Natalie Middleton
Highways England competitions to help develop digital roads
Roads that repair themselves or offer improved connectivity for Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions could be rolled out soon under two new competitions.
New platform allows multiple mobility services to be run from one fleet
A new mobility management platform has been developed that enables firms such as OEMs and rental or leasing companies to offer multiple mobility services from a … Read More »
Volkswagen Financial Services acquires Fleet Logistics
Volkswagen Financial Services has acquired a 60% share in Fleet Logistics as it looks to create a brand-neutral global fleet and mobility management specialist.
Tougher enforcement on seatbelts and mobile phones needed, says IAM
The fear of being caught for breaking the law on seatbelts or mobile phones must increase to stop hundreds of thousands of drivers putting themselves and … Read More »
BVRLA calls for industry responses to vehicle tax consultation
The BVRLA, along with other leading trade bodies, is urging fleets to take action on the current government consultation on changes to vehicle tax as the … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New fleet solution brings ‘speedier and far more reliable’ risk management
A new driver risk management solution has launched to help bring “speedier and far more reliable” risk management for car and van fleet operators compared to … Read More »
PCH continues to dominate leasing broker statistics, reports BVRLA
Growth in leasing remains strong with personal leasing remaining a dominant force, according to latest BVRLA leasing broker statistics.
Renault introduces new trim for Captur
Renault is adding a new S Edition trim for its Captur small crossover, bringing a focus on styling.
New Arval tool pinpoints best powertrain type for drivers
Arval has developed a new tool that allows fleets to match drivers to the best powertrain type for their needs.
SEAT UK breaks true fleet sales record in 2018
SEAT UK has announced its best-ever true fleet results, which saw it grow sales to 18,826 vehicles in 2018.
Mobile phone usage on the rise
Drivers in Scotland are increasingly using hand-held mobile phones for phone calls, new research indicates.
Government consults on plans to extend pay-as-you-go rail network
The Government has launched a 12-week public consultation as part of its drive to roll out pay-as-you-go usage to more rail stations.
Safety must come first in driverless car trials, says Thatcham
Government plans to accelerate the introduction of driverless car trials on public roads to become a world leader must be balanced with vital safety considerations.
DriveNow car sharing service gains 130 BMW i3s
BMW has updated its DriveNow car sharing service in London with the addition of 130 new electric BMW i3s as it moves towards its aim of … Read More »
Government accelerates plans for autonomous vehicle trials
The Government is advancing its plans for trials of self-driving vehicles, which could see testing start on public roads by the end of this year.
Fuel prices fall but drivers still paying over the odds
Both petrol and diesel reduced by over a penny a litre in January, marking three consecutive months of falling fuel prices – but the RAC says … Read More »
Reforms to help streamline EV chargepoint deployment
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has introduced a new standardised process that will cut the paperwork required for chargepoint installations.
North East SMEs get free support with switch to EVs
A free advice service that could help SMEs save thousands of pounds by switching to electric vehicles has gone live in the North East.
Advantage Smollan makes shift to Peugeot 308 SW diesels
Peugeot has won a deal to supply Advantage Smollan with a fleet of 50 308 SW models for use by the company’s REL Field Marketing team.
New report charts multinationals’ progress in switching to EVs
The Climate Group has published a new report showing the progress made by multinationals making the switch to EVs under the first year of its EV100 … Read More »
UK’s first ‘fully open’ EV charging network launches
A new 100-strong network of charging stations is being launched in Suffolk to provide the UK’s first ‘fully open’ public charging network.