Natalie Middleton
Former Masternaut CEO to spearhead BigChange expansion into mainland Europe
Mobile workforce technology company BigChange is leading its charge into mainland Europe under the appointment of former Masternaut CEO Frederic Dupeyron.
FORS develops workplace travel and counter terrorism toolkits
FORS has developed new online toolkits, including counter terrorism and workplace travel advice, to help its members meet new FORS Standard requirements.
Škoda Kamiq to rival Nissan Juke
Škoda is to name its forthcoming European urban crossover Kamiq as it positions the new model neatly within its SUV line-up.
Revised Ford Ranger gets new engines and tech
Ford has updated its Ranger pick-up with new engines and driver assistance technologies.
Toyota Mirai helps Imperial College London further hydrogen research
Imperial College London has taken delivery of a new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car to support its work looking into the potential of hydrogen as … Read More »
Europcar adds Renault Zoes to carsharing and rental fleets
Europcar Mobility Group has ordered a further 85 Renault Zoe electric cars to add to its carsharing and Deliver & Collect fleets.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Vehicle thefts up nearly 50% in five years
Theft of motor vehicles has leapt 49% over the last five years, according to new data by the Home Office on crime recorded by the police.
Government lacking clarity over green transport, says Fleet Alliance
The Government lacks a clear and cohesive strategy in its approach to green transport which extends to low emission charging zones, diesels and plug-in hybrid electric … Read More »
Winners of inaugural Great British Fleet Awards 2019 revealed
The crème de la crème of the fleet industry has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony at the inaugural Great British Fleet Event.
Flexibility holds the key to a changing fleet landscape
Jayne Pett, sales and marketing director at Fleet Operations, examines the road ahead and offers advice to fleet decision-makers on how best to cope with change.
DriveTech names Road Victims Trust as 2019 chosen charity
Fleet risk management specialist DriveTech has made the Road Victims Trust its chosen charity for the whole of 2019 as part of its commitment to road safety … Read More »
Volvo true fleet sales surge in 2018
Volvo’s sales successes in 2018 were supported by a strong second half of the year for true fleet sales.
BVRLA develops interactive clean air zone map
The BVRLA has developed an Interactive UK CAZ map as it warns that almost every corner of the UK will be implementing some form of air improvement strategy within … Read More »
National Windscreens continues investment in ADAS
National Windscreens is continuing its work to invest in technician training and accreditation for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as the use of ADAS technology on … Read More »
Inaugural Great British Fleet Event gets underway
The doors to the 2019 Great British Fleet Event have now opened, bringing fleet and mobility managers an unparalleled opportunity to hear about the latest innovations … Read More »
Oxford mitigates impact of zero emission zone plans
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published updated proposals for a Zero Emission Zone in the city centre, which will see private vehicles no … Read More »
Europcar director to discuss fleet mobility challenges at Great British Fleet Event
Clive Forsythe, the newly appointed UK sales & marketing director for Europcar Mobility Group, will be present at the Great British Fleet Event, this Thursday 24 January … Read More »
Government backs Leeds clean air zone charging plans
The BVRLA is warning of the impact of the Leeds clean air zone on commercial fleets as the scheme gets government approval.
Kia e-Niro named Car of the Year at 2019 What Car? Awards
Kia’s e-Niro electric crossover has taken the ‘Car of the Year’ title at the 2019 What Car? Car of the Year Awards.
European mobility start-ups urged to enter awards
The deadline for the European Startup Prize for Mobility has been extended to this Friday 25 January, giving start-ups more time to submit their entries.
Honda to unveil electric vehicle prototype at Geneva
Honda is to reveal a prototype version of its Urban EV Concept at Geneva ahead of the official launch of the production model this year.
Last chance to pre-register for tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event
Fleets just have today left to pre-register for the inaugural – and FREE to attend – Great British Fleet Event, which takes place tomorrow, Thursday 24 January, … Read More »
FORS launches Fleet Management System (FMS) Mobile app
FORS members can now use a new Fleet Management System (FMS) Mobile app to streamline vehicle inspection processes.
Chevin launches new workshop technician app
Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a new vehicle maintenance management app, the Workshop Hub, designed to improve workshop efficiency and help generate cost savings.
Nissan’s Karl Anders to head up innogy eMobility UK
German EV charging technology provider innogy eMobility Solutions GmbH is driving the expansion of its UK subsidiary under a new appointment.
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No-deal Brexit would give green light to Green Card system
Michael Brooks, legal director at debt recovery and asset finance specialist Corclaim, looks at how a return to a Green Card system could spell problems for … Read More »