Natalie Middleton
‘Scattered’ fleet teams prompting increased software demand
Businesses are turning to fleet management software to provide a solution to ‘scattered’ fleet departments where teams are operating individually from home.
Renault unveils electric Mégane and new hybrids
Groupe Renault has accelerated its plans for electrified models with the reveal of two new pure electric vehicles and an expanded hybrid range.
Volkswagen Arteon range topped and tailed
Volkswagen has added new entry-level and range-topping engines for its Arteon fastback and Shooting Brake.
Trakm8 and Autoglass to run webinar for Brake’s Road Safety Week
Trakm8 has joined forces with Autoglass to host a joint webinar for Brake’s Road Safety Week 2020.
New Webfleet Solutions platform helps fleets offset carbon emissions
A new platform that enables fleets to estimate their CO2 emissions and offset them accordingly is now live.
Drivers to be banned from any hand-held mobile phone usage
The Government is to make it illegal to use hand-held phones in any way – including just touching them – under planned new legislation due from … Read More »
Former BCA director Eddie Thomson joins ADESA UK
Eddie Thomson has joined ADESA UK as its new head of business development in line with the company’s plans to further drive its digital remarketing strategy.
TMC integrates with Concur Expense
The Miles Consultancy’s (TMC’s) services are now available in the SAP Concur App Centre, providing access to its Mileage Track app.
Public support for clampdown on killer drivers
Two-thirds of drivers want to see maximum sentences increased for those who cause death by dangerous driving.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network passes 1,000th charger milestone
A further four car charging networks have joined Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network (EJN) in the UK, taking its total to over 1,000 chargers.
Greater Manchester opens consultation on 2022 Clean Air Zone
Businesses and residents in the Greater Manchester area can now have their say on a proposed Clean Air Zone, due to go live in the region … Read More »
Geotab develops keyless solution for car sharing fleets
Fleets can now access a new solution that enables drivers to unlock and start vehicles via an app, opening up car sharing services for public, corporate, … Read More »
Volvo head of fleet moves to new sales role
Volvo has appointed head of business sales Steve Beattie to a new role of head of sales, effective immediately.
New rules to ensure carmakers keep UK supplied with EVs
Concerns that the UK’s supply of electric vehicles could be jeopardised post-Brexit transition have been abated with the announcement of new carbon emissions targets from the … Read More »
Ping’s mission to eradicate distracted driving
It’s the noise your phone might bug you with when an alert comes in while driving – but the word Ping is also rather handily now … Read More »
Geotab ties up with Mercedes-Benz on installation-free telematics
Geotab has signed a deal that will enable Mercedes-Benz car and van customers to get in-depth telematics insights without the need for additional hardware or after-market … Read More »
Lynk & Co reveal of new mobility membership gets ‘huge interest’ in Europe
Automotive brand Lynk & Co has reported an overwhelming response to the launch of its new mobility membership in Europe.
TTC partners with ATF Solutions for online health and safety training
TTC Group has introduced a new, online suite of health and safety training courses to help businesses deliver safe working practices with minimum downtime or disruption.
Increased fleet demand in Nissan Leaf drives used values
Nissan has reported high levels of new and used demand for its Leaf electric vehicle for fleets, helping to support strong residual values.
Drover to advance further into electric vehicle subscriptions under new funding
Fast-expanding car subscriptions firm Drover is to ramp up its electric vehicle proposition with the help of new funding.
Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch priced from under £30k
Volkswagen has revealed details of pricing and specs for its ID.3 electric hatch range, which starts from under £30k (incl. PiCG).
Used car values up 3.9% in ‘strong’ September market
Rising used car demand brought increases in both sold volumes and average values at BCA in September.
Leeds Clean Air Zone ‘no longer required’
Leeds City Council has abandoned plans for a charging Clean Air Zone as a result of a “dramatic shift” by businesses to cleaner vehicles.
BMW and Mini batteries to get second life as mobile power units
BMW Group UK has partnered with Off Grid Energy to provide a new home for old batteries from its electrified cars.
Air quality and emissions driving parking policy for majority of councils
Council car parking strategies will increasingly be led by emissions-based policies while many authorities are also looking at dynamic pricing based on availability.
ABAX acquires Automile to build ‘global telematics leader’
Telematics giant ABAX is to acquire Automile to expand both firms’ services and operations globally.
UK electric vehicle supply likely to ‘dry up’ without new rules
Fleet and private driver demand for electric vehicles may be fast-rising but supply could “run out” without new UK-specific CO2 legislation.
Covid to increase requirements for company cars, say large fleets
The coronavirus pandemic and a possible second wave will actually increase demand for company cars to help ensure continuity of service, including during a possible second … Read More »
Comment: How we can rewire our worlds to stay one step ahead of Covid
Nick Brownrigg, chief executive officer at Alphabet GB, on the key industry changes that businesses need to take into consideration going forwards to proactively manage the … Read More »