Natalie Middleton
ODO vehicle inspection app to ensure Covid-19 compliance
A new inspections app that can help ensure drivers and vehicles are compliant with Covid-19 precautions and guidelines is now available.
Driver risk concerns as Covid-19 impacts Christmas travel plans
Delays or changes to Christmas travel plans due to coronavirus concerns could bring safety issues for drivers with “potentially catastrophic consequences”.
Ecotricity continues switch to EVs with new Peugeot order
Ecotricity has ordered a batch of electric vehicles from Peugeot as part of a continued upgrade of its fleet.
E-learning programme cuts risks for Murphy Plant drivers
Murphy Plant has reported a dramatic shift in driving behaviours as a result of deploying a driver e-learning platform.
New theory test to promote responsible e-scooter use
E-scooter operator Tier has teamed up with the AA’s DriveTech to launch the first-ever e-scooter theory test.
Elmtronics to step up EV charging rollout under new investment
Electric vehicle charging point firm Elmtronics is to ramp up its work on network expansion under latest investment.
Vauxhall cuts electric Corsa pricing under range update
Vauxhall has slashed the pricing of its electric Corsa-e under a series of updates to the full Corsa line-up for the 2021 model year.
HMRC publishes latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 December 2020 and bring just one update.
Hyundai Bayon entry-level crossover to arrive early 2021
Hyundai is introducing a completely new crossover in Europe, due early 2021 and dubbed Bayon.
Sacha Imamkhan becomes COO at Alphabet GB
Alphabet GB has appointed Sacha Imamkhan as its new chief operating officer.
Transport firms including DPD call for plan on air pollution
A total of 15 transport businesses and organisations including DPD and Lime have joined forces with environmental law charity ClientEarth urge the UK government to fast-track … Read More »
Drivers more mobile in second lockdown, data reveals
Drivers have remained more actively on the roads in the UK’s second lockdown, in sharp contrast to the early days of the crisis.
‘Shocking’ levels of speeding in first lockdown revealed in new DfT data
Speeding cases rose by up to 7% during the first coronavirus lockdown, new Department for Transport data reveals.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda3 2.0 180PS GT Sport
Several weeks on from taking delivery of the Mazda3 and my first impressions have proved lasting ones.
Hyundai and Ineos work to advance hydrogen market
Hyundai and Ineos are to cooperate to help accelerate the development of hydrogen technology, potentially including a hydrogen-fuelled version of the Ineos Grenadier offroader.
Need ‘to stay current’ in very challenging year, fleet managers told
Having the right fleet management skills could make the difference between success and failure in what promises to be a very challenging year.
Andrew Mee to retire from Cap HPI at end of year
Andrew Mee, head of forecast UK at Cap HPI, is to retire at the end of 2020 following a long career in the automotive sector that … Read More »
UK transition to EVs could be helped by return to company cars
Businesses are being urged to back the Government’s ‘Green Agenda’ by expanding the provision of company electric vehicles to their employees.
Plug-in hybrids built for lab tests and tax breaks, claims T&E
Governments are being urged to cut purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids by eco campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) after real-world tests indicated … Read More »
2021 Toyota Camry gets mini makeover
Toyota is revising the Camry hybrid saloon with upgraded styling, equipment and safety features for the 2021 model year.
Alphabet expands into New Zealand and Australia under SG Fleet deal
Alphabet International is now able to offer leasing products and services to customers in the Australasian market under a new tie-up with SG Fleet.
Sofico grows business in UK
Fleet and mobility software provider Sofico has reported growing success in the UK, due to increased customer take-up and expanded operations.
Ron Santiago becomes MD at Europcar Mobility Group UK
Ron Santiago has taken over as managing director of Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Brake reveals 2020 UK Fleet Champions Awards winners
Fleet operators and suppliers have been recognised for their work to improve the safety of at-work drivers at Brake’s annual UK Fleet Champions Awards.
Fall in used car values not due to lockdown, says Cap
An ongoing fall in used car values is not due to the latest lockdown but instead part of a seasonal readjustment following a bumper few months.
Daimler and Geely team up for ‘highly efficient’ hybrid powertrains
Daimler AG and Geely Holding are to collaborate on developing engines for “highly efficient” hybrid powertrains, powering the next generation of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo models.
Soaring demand for ODO fleet management platform as businesses optimise fleets
The number of vehicles on the ODO fleet management platform has fast accelerated in the last six months as fleet operators respond to rapid market changes … Read More »
New epyx module to take hassle out of driver fine recharges
A new Fines Module that can recharge driver fines on short-term rental back to the fleet customer has been added to the epyx 1link Hire Network … Read More »
Speeding penalties not adequate deterrent, say drivers
Harsher financial penalties for speeding are still not providing an adequate deterrent according to UK motorists, with some drivers backing installation of mandatory speed limiters as standard.
Mina and Vanarama join forces on complete EV charging solution
Vanarama is working with EV charging specialist Mina to ensure its electric lease customers benefit from a complete EV charging solution.
