Natalie Middleton
VW ‘turbocharges’ connected car plans with Microsoft partnership
Volkswagen is accelerating its plans for digital services under a new partnership with Microsoft.
Top three EV charging networks revealed
Tesla, InstaVolt and Pod Point’s EV charging networks have been rated highest for user satisfaction in a survey.
Waze now compatible with Apple CarPlay
Navigation app Waze is now compatible with Apple CarPlay in the new iOS 12 update, joining its long term availability on Google’s Android Auto.
VisionTrack launches 24/7 FNOL monitoring platform
VisionTrack has introduced a new 24/7 monitored behaviour and First Notification of Loss (FNOL) service as it predicts that Usage Based Insurance (UBI) will become a … Read More »
IAM RoadSmart launches fixed-fee driver risk management packages
IAM RoadSmart is launched a monthly fixed fee package for driver risk management, said to be an industry first.
Fleet Evolution offers helping hand to SMEs
Fleet management and car benefits specialist Fleet Evolution is looking to help new business start-ups and SMEs by providing access to corporate rates.
Mitsubishi ASX ‘streamlined’ to single trim
The latest revision of Mitsubishi’s ASX is now available, bringing just one trim-level and enhanced design.
Emmanuelle Arbouch promoted to head of client management at Venson
Venson Automotive Solutions has promoted Emmanuelle Arbouch to head of client management.
RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards open for entries
Entries are open for this year’s RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards, which reward excellence and encourage improvement in the key area of managing occupational road risk.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
No-deal Brexit could see fleets extend cycles
Supply chain management specialist Fleet Assist is warning that increased vehicle prices from a hard Brexit could see fleets return to longer replacement cycles while also … Read More »
Senior appointments at Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay’s Adrian Dunbar has taken on a new role of group governance manager as he celebrates his 29th year of working at the remarketing specialist.
New funding opens up e-cargo bike projects
Local authorities and public sector and community organisations in Scotland are being encouraged to enter applications for funding to support e-bike, e-cargo bike and adapted bike … Read More »
Less than a fifth of drivers aware of AdBlue
More work is needed to educate drivers on AdBlue as research finds many have no idea about the chemical and its use in diesel vehicles.
UK Power Networks gears up for EV rollout with new electric vans
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks is trialling eight electric Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans on its London-based fleet.
The Floow enters fleet telematics market
Telematics firm The Floow has launched a new commercial lines insurance telematics platform aimed at small fleets and marking its debut in the UK fleet sector.
Rental industry should unite to urge VED reform, says Meridian
The vehicle rental sector should unite to urge the Government to reform the current “unbalanced” method of calculating Vehicle Excise Duty, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
September new car market slides as WLTP bites
The UK new car market fell 20.5% in September to 338,834 units as the move to the new WLTP testing regime brought anticipated falls for private, … Read More »
FCA awarded place on CCS framework
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK says it’s been granted inclusion on the new Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6060 vehicle purchase framework agreement.
Masternaut plug-in device brings pay-as-you-go telematics
Masternaut has launched a plug-and-play solution designed to offer low-cost, pay-as-you-go telematics.
Black Horse MD extends role to Lex Autolease
Lloyds Banking Group is bringing its Black Horse and Lex Autolease motoring businesses under a combined leadership structure from November, overseen by Richard Jones in the … Read More »
Pricing and specs revealed for Lexus UX compact crossover
The new Lexus UX compact crossover will be priced from £29,900 when it launches in the UK next March, bringing a rival to models such as … Read More »
Fuel duty to be frozen for ninth year running
Fuel duty will be frozen for the ninth year in a row, the Prime Minister will announce in her speech closing the Conservative Party conference.
Marshall Leasing appoints new business development consultant
Marshall Leasing has recruited Joe Steiner as new business development consultant.
Abolition of Severn Bridge tolls brought forward
Tolls for the Severn Crossings are to be abolished on 17 December, slightly earlier than the original deadline of the end of the year and just … Read More »
BCA to mark Nottingham expansion opening with BMW sale
BCA is to officially open its newly expanded remarketing facilities at the Nottingham centre with the launch of a new BMW Group sales programme on 4 … Read More »
Acas develops framework for positive mental health at work
Acas is highlighting its new framework for positive mental health at work ahead of World Mental Health day on 10 October.
