Natalie Middleton
Clean Air Strategy ‘misses golden opportunity to clean up air pollution’
The Government has been slammed for failing to address air pollution from transport as it publishes its final Clean Air Strategy.
Aston Barclay augments digital push with new Cascade suite
Aston Barclay has launched a new Digital Solutions arm, headed up by its Cascade suite of remarketing solutions.
2019 Toyota Corolla starts production in UK
Production of the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports estate has officially started at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.
GKL Leasing to expand following merger with Windsor
GKL Leasing (GKL) has merged with Windsor Vehicle Leasing as it looks to expand further.
Tiguan gets new trims and range-topping petrol
Volkswagen has updated the Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace with new trim levels and a 230hp petrol engine.
Pricing, CO2 and specs revealed for reimagined Kia ProCeed
Kia has announced pricing and specifications for its 2019 ProCeed, which has evolved into a shooting brake estate to bring increased practicality.
Electric car club launches in North Solihull
A new car club has launched in North Solihull to provide local residents with the chance to try electric vehicles.
Used car sector sees sustained demand in 2018
Average used car values at BCA saw steady rises throughout 2018, reaching a new record in December while average fleet & lease values saw a double-digit … Read More »
MEPs back new road and vehicle safety rules
MEPs have lent their support to new EU rules on road infrastructure and vehicle safety that could help save thousands of lives a year on European … Read More »
Project to explore wireless charging for electric taxis and blue light vehicles
A new project that aims to advance wireless charging for electric taxis and blue light vehicles has got off the ground with the help of funding … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
GEM invites applications for road safety grants
Organisations including professional bodies and road safety groups are being invited to apply for funding from the GEM Road Safety Charity.
Aston Barclay acquires Independent Motor Auctions
Aston Barclay has acquired Independent Motor Auctions (IMA) in a move to enhance its services.
Used petrol car prices hit record high while diesel demand still strong
Average used petrol car prices hit a record high last year due to incredible growth in demand while used diesels also saw strong demand.
Amber:Assist enhances fleet accident management services
Accident aftercare and ongoing mobility specialist Amber:Assist has teamed up with VisionTrack to enhance its service offering to car and van fleets.
ABAX launches driving behaviour solution
Telematics and tracking specialist Abax has launched a new Driving Behaviour tool that enables fleets to increase efficiency and safety by monitoring how drivers use vehicles … Read More »
JLR confirms plans to axe 4,500 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed it’s reducing its global workforce by around 4,500 people, starting off in the UK.
Ford cans MPVs to focus on SUVs
Ford has announced new plans to improve profitability and cut costs by expanding in some vehicle segments, including EVs, and exiting others as well as making … Read More »
Smart Asset Manager becomes Smarter
Telematics specialist Smart Asset Manager has rebranded as Smarter Asset Management and appointed Paul Holmes as the new managing director.
Pedestrians and cyclists should have priority on new roads, says NICE
New and upgraded roads should prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and public transport over motorised vehicles.
Silverstone optimises fleet maintenance with Assetminder
Motor racing circuit Silverstone has reported significant improvements in maintenance for its inhouse fleet after deploying the Assetminder cloud-based fleet maintenance & workshop management system.
VRA to explore hybrid and electric vehicle remarketing challenges
The challenges involved with remarketing the increasing numbers of electric and hybrid vehicles in the used car market is to come under focus at the first … Read More »
Southampton rejects charging clean air zone
Southampton City Council has said it can achieve air quality compliance without the need for a charging clean air zone.
Cost of bringing bridges up to scratch continues to mount
The one-off cost of carrying out urgent work on council-managed road bridges in Great Britain has increased by a third in the last year, according to … Read More »
Nissan Leaf e+ brings 239-mile range
Nissan is introducing a new version of its Leaf EV, which offers a 239-mile range – the highest yet for the model.
Speaker line-up and topics revealed for inaugural Great British Fleet Event
The biggest issues and opportunities for the fleet industry – along with the latest solutions – are to come under the spotlight from an expert line-up … Read More »
