Natalie Middleton
Case Study: How British Gas slashed collision rates and fuel costs
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we take a look back at the innovations that earned last year’s winners … Read More »
Škoda hints at new model with Vision RS concept
Škoda has revealed its Vision RS concept, which debuts at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and shows possible future model plans as well as its ideas … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Waterless mobile car washing service rolls out in UK
A new car washing service that offers a mobile service to save time and water is being rolled out in the UK.
Fuel and mileage solution to bring significant cost saving for fleet
Group 1 Automotive UK is forecasting significant savings following the roll-out of a new fuel card and mileage solution from TMC across its fleet.
Fleet eco plans exposed in new BT Fleet Solutions research
BT Fleet Solutions is to publish a new report outlining the fleet industry’s opinions on clean air and alternative fuels.
Switch to WLTP helps European new car market hit nine-year high
The European new car market continued its strong performance in July as registrations reached their highest monthly volume since July 2009, helped by the imminent switch … Read More »
Scrapping MOT could bring legal risks for fleets
The AA is urging MPs not to consider suggestions of scrapping the MOT as it highlights the possible increased risks of such a move for fleets.
Ford ride-share solution starts targeting businesses
Ford has expanded its Chariot ride-sharing shuttle service in London as it extends the focus to companies and campuses in Europe.
VWFS | Fleet to expand outside of traditional company car sector
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet is driving plans to further expand in the vehicle leasing sector through a new appointment.
Car risk management should be given equal priority to vans, says FleetCheck
Fleets are giving car risk management a “much lower priority” than vans, according to FleetCheck, which is urging fleets to redress their thinking.
Fleet benefits of latest vehicle tech spotlighted in new guide
The role of vehicle technology in reducing road risk for fleets has come under focus in a new report from road safety charity Brake’s fleet safety … Read More »
Kia teases new ProCeed
Kia is to unveil a new ‘shooting brake’ version of the Ceed at the Paris Motor Show in October, which will adopt the ProCeed nameplate.
Vehicle location tops list of reasons for using telematics
One in three UK fleets now use telematics while vehicle location is the top reason for doing so, according to new research conducted by Arval.
Fiat 500X goes petrol-only
Fiat has updated its 500X with new exterior and interior design, latest driving assistance technology and new petrol engines as it drops the diesel units.
Mitsubishi adds petrol model to Outlander
Mitsubishi’s Outlander line-up is now available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, joining the existing plug-in hybrid and diesel.
Daily rental bookings rise as WLTP uncertainty continues
Uncertainty among fleets over WLTP is leading to increased daily rental bookings, Epyx has reported.
Fleets need stronger links to Government, expert warns
The fleet industry needs stronger links to Government to avoid a repeat of the current ‘breakdown in communication’ that’s causing confusion among decision-makers, according to mid-term … Read More »
Arval works with AFS on VE103 self-service solution for drivers
Arval is developing a new self-service VE103 solution for drivers, intended to save costs and provide faster provision of documents.
EO brings smart charging benefits to EV fleets
Fleets running electric vehicles can now benefit from automatic load management without the need to upgrade to a smart charging infrastructure with the help of EO … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover ‘virtual eyes’ could increase trust in autonomous cars
Self-driving pods are being fitted with virtual eyes from Jaguar Land Rover as part of research into engaging road user trust into autonomous vehicles.
Zip Water cuts fleet insurance costs by £30,000+
A risk management drive at drinking water appliance specialist Zip Water UK has helped the company manage fleet risk and cut annual insurance costs by more … Read More »
Incorporate ADAS education into fleet policies, says Arval
Fleet drivers need educating on the use of ADAS devices to ensure they make a positive impact on safety, according to Arval.
Couriers offered access to pay-as-you-go insurance
Insurance firm Zego has launched a new pay-as-you-go insurance product to target the growing numbers of part-time parcel delivery and courier workers.
Manheim recruits Tamara Brown to sales leadership team
Former Mazda used car and remarketing manager Tamara Brown has joined the sales leadership team at Manheim.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
