Natalie Middleton
Onus on fleets to avoid driving in dangerous conditions
Fleets should have clear guidance on driving in challenging conditions to keep employees safe and to comply with their duty of care, TTC has warned.
Leasys on track for 2026 electric vehicle target
Leasys has published new figures showing it’s on track with its commitment to sustainable mobility in Europe.
Rising fleet sales boost used car market for Q3
The used car market is starting to return to more seasonal patterns, boosted by rising fleet volumes on the back of retreating vehicle shortages.
Journey analysis could drive fleet EV adoption, advises Arval
Car fleet operators could drive adoption of electric vehicles faster by factoring in analysis of journey types.
Northgate expands apprenticeship scheme to include client services
Northgate has launched a new Client Services Apprenticeship, overseen by a new internal apprenticeship mentoring scheme.
Fleet use of independent garages rises as cars and vans age
Fleet use of independent garages is around a quarter higher for company cars and vans aged four years old compared to their one-year-old counterparts, research shows.
H2X Global and KTM reveal hydrogen delivery van prototype
Australian hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer H2X Global has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM Technologies to develop a hydrogen delivery van prototype.
PoGo joins Paua EV charge card network
PoGo’s rapidly expanding network of ultra-rapid chargers is being made available via the Paua EV ‘fuel card’ under a new deal.
Volkswagen gives first glimpse of ID.7 Tourer all-electric estate
Volkswagen has previewed its first-ever all-electric estate ahead of its launch in Europe next year.
West Mercia Police slashes Scope 3 emissions with Tusker EV salary sacrifice
West Mercia Police has implemented an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker to minimise its Scope 3 emissions.
IMI toolkit to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a new toolkit to help educate and raise awareness about neurodiversity in the workplace.
Pothole-related breakdowns hit five-year high, finds AA
Breakdowns and accidents from potholes hit a five-year high in September as the return of wet weather saw drivers fall foul of deteriorating road surfaces.
Petrol retailers urged to slash 5p a litre off as RAC warns of overpricing
The RAC has called on the UK’s major retailers to cut fuel prices by 5p a litre as it warns that drivers continue to be “ripped … Read More »
Travis Perkins awards major fleet management deal to Zenith
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has signed up Zenith for a five-year fleet management deal across its vehicle fleet.
Fleets need to do homework on Chinese EV makers, warns FleetCheck
Businesses need to check the new wave of Chinese EV manufacturers for “credibility” before incorporating their vehicles on fleet policies, FleetCheck has warned.
Used values show marked slide in October, says Cap HPI
Used car values showed a marked decline in October, with the average value movement in Cap Live at three years, 60,000 miles, seeing a fall of … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai announces Ioniq 5 N range pricing and specification
Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the Ioniq 5 N, with the order books now open and prices starting from £65,000.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring everything from charging and fleet operational advice to latest electric car and … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover gears up Slovakian Nitra plant for EV production
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has confirmed its Nitra plant in Slovakia will produce electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
Enterprise Holdings rebrands as Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise Holdings has switched to using Enterprise Mobility as its new corporate brand identity.
Cox Automotive reveals bold predictions for 2024’s new and used car markets
Cox Automotive has outlined its 2024 forecasts for the new and used car markets – making some bold predictions.
UK new car output up 40% but urgent action needed on EV tariffs
UK carmakers delivered the best September output since 2020 but action is needed now to protect EV exports from 2024.
Uber Eats partners with Zoomo for new e-moped initiative
Uber Eats has signed up Zoomo to make e-mopeds available for its couriers in London.
Colas continues rollout of electric fleet in Novuna partnership
Colas has taken delivery of its first batch of 10 all-electric Škoda Enyaq SUVs cars as it continues to transition its entire highway maintenance fleet to alternative fuel use.
Sopp+Sopp drives claims efficiency with new electronic notification of loss solution
Sopp+Sopp has introduced a new electronic notification of loss (eNOL) solution to improve incident reporting times and drive claims efficiency.
Trakm8 opens search for Road Safety Hero in support of Brake Road Safety Week
Trakm8’s quest to find the UK’s Road Safety Hero has returned for 2023, honouring drivers who go above and beyond to ensure the safety of Britain’s … Read More »
Traffic congestion now biggest concern for UK van drivers, finds Webfleet
Spending less time stuck in traffic is the number one thing that would improve van drivers’ working lives, a new research study has found.
Used EV battery health test and warranty service launches
The UK’s used EV market has been boosted for fleets, car buyers and dealers with the launch of an independent battery health test, certificate and extended … Read More »
MPs back campaign to stop electric vehicle misinformation
MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Electric Vehicles have backed a new campaign to combat misinformation about electric vehicles.
