as the pandemic continues to disrupt … Read More »
VRA poses ‘three key questions’ for remarketing in final 2021 Outlook Seminar
“Three key questions”, which will review the 2020 remarketing sector and preview 2021, are to be put to industry experts in the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) … Read More »
Green number plates go live on UK roads
Green number plates are being introduced on UK roads from today (8 December), helping to boost the profile of electric vehicles and make it easier for … Read More »
Police breath tests set to double this month despite restrictions
Drivers are being warned they are more than twice as likely to be breath-tested in December than any other month – even with lockdown stopping the … Read More »
Toyota Kinto Europe brand becomes new mobility services company
Toyota is turning its recently launched Kinto mobility branding into an actual mobility services company for Europe, due to open spring 2021.
Bridgestone appoints new CEO and COO as Thomas Schmidt announces departure
Bridgestone has appointed Jan-Maarten de Vries and Michiel Wesseling to lead its Bridgestone Mobility Solutions (BMS) business unit from 1 January 2021.
Fisker readies for 2023 UK launch of Ocean electric SUV
US-based EV company Fisker Inc has confirmed it will launch its Ocean electric SUV in the UK in 2023, backed by aftersales care and remarketing services … Read More »
‘UK-first’ net-zero EV leasing service launches
A new ‘UK-first’ net zero electric vehicle leasing business has launched, designed to bring the cost of driving electric well below that of petrol or diesel … Read More »
Number of electric vehicles on fleets soars in 2020
Electric vehicle take-up by Lex Autolease business customers has surged 144% since the start of 2020 – even prior to the Government’s 2030 announcement.
RED Driving School supports move into fleet driver training with new appointment
RED Driving School has appointed Neil Cunningham as non-executive chairman, supporting its expansion into corporate driver training and wellbeing.
Toyota teases new electric midsize SUV for Europe
Toyota is to introduce a new electric midsize SUV for Europe; the first in a new line-up of battery electric vehicles.
Larger firms three times more likely to monitor driver road risks
Larger businesses are effectively three times more likely to monitor drivers in order to manage their risk.
Fleet guidance on switching to EVs to launch at AFP webinar
New guidance on how fleets can switch to electric vehicles is to launch at an Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) webinar taking place next week.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions deploys Jaama Key2 in lockdown
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is using Jaama Key2 fleet management platform to manage its fleet of around 70,000 funded and 14,000 managed cars, vans, trucks and … Read More »
Citroën cuts pricing and streamlines trims on key models
Citroën UK has revamped trims and lowered pricing on key models including the C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross SUVs under its new ‘Fair Pricing’ policy.
Audi expands plug-in hybrid line-up with Q3 SUVs
Audi is introducing plug-in hybrid versions of its Q3 compact SUV range, which join its expanding TFSI e range as the eighth models.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Flagship new Enterprise branch in Leeds goes for greener approach
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is to open a new flagship branch in Leeds that will not only be the company’s largest UK rental location but will also pioneer … Read More »
CMA to explore EV charging to ensure drivers are treated fairly
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a market study into electric vehicle charging to help shape competition and build driver trust in the run-up … Read More »
November new car sales ‘blown off course by significant headwinds’
UK new car registrations fell 27.4% in November; a direct result of the second coronavirus lockdown and the resultant shuttering of dealerships.
More than half of motorists now driving fewer miles
More than half (55%) of motorists are driving fewer miles than before the first lockdown in March, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
DS 4 premium hatch due 2021
DS Automobiles is to launch a C-segment hatch in 2021, going up against premium sector rivals such as the Audi A3 and including a plug-in hybrid … Read More »
Enterprise appoints former Rivus CEO Henry Brace
Former Rivus Fleet Solutions CEO Henry Brace has joined Enterprise some 11 months after he stepped down from Rivus.
Autoglass’s new interior sanitisation service to help protect drivers
Autoglass has introduced a new sanitisation service intended to help fleets protect their drivers and passengers during the ongoing pandemic.
Tony Greenidge becomes official IAM RoadSmart CEO
Industry stalwart Tony Greenidge has officially been appointed as chief executive officer at IAM RoadSmart after stepping up on an interim basis earlier this year.
Reduced mileage in pandemic benefiting fleets on usage-based insurance
Fleet operators using usage-based insurance are seeing significant savings as a result of reduced mileage during the pandemic.
