Natalie Middleton
Car finance crackdown should make clear distinction from leasing, says Fleet Alliance Group
Greater education on the different types of car funding options is needed to ensure leasing is not caught up in ‘media scaremongering’ on car finance commissions.
SEAT puts focus on urban mobility under new business unit
SEAT has created a new strategic business unit to spearhead its growing focus on urban mobility solutions.
Virta to showcase smart charging solutions at 2020 Great British Fleet Event
Smart electric vehicle charging solutions provider Virta has become the latest firm to sign up to next January’s Great British Fleet Event, continuing its ongoing support … Read More »
New mobile fuelling service could cut time and costs for fleets
A new fuel delivery service said to be the first in the UK has launched to help fleets save time and money.
BMW i4 electric saloon due 2021 with 370-mile range
BMW is bringing its EV knowhow to the compact executive sector with the arrival of the Tesla Model 3-rivalling i4 in 2021.
Intelligent Car Leasing expands into car subscriptions
Intelligent Car Leasing has launched a car subscription service to capitalise on growing demand for such solutions.
DriveTech returns to GBFE to spotlight many benefits of robust driver risk management
Fleets attending next January’s Great British Fleet Event will gain from expert insights into the benefits of comprehensive driver risk management with the help of DriveTech.
Peter McDonald appointed Nissan fleet director
Peter McDonald has been confirmed as the new fleet director of Nissan three months after he resigned as head of fleet at SEAT.
Manheim Inspection Services returns to Škoda Superb for fleet renewal
Manheim Inspection Services has once again opted for the Škoda Superb under a 55-strong fleet renewal deal.
Aston Barclay wins new two-year remarketing deal with Ogilvie Fleet
Ogilvie Fleet has awarded Aston Barclay a two-year remarketing contract extension, covering around 8,000 used vehicles.
Ford Mustang Mach-E blends +370-mile range with 465hp muscle
Ford has unveiled its Mustang Mach-E SUV; a major part of its electrification offensive and a potential Tesla Model Y rival.
Upgraded Honda Civic brings bolder styling and extra equipment
Honda is introducing a range of upgrades for the 2020 Civic, offering increased equipment and more sporty styling.
Facelifted Mitsubishi Mirage revealed
Mitsubishi has updated the Mirage supermini with revised exterior and interior styling and updated equipment for 2020.
High level of everyday dangers on UK roads revealed as Road Safety Week launches
One in three adults have been in a collision or near miss with a vehicle on a UK road in the past year – rising to … Read More »
TfL freeze on ‘pay as you go’ bus, Tube and even Santander Cycle fares
Transport for London (TfL) is freezing all ‘pay as you go’ fares for 2020 as part of an ongoing focus on making travelling by public transport … Read More »
Three-quarters of drivers think EV sounds should be standardised
Drivers think electric vehicles should emit sounds like petrol or diesel cars to help protect vulnerable road users, while the majority think they should be standardised.
‘Pulse of the industry’ revealed in five key points from Rivus/AA fleet research
Rivus Fleet Solutions, rebranded from BT Fleet Solutions following its recent acquisition, has once again teamed up with the AA to reveal the state of the … Read More »
Get ahead of the electric vehicle curve at Fleet Heroes Conference
With pressure building on the future UK government to bring forward plans to ban sales of “conventional” new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, expert advice … Read More »
Digital used vehicle buying activity rockets
Dealers are significantly ramping up their use of digital channels to source and buy stock – with one in three vehicles sales at Aston Barclay taking … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Electric cars cooler than ICE, say drivers
Electric cars now have the edge when it comes to image compared to petrol or diesel models but concerns over range limits remain.
Europe’s ‘first’ roadworthy autonomous delivery-bot unveiled
A new electric driverless delivery vehicle said to remove up to 90% of the cost associated with the last mile of delivery has been unveiled this … Read More »
LeasePlan progress on switch to EVs revealed in first-ever Sustainability Report
LeasePlan says it’s on track with plans to migrate its employee fleet to fully electric vehicles and to achieve net-zero emissions from its fleet by 2030.
Diesel still dominant for fleets, AA/Rivus report finds
Fleets are clearly moving towards alternatively fuelled vehicles, but diesel is retaining its popularity amongst commercial fleet users, according to the 2019/20 Operational Fleet Report from … Read More »
New mobility model could dramatically increase vehicle utilisation
A blended car club and car sharing solution that could make better use of the 36 million ‘empty’ car seats on the daily commute has been … Read More »
West Midlands Police contract renewal marks 25th anniversary milestone with Opus
West Midlands Police has extended its ongoing partnership with Opus Claim Solutions, building on the firms’ 25-year partnership.
