Natalie Middleton
Fleets get access to £2m funding for e-cargo bikes
The Government has pledged £2m in funding for e-cargo bikes grants to help provide a zero-emission alternative to traditional last-mile delivery vehicles.
Removing Congestion Charge exemption could inflate minicab prices 16%
Sadiq Khan’s plans to remove Congestion Charge exemption from private hire vehicles (PHVs) will drive up fares for customers without actually tackling congestion.
Diesels and petrols could be banned in Square Mile
Streets in London’s Square Mile could go ULEV-only based on results from a forthcoming pilot.
WLTP disruption could boost used values
Used fleet values could see an uplift in an already stable market as a result of the 1 September switch to the new Worldwide harmonized Light … Read More »
Apollo expands winter range with new tyre for fleets
Apollo Vredestein has expanded its winter range with the new Aspire XP Winter tyre.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hazard perception test not fit for purpose, say new drivers
More than half (53%) of new drivers say the current hazard perception test is out of date and in need of modernisation.
Volvo 360c autonomous concept could transform commuting
Volvo has unveiled a new autonomous concept that it says could radically change the way people commute, including replacing domestic air travel.
Dark web brings new dimension to vehicle theft
Vehicle thieves are now turning to the ‘dark web’ to buy stolen identities, fuelling a surge in organised crime, anti-fraud experts have warned.
SMEs plagued by repair costs and downtime
The average UK SME is being hit with a £6,000 repair bill each year due to vehicle accidents, new research suggests.
Court rules Frankfurt must ban older diesels
Frankfurt is to become the fifth major German city to instate a diesel ban following a court ruling.
Komfort reaps benefits of switch to long-term rental
Swapping from contract hire to long-term rental is helping to cut downtime and bring increased flexibility for Komfort Partitioning.
One month till Fleet Heroes Awards entries close
There’s less than one month left until entries close for the Fleet Heroes Awards and Conference 2018, which will recognise those firms that have taken action … Read More »
SalSac U-turn adds to unprecedented ‘mess’ of fleet tax
The UK Government needs to ‘get its act together’ with regards to company car tax policy, a prominent tax expert has warned, adding that it has … Read More »
Fleet market soars ahead of WLTP deadline
Fleet and total new car registrations saw bumper rises in August in advance of the 1 September switch to the new Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicles Test … Read More »
Real-time digital service to help drivers avoid roadwork jams
A new digital system funded by the Government is to launch next year, bringing more accurate data for drivers to plan journeys and avoid roadworks.
Coventry cab drivers get extra incentives to ‘go electric’
Coventry City Council is pushing for taxi drivers to make the move to electric with the help of a range of incentives.
Beware bogus leasing deals on social media, warns BVRLA
Scammers are using social media to advertise bogus vehicle leasing deals – including using fake BVRLA credentials.
‘No end in sight’ to pump price rises, warns RAC
Increases in both petrol and diesel prices in August mean that unleaded and diesel are now at their highest level in over four years – with … Read More »
BP appoints UK fleet sales manager
BP has appointed Jo McDonnell as UK fleet sales manager with a remit that includes the UK fuel card operation.
Toyota previews hybrid Corolla estate
Toyota has previewed the forthcoming Corolla Touring Sports, ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show this autumn.
Car still most popular mode of transport in Scotland
Car traffic in Scotland increased in 2017 along with rail and air passenger numbers but bus passenger numbers declined.
Drivers with poor vision to have licences revoked
Drivers who don’t pass a roadside vision test are to have their licences revoked immediately under a new police crackdown.
Benchmark your fleet safety standards with free Brake survey
Fleets are being invited to take part in Brake’s annual fleet safety survey to benchmark their own operations and help with future fleet safety initiatives.
Spanish EV charging firm opens doors in UK
Electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer Wallbox is expanding into the UK as it puts the focus on advanced technology that takes into account future charging needs while … Read More »
