Natalie Middleton
Thames Crossing consultation reaches halfway mark
Businesses and individuals still have five weeks left to have their say on latest plans for the Lower Thames Crossing as the consultation reaches the halfway … Read More »
ALD grows global fleet 9.8%
ALD Automotive’s global fleet of managed vehicles was up 9.8% at the end of September, said to be the result of sustained investments in technology.
Net profits down at LeasePlan due to Turkish currency woes
LeasePlan has announced Q3 2018 results, which saw net profits fall as a result of the crash in the Turkish Lira.
Nick Butler joins DriveTech as fleet director
Road risk management specialist DriveTech has appointed Nick Butler as its new fleet director.
Sheffield plans for charging clean air zone
Sheffield City Council has revealed plans that could see a ‘Class C’ charging clean air zone introduced in 2020 for non-compliant buses, taxis, lorries and vans … Read More »
Fleet drivers still misusing PHEVs, says TMC
Drivers are still failing to use plug-in hybrid company cars as intended, putting the fleet industry at risk of losing government backing.
New Mercedes A-Class diesels escape BiK diesel surcharge
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is now available with two RDE2-compliant diesels, bringing reduced company car tax bills for drivers.
Arval to expand hydrogen test fleet
Arval is looking to add a further 10 company cars to UK hydrogen trials following the opening of a second refuelling station.
TomTom Telematics recognised by Berg Insight
Market analyst firm Berg Insight has named TomTom Telematics as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the fourth successive year.
Government urged to support ‘Slow Down Move Over’ campaign
Roadside assistance and recovery experts are calling for the Government to make the ‘slow down or move over safely’ motto a safety measure within the Highway … Read More »
Teletrac guide raises awareness of illegal driving habits
A new guide to 20 illegal driving habits is now available from Teletrac Navman.
Stewart Lightbody to join ACFO board as Phil Redman retires
Stewart Lightbody, head of fleet services at Anglian Water, is to be co-opted to the board of ACFO following the decision of Phil Redman to retire … Read More »
European Commission clears Daimler-BMW mobility JVs
The European Commission has cleared the creation of six mobility-related joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, subject to conditions.
Briefing to outline how Birmingham clean air zone will impact fleets
Fleets in the Birmingham area are being invited to a free breakfast briefing that will outline the new clean air zone and the impact it will … Read More »
PCF Bank and Code Investing partner for SME vehicle finance
Debt finance platform Code Investing and PCF Bank, the specialist bank owned by AIM-listed PCF Group plc, are partnering to provide vehicle and asset finance to the UK … Read More »
Hounslow takes action on air pollution
Hounslow Council has launched a public consultation on engine idling fines as one of a range of measures to tackle air pollution in the borough over … Read More »
FleetCheck achieves ISO 27001
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck is now ISO 27001 certified, reinforcing its information security credentials.
TfL and Bosch tie-up to develop smart mobility solutions
Mobility experts from Transport for London (TfL) and Bosch are to work with start-ups and small businesses to develop smart mobility solutions under a new 18-month … Read More »
Autovista solution to highlight RV impact of air quality policies
Autovista Group is launching a new subscription service to provide indepth residual value data on Europe’s used car markets – including highlighting the impact of governments’ … Read More »
Used car market benefits as new car registrations fall
The used car market is seeing retail prices improve across key market profiles as the new car market continues to suffer from WLTP disruption, according to … Read More »
Contactless payment makes it even easier to use cycle scheme
London’s Santander Cycles scheme has introduced contactless payments to make the process of hiring a bike quicker and easier.
Further diesel bans for German cities
Older diesels are to be banned from Bonn and Cologne in Germany from April 2019 following a court ruling.
Fleet & Lease values hit another new record
Average values for fleet & lease reached record levels again at BCA in October 2018, as demand continued to drive up values.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Smart EV charger brings multiple benefits for fleet drivers
Dubbed “the UK’s smartest charger”, a new home charging solution is to launch early next year to bring multiple benefits for EV drivers.
Kona Electric tops real-world driving range test
The Hyundai Kona Electric has come out top of the table in What Car? tests of real-world driving range.
