Natalie Middleton
IAM RoadSmart names new business development & operations director
IAM RoadSmart has appointed Carlota Da Veiga Pestana to the position of business development and operations director, completing its senior leadership team.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh quits over historic fraud conviction
Louise Haigh has quit as Transport Secretary after a decade-old spent conviction of fraud was revealed in media reports.
Kempower launches EV charging leasing solutions with DLL
Electric vehicle fast-charging solutions provider Kempower is partnering with global asset finance company DLL to offer charger leasing solutions in various markets.
TotalEnergies-SSE charging venture appoints first MD to drive network rollout
Source, the TotalEnergies and SSE joint venture that’s developing a 3,000-strong network of high-power EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, has appointed Deepa Chandrasekaran … Read More »
National Highways to trial energy storage system for super-fast EV charging
National Highways will start trials of energy storage technology in a move to offer super-fast EV charging across all parts of the UK.
New training courses to aid fleet driver shift to EVs
New e-learning courses training drivers on the electric vehicle experience and requirements are now available for fleets.
National speed limit for cars could be cut to 50mph in Scotland
National speed limits in Scotland could be lowered for cars and increased for HGVs under new plans.
Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog
Drivers are still paying more for fuel than they should be due to “stubbornly high fuel margins”, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned.
Government invites ideas for Integrated National Transport Strategy
The Government has called for ideas to support its vision for more joined up and locally led transport across England.
Genesis ramps up focus on salary sacrifice sector after latest success
Korean automotive brand Genesis is continuing its work to drive uptake in the salary sacrifice sector on the back of its latest success. The premium carmaker … Read More »
Top 10 GPS and telematics hardware firms revealed in Wialon ranking
Global fleet management platform Wialon has revealed the top manufacturers of GPS and telematics hardware for 2024, based on devices most frequently connected to Wialon over … Read More »
Upmarket Jaecoo 7 SUV opens for orders as Audi Q3 rival
Chinese car brand Jaecoo has kicked off its UK launch with the start of orders for its Jaecoo 7 premium SUV.
Vauxhall cuts prices for Grandland Electric by up to £4,700
Vauxhall has slashed list prices for its Grandland Electric, offering savings of up to £4,700 that also deliver lower VED rates.
Cupra Terramar SUV on sale with petrol and PHEV models
Cupra has opened orders for its Terramar family SUV, billed as the brand’s new SUV hero.
Government confirms ZEV mandate review after car industry reprisals
The Government has confirmed it will run a “fast-track consultation” on the ZEV mandate following a backlash among vehicle makers.
Final call to sign up for free fleet electric vehicle webinar on 28 November
Fleets still have time to sign up for tomorrow’s expert webinar on EVs and charging – but need to hurry before registrations close.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Enyaq
Our final thoughts on the Škoda Enyaq after eight months with the Fleet World team.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
Former Tesla VP joins Connected Energy
A former vice-president of Tesla is joining second-life battery energy storage specialist Connected Energy as chairman, supporting the company’s major expansion plans.
Smart UK signs up Ohme as EV charger partner
Smart UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive official home EV charging partner.
EVC rebrands as Roam to drive charging expansion plans
EVC, which specialises in fully funded destination charging solutions, has rebranded as Roam to drive expansion of its EV infrastructure in the UK and beyond.
Centrica innovates electric van operations with transformational solution
Centrica has improved productivity and cut downtime across its electric van fleet under a “transformational” collaboration with Gridserve.
ELM invites logistics firms to test new last-mile electric delivery vehicle
ELM Mobility, a joint venture between Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, has opened testing of its first-of-a-kind last-mile electric delivery vehicle, supported by backing from … Read More »
Selsia expands management team
Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has strengthened its middle management team on the back of business expansion.
Six-point plan guides van fleets on extending replacement cycles
A new six-point plan for fleets who are extending the replacement cycles on their van fleets is now available from FleetCheck.
Electric vans have shorter servicing times but longer offroad times, early data indicates
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models, but longer vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to findings from … Read More »
Video telematics solution with mobile device blocking launches for fleets
A first-of-its-kind fleet dashcam solution with mobile device blocking has launched to help tackle the dangers of smartphone distraction.
Stellantis proposes Luton plant clStellantis proposes Luton plant closure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandateosure under UK’s ‘stringent’ ZEV mandate
Vauxhall and Peugeot owner Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its Luton plant and consolidate production at Ellesmere Port.
‘Fast-track’ government consultation on ZEV mandate expected to open
A much-rumoured consultation on the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is expected to open today, possibly leading to a relaxation of targets.
