Natalie Middleton
Nissan and EDF smart charging partnership to cut fleet EV costs
Nissan and EDF have signed a new EV partnership that will support fleets’ migration to electric mobility by reducing the total cost of ownership.
Fleets ready to cut emissions but concerned over business disruption
Nearly 88% of fleet industry experts believe that reducing emissions should be a priority but there are major concerns over business disruption, reflecting widespread confusion over emerging technology and future … Read More »
Venson urges company car drivers to ditch vehicles for ‘Car Free Day’
Company car drivers can play their part in this coming Sunday’s (22 September 2019) Car Free Day in London by ditching their vehicles for the day, … Read More »
EU car registrations fail to match last year’s pre-WLTP spike
New car registrations in the EU put in a mixed performance over the summer, with demand up in July but down in August following last year’s … Read More »
CarNext.com appoints UK managing director
LeasePlan’s CarNext.com digital pan-European used-car marketplace has appointed Andrew Hooks to run the business in the UK.
AGL opens first Activate Accident Repair body shop
Activate Group Ltd (AGL) has opened its flagship body shop as part of its new Activate Accident Repair division.
Number of non-compliant vehicles in London ULEZ falls by a third
The introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone has dramatically cut the number of older, more polluting vehicles entering central London, with latest figures showing more than … Read More »
Growing reliance on grey fleet bringing potential duty of care crisis, says Europcar
UK firms could face a duty of care crisis if they don’t take steps to regain control of the safety and efficiency of their fleets.
Go Ultra Low named as headline sponsor of Fleet Heroes Awards & Conference 2019
Go Ultra Low (GUL) has been announced as the headline sponsor for the 2019 Energy Saving Trust (EST) Fleet Heroes Awards & Conference, furthering both organisations’ … Read More »
Range revisions enhance Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV appeal
Mitsubishi has updated the Outlander PHEV with new trim levels and increased standard equipment.
Škoda’s baby SUV to bring sub-£18k pricing
Škoda has revealed pricing for its new Kamiq compact SUV, which is priced from £17,700 and will bring a rival to the Nissan Juke.
London leads car sharing in Europe
Londoners are more open to switching to car sharing than their European neighbours, beaten only by Paris.
Licence Bureau completes four millionth Driver Licence check
Licence Bureau has reached the four millionth driver licence check milestone as it continues to raise awareness of the need for compliant fleet operations – including … Read More »
Joju Solar integrates Alfen charge points into smart energy offering
Alfen is to supply Joju Solar with smart electric vehicle chargers as part of its integrated smart energy offering.
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 »
