Natalie Middleton
Leeds Clean Air Zone will be July 2020 at earliest, says council
Leeds City Council has confirmed its Clean Air Zone won’t arrive until at least July 2020 – but continues to urge businesses to prepare for the … Read More »
Prices revealed for new lower-emission Renault Koleos diesels
Renault’s revised Koleos is now on sale, introducing two higher-performance and lower-emission diesel engines alongside revised styling and upgraded technology.
Fleets’ top ADAS devices revealed in new research
Collision avoidance and emergency braking are top of the list of advanced driver assistance (ADAS) systems desired by fleet and mobility managers on company cars.
Learn how to eliminate driver distraction at Brake webinar
Fleet operators can get insight into ways to eliminate driver distractions at a free webinar being run by Brake.
Energy companies to help further Go Ultra Low work
The Go Ultra Low campaign has been relaunched to include energy companies as well as a number of additional EV manufacturers, helping to drive its work … Read More »
‘Hidden’ accident blackspots revealed in Ford connected vehicle trial
Data provided in a connected vehicle trial by Ford is being provided to cities in Europe to help them anticipate and mitigate future incidents.
NewMotion tie-up to simplify charging for Ford drivers
Shell’s NewMotion has signed a deal that will benefit Ford plug-in hybrid drivers through easy access to smart charging solutions.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Smarter methods of business travel come under focus by Energy Saving Trust
Fleets’ adoption of smarter ways of working is being highlighted by the Energy Saving Trust as part of the Fleet Heroes 2019 Awards.
Greater Manchester drivers offered chance to test EVs first hand
Drivers are being offered the chance to see the latest electric vehicles first hand – including free test drives – at a series of events in … Read More »
Supermarket fuel cut is ‘welcome but long overdue’, says RAC
Asda and Sainsbury’s have announced immediate cuts in the price of unleaded – with further retailers expected to follow suit.
Autonomous vehicles to reduce collisions by 22% in interim, research suggests
One in five (22%) fatal and serious collisions could be prevented with the initial introduction of automated vehicles – potentially making them the biggest change in … Read More »
Eco benefits are key motivator for drivers to go electric
Environmental benefits are the key factor for drivers to switch to electric vehicles, new research by Mitie finds.
Nobia makes switch to hybrids
Nobia, one of Europe’s leading kitchen specialists, is adding hybrid Toyota Corolla hatchbacks to its UK fleet as it looks to reduce its emissions and cut … Read More »
TMC cuts licence checking admin for Kao Group UK
TMC has been signed up to support the administration of licence checking for company car drivers at the Kao Group UK – Kao’s Hair and Beauty Salon … Read More »
Kevin Nugent joins ADESA as head of IT
Former IT director Kevin Nugent has been appointed as head of IT at ADESA UK.
Fleets redrawing choice lists in response to WLTP
Almost one in six fleets are planning some form of restructuring to counter the impact of new WLTP test, according to new research from Arval.
European charging network must increase 20-fold to meet CO2 targets, say carmakers
Europe’s electric charging network is failing to keep pace with the development needed to facilitate EV take-up by 2030 – putting compliance with “extremely ambitious” CO2 … Read More »
Fleet AFV values continue to rise, reports Manheim
Average values for used alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) continued to rise in August, while both petrol and diesel values recorded downturns.
Top 10 EV charging networks revealed in Zap-Map user research
Tesla, InstaVolt and Pod Point have come out top in user satisfaction ratings of the UK’s charging networks.
Cupra lays foundations for EV plans with Tavascan unveiling
SEAT performance spin-off Cupra has unveiled its Tavascan electric SUV coupé at Frankfurt as both brands continue to make moves into electric mobility.
Geotab–Vodafone partnership to enable shared mobility and enhanced fleet management
Vodafone Business and telematics giant Geotab are partnering to create a new Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics solution that will enable end-user fleets and fleet management businesses … Read More »
Volvo extends plug-in hybrid line-up with £40k XC40
Volvo’s debut plug-in hybrid XC40 is now available to order, offering CO2 emissions from 38g/km with pricing starting from £40,905.
Licence Check and Airmax tie-up to bring enhanced driver behaviour information
Licence Check and telematics service provider Airmax Remote have signed a data integration partnership agreement that will provide enhanced driver behaviour information based on telematics feedback, … Read More »
Newcastle CAZ plans to exempt cars for now but not vans
Newcastle, North Tyneside and Gateshead has announced final Clean Air Zone plans that would see a Class C charging CAZ implemented in 2021 – bringing charges … Read More »
