Natalie Middleton
Solid growth for used car sales wiped out in March but RVs hold firm
The UK used car market fell 8.3% in Q1 2020 to 1.8 million transactions; the result of lowest-ever March figures as the coronavirus lockdown measures took … Read More »
Manheim’s Nigel Paling joins National Windscreens
National Windscreens has appointed Nigel Paling as commercial and service director.
EV drivers invited to trial new V2G charging technologies
Applications are now open for drivers to trial electric vehicle technologies that could help save them money and reduce demand on electricity networks.
BCA HR team to raise funds for NHS in epic challenge
Members of the BCA HR team have set themselves the challenge of covering 1,948 miles to mark the anniversary of the NHS formation on 5 July … Read More »
Unleaded drops to below £1 a litre
Morrisons, Asda and Tesco have cut unleaded fuel prices to below £1 a litre, reflecting the recent crash in oil prices, but experts are already warning … Read More »
Transport demand must reduce over 85% to enable social distancing, says TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has outlined early plans to restore services, but warned they will require “significant changes” to the way in which people travel in … Read More »
Government pledges extra £10m for charge point installations
The Department for Transport has again doubled the amount of funding available for on-street charge point installations, pledging an extra £10m as part of a range … Read More »
Pod Point resumes some domestic and commercial installations
Pod Point is updating its coronavirus approach to carry out some domestic and commercial charge point installations in line with latest government guidance.
Brake webinar to outline ‘safe system’ approach for fleet managers
Fleets can sign up to a free webinar outlining how to adopt a ‘safe system’ approach to road safety to reduce road risks for drivers and … Read More »
Trakm8 appoints new group sales and marketing director
Peter Mansfield has joined Trakm8 as group sales and marketing director to oversee its sales and communications strategy.
Lotus and Centrica tie up on new electric vehicle ownership model
Lotus is working with British Gas parent Centrica to develop a new electric vehicle ownership model, likely to be based on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.
Stay on top of fleet maintenance during lockdown, warns Venson
Fleet drivers neglecting basic vehicle checks could risk business downtime and even road safety issues as lockdown is eased.
Government fast-tracks e-scooter trials to tackle transport challenges
E-scooter trials are to be brought forward from next year to next month to help encourage more people off public transport and onto greener alternatives.
UK garage network ready for fleet SMR backlog, says Fleet Assist
Almost half of Fleet Assist’s UK servicing outlets have been open during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and 100% of outlets are expected to be operational by … Read More »
Government pushes for more cycling and walking to work as part of ‘new normal’
The Government is fast-tracking existing plans for more active travel to relieve pressure on public transport as Brits return to work during the pandemic.
Keith Allen joins APD Compliance Solutions to lead dealer and broker sector expansion
Ex-ALD Automotive Group and ARI Fleet UK managing director Keith Allen has become an equity stakeholder and board member at APD Compliance Solutions.
TTC Group oversees compliance at 70% of UK’s top 10 leasing operations
TTC Group now oversees compliance for 70% of the UK’s top 10 vehicle leasing operations following its recent acquisition of Licence Bureau.
Toyota to bring Highlander hybrid SUV to UK
Toyota’s new Highlander large SUV is to launch in the UK and Western Europe from early 2021, bringing seven-seat functionality and a hybrid petrol-electric powertrain.
HMRC sets out lockdown changes to company car ‘availability’ and salary sacrifice
HMRC has published new guidance on company car tax liability during the lockdown and changes to salary sacrifice rules.
Scotland’s Low Emission Zones put on hold
Plans to implement low emission zones across Scotland’s four major cities have been put on hold due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV to offer long ranges and short charging times
Škoda has revealed further details of its new Enyaq iV electric SUV, which will bring up to a 311-mile official range and fast charging when it … Read More »
New transport planning tool enables switch to home deliveries
A new home delivery operation has got off the ground in London, supported by latest transport planning software.
Kia dealers start remote orders and workshop SMR
Kia dealers are now able to take remote orders and carry out servicing, repairs and MOTs in workshops.
PRIM – Fleet Standards signs up Licence Bureau as approved supplier
Licence Bureau has been appointed as the nominated supplier for driver licence checking services for the PRIM – Fleet Standards scheme.
Fleet Source expands work to support industry during and after lockdown
CPC and fleet training provider Fleet Source is continuing its work to support the industry with a raft of solutions, now and in the coming months.
New framework to enable extensive connected fleet data analysis, says CCS
A new vehicle telematics framework agreement from the Government’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will help public sector fleets cut costs and reduce risks across their operations … Read More »
