Natalie Middleton
Nissan enhances fleet proposition under new supply deals
Nissan is further boosting its work with fleet operators under two new supply agreements that will enhance its services.
Addison Lee works with Ford to deploy TfL-approved safety screens
Addison Lee is installing safety screens approved by Transport for London (TfL) across its 1,000-strong Ford Galaxy private hire fleet.
Fleet Logistics creates Global Mobility Solutions business
Fleet Logistics has created a new Global Mobility Solutions unit to support fleet customers with key issues covering cost, sustainability and electrification, and corporate mobility in … Read More »
More than a third of SMEs planning to go electric
Interest in electric vehicles is fast-rising among SMEs as well as larger fleets, driven largely by the new BiK tax incentives.
Updated Jaguar F-Pace gains 49g/km plug-in hybrid
Jaguar’s updated F-Pace is now available to order, introducing a new plug-in hybrid alongside mild-hybrid petrols and diesels and latest connectivity features.
Renault launches anti-idling campaign to tackle air quality outside schools
A new anti-idling campaign from Renault has launched to tackle the quarter (27.2%) of parents who admit to engine idling on the school run.
Plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids arriving soon for Škoda Octavia
Škoda’s fourth-gen Octavia is gaining its first-ever plug‑in hybrid and mild hybrid petrol variants, bringing significantly reduced emissions that start from 30g/km.
Fleet sector under pressure but majority coping, VRA survey reveals
Nearly half (47%) of respondents to a Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) snapshot survey say they are currently facing issues affecting their work-life balance – but 89% … Read More »
Project EDWARD gets underway to drive fleet road safety
The Project EDWARD road safety campaign is now live for 2020, bringing a full week of activities to help reduce work-related road risk.
Killer drivers to get life sentences under ‘long overdue’ reforms
Life sentences for killer drivers will finally be introduced to parliament next year; a near four-year wait after a previous pledge from the Ministry of Justice.
Motorway speed limit to be cut to 60mph in four trial areas
Highways England is slashing the speed limit to 60mph on four stretches of motorway under a trial to assess the effects on air pollution.
York to go live with e-scooter trials
E-scooter trials are to go live within York in weeks as part of work on sustainable transport options in the city.
Low Carbon Transport Loan extended to cover used electric cars and vans for fleets
Businesses and drivers can now use the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Transport Loan to cover used electric vehicles for the first time.
Better siting of EV chargers can overcome ‘real gap’ in charging provision
Siting EV chargers in more focused locations could reduce the number needed to provide better residential charging.
Fleets split on whether to ‘advance or consolidate’ under coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis is creating an “advance or consolidate” moment for fleets when it comes to their planning for the future.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Venson provides cost-saving clarity on going electric
Fleets are being urged to see the bigger picture on the savings from going electric to help support the Government’s road to zero target.
London Car Free Day returns for 2020
Transport for London (TfL) has launched this year’s Car Free Day campaign, which sees it team up with participating London boroughs and the Mayor to urge … Read More »
G3 scores five-year vehicle disposal deal with AvailableCar
Car supermarket AvailableCar has signed up G3 Vehicles Auctions for a five-year disposal agreement.
Toyota Mirai to help with ground operations for zero-emission aviation drive
ZeroAvia, a company working on decarbonisation of the entire aviation industry, has taken delivery of a Toyota Mirai fuel cell car to help with ground operations.
Agility Fleet brings latest guidance for operators
Agility Fleet has launched a new company website, bringing a new look and feel as well as a wealth of information on fleet management and personal … Read More »
£1.6bn annual economic benefit from reducing air pollution to WHO guidelines
Reaching stricter World Health Organization (WHO) targets for air quality could boost the UK economy by £1.6bn annually as well as helping to prevent thousands of … Read More »
New study exposes drink-drive danger of home measures
New research has revealed that 14% of drivers in the last six months may have been over the drink-drive limit due to a lack of understanding … Read More »
Multi-bid fleet acquisition most effective way to cut costs, finds new white paper
Multi-bid fleet acquisition policies could provide a vital method to cut costs for fleet managers looking to drive savings in the current economic climate environment.
Vauxhall announces pricing for Vivaro-e Life electric MPV
Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e Life electric MPV is now on sale, offering seating for up to nine, an official 143-mile range and the ability to travel in Clean … Read More »
Fleets urged to ‘bang a drum’ on benefits of fleet management role
Fleet professionals are being urged to underline the contribution they make to their organisations, including cost savings, to highlight the importance of a fleet management focus.
Transport Secretary to highlight fleet role in road to zero at BVRLA digital event
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to attend the BVRLA’s free Fleets in Charge event next month, paying recognition to the important role that the vehicle rental, … Read More »
West Midlands e-scooter trial gets underway
Swedish company Voi has launched a trial of e-scooters in the West Midlands.
First-ever Defender plug-in hybrid joins expanding line-up
Land Rover has updated the recently launched Defender with new engines, including its first-ever plug-in hybrid and a new diesel, as part of a range of … Read More »
Comment: How MaaS can help corporate mobility after COVID-19
Sandra Witzel, head of marketing at SkedGo, discusses how Mobility as a Service (MaaS) can help business reduce their staff travel costs, while encouraging active and … Read More »