Natalie Middleton
Dacia launches ‘Zen’ seven-year warranty for new and used cars
Dacia has introduced a brand-new seven-year warranty for new and used cars.
Driving for Better Business to debut Driving for Work Policy Builder tool at GBFE
A new online tool that will help fleets ensure they have a robust Driving for Work policy in place will make its debut at tomorrow’s Great … Read More »
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer: Prices revealed as orders open
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 Tourer electric estate challenger goes on sale this week, priced at £52,240.
Geotab to spotlight AI co-pilot for fleets at tomorrow’s GBFE
Geotab, event partner for the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, has given a sneak preview of its many highlights at tomorrow’s show.
Second full weekend closure announced for M25
Part of the M25 will be shut for a full weekend for the second time this year to continue work on an improvement scheme.
Future of EV technology under focus in new VRA white paper
Forthcoming advances in electric vehicles are the focus of a new white paper from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Aptean to reveal benefits of delivery optimisation at 2024 GBFE
Aptean, an industry leader in advanced route planning and scheduling software, is to shed light on the many benefits of delivery optimisation at tomorrow’s Great British … Read More »
Shell Fleet Solutions to present the forecourt of the future at Great British Fleet Event
Shell Fleet Solutions has given a sneak preview of its presence at tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event.
ChargeGuru to demo EV charging expertise at Great British Fleet Event
ChargeGuru has confirmed its presence at tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event, demonstrating its charging expertise to vehicle operators.
EV charging trial launches to pioneer grid flexibility solutions
A trial of EV charging flexibility services that could play a pivotal role in supporting the widespread adoption of EVs and renewables has gone live in … Read More »
GWM Ora UK launches battery assessment and refurbishment scheme
Chinese EV brand GWM Ora has launched a new in-house battery inspection and evaluation initiative in the UK to reduce unnecessary battery wastage.
GridBeyond closes £44m funding round to continue expansion
Smart energy company GridBeyond has successfully concluded a €52m (£44m) Series C funding round to support the scale-up of the business.
DVLA adds new features to driver and vehicles account service
Motorists can now renew the photo on their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence through the DVLA’s driver and vehicles account service.
AA manifesto calls for change on graduated licences, smart motorways and EVs
The AA, event partner at this week’s Great British Fleet Event, has launched its motoring manifesto, revealing five critical areas of action to address driver concerns.
TTC awarded industry-first 10-year deal with South West police
TTC has secured a 10-year solus agreement with multiple police forces across the South West, including Devon & Cornwall, Avon & Somerset and Wiltshire.
Hard shoulders must be reinstated on smart motorways, says RAC
Ministers have been urged to bring back hard shoulders across the UK’s 200-plus miles of smart motorways in response to ongoing concerns for road safety.
Jardine Motors to spotlight corporate dealer expertise at 2024 GBFE
Jardine Motors Group will be at this week’s Great British Fleet Event to show its award-winning corporate dealer service to fleets.
Medisort converts diesel vans to electric with retrofit solution
Medisort is electrifying its existing diesel van fleet by adopting a retrofit solution from Bedeo.
Aston Barclay appoints new Wakefield auction centre manager
Aston Barclay has appointed Dean Ashworth as its new auction centre manager for Wakefield.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Price parity with ICE cars propelling used EV demand
Used BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and ICE cars started to reach price parity in Q1 2024, fuelling buyer demand.
Updated Mercedes EQS boasts over 500-mile range
Mercedes has given its EQS luxury EV an extensive makeover for the 2024 model year, increasing range and adding in styling and equipment changes.
Volvo to bring EX30 small electric SUV to Great British Fleet Event
Volvo Cars’ new EX30 small SUV will be on its stand at next week’s Great British Fleet Event as the brand showcases its work to support … Read More »
Mazda CX-80 flagship SUV teased ahead of debut
Mazda has previewed its CX-80 large SUV ahead of the unveiling of its flagship new model on 18 April.
Ford Fleet Management partners with Mitie to help fleets go net zero
Ford Fleet Management (FFM) has partnered with Mitie Plan Zero’s transport consultants to help its customers decarbonise their fleets and switch to electric vehicles.
Bereaved parents campaign for licence changes for young drivers
A group of 40 bereaved parents are demanding immediate action on licence changes to tackle the unacceptable and disproportionately high number of young driver and passenger … Read More »
Alfa Romeo goes electric with Milano SUV debut
Alfa Romeo has revealed its Milano small SUV, its first series-production electric car and the gateway to a new EV era for the brand.
Check for wrong registration plates on delivery, AFP warns fleets
Fleets should check that cars and vans are delivered with the correct registration plates, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has advised.
Fleet Assist launches new certification programme for high-achieving garages
Fleet Assist has introduced a new certification programme to set the benchmark for high-achieving garages across its 5,200+-strong network.
Free EV charging and breakfast up for grabs at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle operators attending the 2024 Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to benefit from both free EV charging and a breakfast offer.
