Natalie Middleton
Activa Contracts partners with UK Fuels to drive savings for fleets
Activa Contracts has appointed UK Fuels as its new fuel card partner in a deal that’s already bringing major fuel savings for one customer.
Volvo V60 proves essential choice at Headlam
Floor coverings distributor Headlam has added the Volvo V60 to its choice list in a move to expand its benefits package for essential users.
Nina Bell takes over from Matt Dyer as BVRLA chair
Nina Bell, UK managing director at Avis Budget, has been named as the new chair of the BVRLA at this year’s AGM.
Rolec EV and Integral tie up on nationwide EV charging installation service
Charge point manufacturer Rolec EV and engineering firm Integral have launched a nationwide EV charging installation solution.
Company car demand to spike in 2020/21 as low tax rates kick in
The 2020/21 introduction of lower Benefit-in-Kind tax rates for plug-in vehicles will see company car demand spike – but future uptake depends on government policy going … Read More »
First Ionity 350kW charging station launches in UK
The manufacturer-backed Ionity network has launched its first fast charging station in the UK – with other stations to follow swiftly.
New Arval dashboard simplifies customer contract management
Arval has developed a new dashboard tool that makes it easier for customers to manage contract terms and ‘recontract’ where necessary.
Audi Q5 to get 49g/km plug-in hybrid model
Audi is adding a plug-in hybrid model to the Q5 line-up to spearhead a new range of PHEV models.
Latest fleet models ace Euro NCAP ratings
Seven cars have scored five-star Euro NCAP ratings in the latest batch of tests, including latest versions of the Mazda3 and Renault Clio as well as … Read More »
Aston Barclay enables 24/7 used vehicle trading with new online platform
Aston Barclay has launched a new wholesale online used vehicle trading platform, enabling fleets to dispose of vehicles anytime and anywhere.
Addison Lee deploys Audi e-trons on path to 100% low-emissions fleet
Addison Lee has introduced five Audi e-tron models to its fleet in line with its plans to shift to 100% low-emissions vehicles.
FleetEurope adds to customer service delivery teams
FleetEurope has made five new appointments to augment its existing customer service delivery teams.
Fleet World Fleet: Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC EX Manual hatchback
Our long-term test reinforces the Honda Civic’s safety credentials, says Natalie Middleton. Back a few months ago I said that one of the over-riding first – … Read More »
MG opens order books for ZS EV
SAIC Motor subsidiary MG Motor UK has opened order books for its ZS EV electric car.
Tritium to supply 350kW chargers for new Ionity charging sites
The manufacturer-backed Ionity ultra-fast charging network is to expand further with the help of 350kW chargers from Tritium.
Former Tantalum CEO to drive global expansion at Oxbotica
Ozgur Tohumcu has joined autonomous vehicle software firm Oxbotica as its new chief executive officer as the business pushes ahead with global expansion.
Ford to cut global workforce by 10%
Ford has confirmed it’s cutting about 7,000 salaried positions or about 10% of its global salaried workforce under a major restructure.
JLR posts record £3.6bn loss
Jaguar Land Rover has reported a record £3.6bn loss as it continues to fight falling sales in China and declining diesel demand.
Too early to discard diesels, says Fleet Logistics
An optimum fleet policy should include the latest cleaner diesels, which still have a role to play as the workhorses of the fleet.
UK reservations open for Honda e electric supermini
The Honda e electric supermini is now available to order in the UK ahead of first deliveries from spring 2020.
Supermarkets playing less fair with fuel prices
The UK’s four big supermarkets have raised the price of petrol almost every day for three months – including on days when other retailers managed to … Read More »
Dangerous drivers escaping justice, warns new report
Dangerous driving prosecutions are being hampered by funding cuts and charging inconsistencies, leading to drivers escaping justice.
Used market hit by up to 4% drop in values
Used values have dropped up to 4% month-on-month with some mainstream cars having £500-£1,000 knocked off their value as the used car market goes through a … Read More »
Michelin national sales manager fleet moves to CV role
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton as national sales manager, UK and Republic of Ireland, for its Services & Solutions business line.
AI to bring limited fleet benefits at first but major gains on cards
Current boundaries of AI will see the technology bring limited fleet management functionality at first but significant developments could be on the way.
Average values under pressure but fleet vehicles show strength
Seasonal factors put pressure on average used car values in April but year-on-year values for fleet & lease vehicles continued to climb at BCA.
