Natalie Middleton
MG5 EV and HS plug-in hybrid SUV join MG range
MG has launched a new MG5 EV electric estate and a plug-in hybrid version of the HS SUV, both particularly aimed at fleet drivers.
Activate expands body shop division with £15m investment and new CEO
Activate Group is driving expansion of its Activate Accident Repair division with a £15m investment and the appointment of a new CEO.
Changing need for mobility could see resurgence of company car
Dramatic changes in travel patterns as a result of the pandemic could see increased demand for company cars, in particular for electric vehicles, as business and … Read More »
2030 fossil fuel car ban requires support for fleets, says sector
Reports that the Government will push ahead with a much earlier 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans have been welcomed by fleets … Read More »
Cash incentives to help businesses prepare for Low Emission Zones
Drivers and local businesses in Scotland can now apply for cash incentives to replace polluting vehicles ahead of the arrival of Low Emission Zones mid-2022.
Speeding must become as socially unacceptable as drink driving, says IAM
Excessive speeding is now seen as acceptable on the motorway and on residential roads by many drivers – prompting renewed calls for major action.
Kia advances mobility work with new daily rental service
Kia is continuing its work to branch out into mobility with the launch of a new, global daily rental service.
Hybrid vehicles at high risk of catalytic converter theft, fleets warned
Fleets operating hybrid vehicles are being warned that they’re particularly at risk of suffering catalytic converter thefts after a sharp rise in the crime.
Hitachi develops intelligent fleet decarbonisation solutions
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) is co-developing new ‘Intelligent Fleet Decarbonisation’ tools to help fleets make the switch to electric vehicles.
Major retail brands to help power up UK’s first Electric Forecourt
The UK’s first Electric Forecourt will be backed by major UK household brands when it opens this autumn, ensuring a “fully loaded” customer experience.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Combo Life Energy XL 7-seater 1.5 Turbo D
An extended stay, due in part to coronavirus, saw the Combo Life spend some nine months with me, giving me a chance to really put it … Read More »
Council switches entire pool car fleet to Renault Zoe EVs
South Lanarkshire Council has taken delivery of 141 Renault Zoe electric superminis, ensuring that more than a quarter (28%) of its small fleet will be fully … Read More »
Home-working EV drivers to require ‘watertight’ risk management
The rise of electric vehicles and the impact of the coronavirus crisis is creating a new breed of “home-working, home-charging” employees who will require careful management … Read More »
Morning rush hour back in full swing, RAC data confirms
Morning traffic is now back at pre-lockdown levels some six months after the pandemic put paid to the typical rush to work/school.
Alphabet names new chief risk officer
Alphabet GB has appointed Chantal Gorman as its new chief risk officer.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Record post-lockdown rise for business travel in early August
Business fuel consumption peaked in mid-August, despite the summer holidays, with all sectors of the UK economy seeing highest weekly growth spikes during the last month.
Changing use of fleet and workshop software shows push for cost control
The coronavirus crisis and resultant furloughing has changed how firms are using fleet and workshop software, including a much clearer focus on cost control, according to … Read More »
Auto Windscreens becomes member of Association of Fleet Professionals
Auto Windscreens has become the latest member of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), further cementing its support of the industry.
BCA launches new Saturday online auction programme
BCA is extending its selling schedule with the introduction of a new online sales programme on Saturdays.
New Hyundai Tucson brings standout design and electrified line-up
Hyundai is introducing a fourth-generation version of its Tucson compact SUV, bringing an electrified powertrain line-up, a claimed best-in-class safety package and a bold new design.
Škoda’s first-ever mild hybrid joins Octavia line-up
Škoda is launching its first-ever mild hybrid, which debuts on the new fourth-generation Octavia to bring increased petrol engine efficiency.
Peugeot supports frontline services with new 1,500+ public sector fleet
Peugeot is continuing its work to support the public sector after receiving an order for more than 1,500 new cars and vans.
Fleet managers getting penalty points for employee driving offences
Fleet managers – and anyone else responsible for fleets – are being warned of the risk of incurring penalty points for employee driving offences under little-known … Read More »
Latest fleet telematics solutions now available to Lookers Leasing customers
Lookers Leasing is to offer its contract hire and leasing customers in data-led telematics under a tie-up with Trakm8.
Company car still vital tool for business, says AFP
Reports that the company car is in potential decline have been negated by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) as it highlights that the fleet sector … Read More »
Toyota Yaris gets full marks in revamped Euro NCAP tests
The Toyota Yaris has chalked up a five-star rating by Euro NCAP after becoming the first car to undergo the revamped testing programme.
BMW reveals pricing and specs for iX3 electric SUV
BMW has opened pre-orders for its iX3 electric SUV, which will arrive next summer priced from £61,900.
Lee Brown named MD at Interactive Fleet Management
Interactive Fleet Management, the specialist fleet management business at Grosvenor Group, has appointed Lee Brown as managing director.
Suzuki reveals Swace hybrid estate
Suzuki is launching a new hybrid estate car in Europe, dubbed Swace and targeted at both fleet and private buyers.
