Natalie Middleton
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.
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.
