Natalie Middleton
PACTS conference to explore work-related road safety in the gig economy era
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) is to run a conference exploring the issue of work-related road safety in the gig economy era.
TomTom, Moovit and Microsoft partner for mobility solution
MaaS provider Moovit has teamed up with TomTom and Microsoft’s Azure Maps to create a new multi-modal trip planner intended to help developers build more comprehensive … Read More »
In-vehicle technology has ‘vital role’ in tackling speeding
The importance of making future in-vehicle safety technologies standard on new cars has come under the spotlight this week ahead of tomorrow’s vote in the European … Read More »
VWFS tool guides fleets on fuel choice decisions
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new tool to help companies, including non-VWFS customers, determine if individual vehicles can be shifted to ultra-low emission … Read More »
UK start-ups showcase future mobility solutions
Mobility innovations including a sharing travel service app have been showcased by UK start-ups entering this year’s European Startup Prize for Mobility.
Prices announced for new Jeep Wrangler
Jeep has announced pricing and specifications for the fourth-generation Wrangler, which is on sale now.
Ford extends AA roadside assistance
Ford has renewed its roadside assistance deal with the AA in a pan-European deal that will bring enhanced collaboration on electric and connected car technology.
London borough to trial on-demand bus service
Transport for London (TfL) is planning to trial an on-demand bus service in Sutton from this spring to help reduce car dependency in the borough.
First FORS Gold fleet signs up for new FMS software
Swift Scaffolding has become the first Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold-rated organisation to sign up for the new FORS Fleet Management System (FMS).
Used car transactions to hold steady in Q1, predicts Cox Automotive
The used car market will reach 2.02 million transactions by the end of March – down slightly on 2018 but still marking an encouraging outlook.
eDriving appoints customer success director EMEA
eDriving has appointed Nick List as customer success director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Tax regime must support company cars to drive down emissions, says ACFO
ACFO is urging the Government to realign the company car tax regime as it warns that the transition to WLTP could push more drivers to opt … Read More »
Brake to run free webinar on post-crash action and care
Brake is offering a free webinar providing expert information and advice for employers and fleet and road safety professionals on how to respond to serious road crashes in … Read More »
Honda confirms plans to close Swindon
Honda has confirmed reports that it’s planning to close its Swindon vehicle manufacturing plant in 2021 – a move labelled by business secretary Greg Clark as … Read More »
Used car sector sees strong start to year, reports BCA
Average used car values and fleet & lease values performed strongly in January, following on from the seasonal downturn in December.
London is sixth most gridlocked city in the world
London has been listed as the sixth most congested city in the world, only coming behind Moscow, Istanbul, Bogota, Mexico City and São Paulo.
Last chance to have say in WLTP review
Fleet experts are urging industry stakeholders to have their say in the Government’s review of the impact of WLTP on vehicle taxation – which closes for … Read More »
WLTP failure will hike up CO2, warns fleet industry
Government attempts to decarbonise road transport will be derailed if the Treasury fails to take action to mitigate the effects of the switch to WLTP.
EU new car market recovering from WLTP toll
The impact of the WLTP cycle introduction continues to rumble on, albeit on a lesser scale than in previous months.
Trakm8 Prime gets lower pricing and 30-day contract
Trakm8 is introducing new, lower pricing and a 30-day rolling contract for its Trakm8 Prime plug n play vehicle tracking solution.
Masternaut webinar to help fleets stay CAZ-compliant
Masternaut is to run a webinar to help fleets avoid charges from future Clean Air Zones (CAZ), including the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
£24m funding boost to help more London taxi drivers go green
The Mayor of London has announced plans to make an extra £24m available to help more black drivers switch to electric vehicles.
eBay closes deal with Cox Automotive to acquire Motors.co.uk
eBay has completed its acquisition of Motors.co.uk, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Huge demand for PCH, says Ogilvie
Ogilvie Fleet has reported a huge growth in demand for Personal Contract Hire (PCH) from drivers giving up company cars as well as from the wider … Read More »
RAC and Autofirst collaboration brings ‘biggest independent garage network in country’
The RAC has partnered with Autofirst Network to create what’s billed as the biggest independent garage network in the country.
Curtis Hutchinson: The future for car sharing
Car sharing is starting to build momentum in the fleet world as more OEMs and rental companies roll out business offerings. Curtis Hutchinson reports.