Natalie Middleton
Newcastle Clean Air Zone slammed for burden to business
Plans for a Clean Air Zone in Newcastle city centre from 2021 are gathering pace but continue to come under fire for the burden to businesses … Read More »
Drug driving laws not being properly enforced, say drivers
Nearly two-thirds of people feel that drug driving laws are not being properly enforced; possibly the result of a decline in police numbers in recent years.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Selsia partnership with TIDAL to bring ‘significant’ benefits for fleets
Selsia has teamed up with The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited (TIDAL) under a strategic partnership intended to bring significant benefits for fleets as well as insurers … Read More »
Find out about Samsara’s complete platform for fleet management at GBFE
One of the fastest-growing fleet technology providers in the world is coming to this month’s Great British Fleet Event to connect with fleets and showcase its … Read More »
Oliver Stevenson joins DriveTech to lead growth in fleet sector
DriveTech has appointed Oliver Stevenson as national sales manager for fleets as it looks to further strengthen its work with corporates.
UK-first charging tech trial to help Nottingham taxis go wireless
Trials that will help accelerate the development of wireless charging solutions are to get underway with the help of 10 plug-in taxis in Nottingham.
Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour
Grey has taken the top spot in the list of the UK’s favourite new car colours for the second year running, accounting for more than one … Read More »
Hybrid and EV used prices hit all-time high in Q4
Prices of used hybrids and electric cars reached a record level in Q4 2019; the result of “unprecedented” demand.
Netherlands, Norway and UK now best prepared for EV transition, finds LeasePlan
The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom are now the best prepared countries in Europe for the electric vehicle revolution.
Cardiff mulls congestion charge, workplace parking levies and Clean Air Zones
Cardiff Council is exploring radical changes to its “creaking” transport system, which could see a daily congestion charge for non-residents along with a workplace parking levy … Read More »
Volvo true fleet sales rocket 20% in 2019
Volvo’s true fleet sales grew 20% in 2019, underpinned by significant increases in sales to both SMEs and large corporates.
Hyundai and Kia to co-develop electric vans with Arrival
Hyundai and Kia have made an £85m investment in UK startup Arrival under a new partnership to develop “competitively priced” small- and medium-sized electric vans.
Islington Council deploys smart EV charging with help of Moixa-Honda tie-up
Islington Council has embarked on work to optimise its vehicle fleet through vehicle-to-grid technology with the help of Honda and smart battery and charging software specialist … Read More »
Toyota previews new mobility services and compact SUV for Europe as latest Mirai airs
Toyota has revealed a raft of new products and solutions, including the arrival of a new compact SUV and mobility services in Europe along with the … Read More »
Kia plans for more EVs and launches latest plug-in hybrids
Kia is advancing plans for new fully electric cars – including a 311-mile electric crossover due next year – and mobility services as it launches two … Read More »
Lavazza sees ‘massive productivity boost’ thanks to Trakm8
Leading vending machine and office coffee service provider Lavazza Professional has reported a major increase in productivity as a result of installing Trakm8 telematics.
Quartix results on track to beat market forecasts
Quartix has said it expects revenue, profit and free cash flow for 2019 to be ahead of current market forecasts, aided by excellent progress in its … Read More »
Plight of UK’s roads revealed for National Pothole Day
Bringing the UK’s local road conditions up to scratch requires a £15bn investment over the next decade to ensure potholes are prevented from forming in the … Read More »
Ford Puma named Car of the Year at 2020 What Car? awards
The new Ford Puma has taken the top spot in the What Car? Car of the Year Awards, fending competition from models such as both the … Read More »
DriveTech to innovate new products and services under latest appointment
DriveTech is looking to drive its solutions offering with the help of new head of product solutions, Leo Taylor.
BVRLA restructures senior management team
The BVRLA has made changes to its senior management team, with two of its long-serving members of staff taking on new director-level responsibilities.
Seamless recharging and incentivised V2G essential to EV future, finds Taskforce
New standards on roaming charging services and incentives on Vehicle-to-Grid adoption will be critical to ensuring electric vehicles are adopted en masse.
Birmingham considers city centre car ban under transport shake-up
Birmingham City Council has become the latest local authority to explore a car ban under bold plans intended to shake up city centre travel.
Vehicle and equipment theft costs fleets more than £16,000 a year
Theft of vehicles and equipment costs fleets an average of £16,253 each year, with the average business having at least one vehicle stolen annually.
O’Neill named Volkswagen head of fleet as O’Shea moves to new role
Volkswagen has appointed Nick O’Neill as its new UK head of fleet, replacing Michael O’Shea who is now group head of eCommerce.
