Natalie Middleton
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.
Highways England to mitigate impact of motorway roadworks
Highways England is taking action to reduce the impact of motorway roadworks for drivers in the north west while also looking to improve the roll-out of … Read More »
Vauxhall announces pricing for Vivaro Life
Vauxhall has announced pricing details for its Vivaro Life MPV, which arrives late summer ahead of an electric version in 2021.
Drink-drive fatalities reach eight-year high
The number of drink-drive fatalities reached an eight-year high in 2017, leading to renewed calls for a zero-tolerance drink-drive limit, increased education on the risks of … Read More »
Mayor of London proposes £25m ULEZ car scrappage fund
The Mayor of London has announced plans for a £25m car scrappage fund that would run alongside the previously announced van scheme to help make Londoners … Read More »
MaaS Investment Fund plans take shape
Local authorities and public/private transport operators are being invited to sign up to two consultation workshops that will help shape the Scottish Government’s Mobility as a … Read More »
Used car market stable despite uncertainty
The used car market is following normal seasonal patterns despite uncertainty in the economy as a whole, according to Manheim parent Cox Automotive.
LeasePlan results see 4.4% rise in serviced fleet
LeasePlan has reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results, which saw its global serviced fleet rise 4.4% while its net result was up for Q4 … Read More »
Ford warns of UK exit if ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit goes ahead
Ford is said to be ramping up plans to ship production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
UK used car market down in 2018 but diesel and ULEV demand rises
The used car market fell 2.1% in 2018 but demand for ultra low emission vehicles was up while diesels remained popular.
Volvo provides added SME support with Virtual Sales Team
Volvo Car UK has launched a Virtual Sales Team to bring added support for SMEs.
Green Motion introduces pricing tiers to differentiate services
Low-emission vehicle rental firm Green Motion has launched new pricing tiers to bring rental packages with varying levels of deposit, excess and mileage allowances.
Škoda adds new Octavia SE Drive trim
Škoda has extended its Octavia hatch and estate line-ups with the addition of a new trim focused on providing extra equipment and value.
Brake Fleet Safety Conference to highlight safety best practice
Brake has announced details of its 2019 Fleet Safety Conference, which will take place this spring and enable fleet managers and suppliers to share best practice … Read More »
Brake launches Global Fleet Champions to tackle safety and sustainability
Brake has launched a new campaign that enables fleets of any size, anywhere to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by vehicles used for work purposes.
G3 follows record year with ambitious growth plans
G3 Remarketing is launching an “ambitious” three-year growth plan to double its volumes following a record-breaking year in 2018.
Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2019 announced
The full list of the UK Car of the Year Awards 2019 category winners has been revealed ahead of next month’s announcement of the overall winner.
National Windscreens continues expansion in Scotland
National Windscreens has opened a new fitting and calibration centre in Kilmarnock as it continues its expansion in Scotland.
