Natalie Middleton
E.ON tariff offers 850 free miles reward for EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers signing up to a new tariff from E.ON can benefit from 850 free miles of charging a year as well as “competitive” pricing … Read More »
Renault to launch new Arkana crossover
Renault has revealed its forthcoming C-segment crossover will be named Arkana as it publishes a teaser image.
Fleets invited to open day for new ‘spray-on’ vinyl livery system
Fleets are being invited to check out a new spray-on vinyl system designed to be cheaper and more effective than traditional spray painting and even vehicle … Read More »
Shortlist for 2018 Brake Fleet Safety Awards revealed
Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2018 Fleet Safety Awards, which take place on Thursday 11 October.
Low-emission car hire firm rolls out city centre branches
Green Motion has opened a branch in Liverpool as part of a strategy to expand its low-emission car hire service to city centres.
Rockingham switches from motorsport to automotive logistics
The Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, Northamptonshire, is to stop circuit activities from the end of the year as it focuses on becoming a leading automotive … Read More »
Mazda CX-3 debuts 114g/km 1.8-litre diesel
Mazda’s updated CX-3 compact SUV will go on sale at the end of August, debuting a 113bhp 1.8-litre diesel engine, alongside styling and equipment upgrades.
Dart Charge to increase 20%
The Dart Charge for Class B vehicles on registered accounts is to increase 20% from 1 October 2018.
Gig economy drivers more likely to crash
Self-employed courier or taxi drivers could be significantly more likely to crash due to work pressures.
Vehicles to get live data on road works and traffic jams
Wireless technology that will provide vehicles with real-time data on traffic conditions to help avoid jams and manage incidents is going under trial.
UK fleet replacement cycles much shorter than in Europe
UK fleets are keeping their cars and vans almost two years less than the European average, new research from Arval finds.
August bank holiday could increase journey times fourfold
More than 14 million cars are expected to take to the country’s major roads over the coming bank holiday, potentially increasing journey times fourfold for some … Read More »
VWFS dealer sales give ‘last chance to buy’
Volkswagen Financial Services UK has launched a new series of online car and van auctions for dealers.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio get Euro 6D engines
Alfa Romeo has updated the Giulia and Stelvio ranges to include the latest range of Euro 6D engines as well as increased standard specification and a … Read More »
Audi debuts PAYG rental scheme in UK
Audi has launched its On Demand short-term rental scheme in the UK, offering a range of models for hire.
Pendragon PCH scheme targets opt-out drivers
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has introduced a new employee personal contract hire agreement, aimed at drivers looking to switch away from company cars.
Pricing and specs revealed for facelifted Jeep Renegade
Jeep’s Renegade SUV (see road test here) has received mid-life upgrades, including two all-new turbocharged petrol engines and updated styling.
Alphabet to enhance remarketing
Alphabet GB is to look at different ways of selling vehicles and finding new routes to market under its newly appointed head of remarketing.
Sign Language joins ICFM Corporate Investor Programme
Sign Language has become the first fleet vehicle livery and branding firm to sign up to the ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme.
Fleetworx publishes guide on managing ‘rental’ creep’
Fleet management specialist Fleetworx has published a practical guide for procurement departments to manage cost creep within fleet contracts.
Smart motorway work starts on M62
Construction work converting the M62 to a smart motorway is to start this weekend.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK launches new Rent-a-Car service
Volkswagen Financial Services UK is introducing a new short-term rental service designed to offer a clear pricing and simple process and easy pick-ups from showrooms.
HERE partners with Motorola Solutions to aid emergency services
Motorola Solutions has integrated venue map data from HERE Technologies to enhance public safety.
Leasys UK extends contract with Manheim
Leasys UK, the contract hire company of FCA Bank, has awarded a three-year partnership extension to Manheim.
New ways to be a Fleet Hero
The 2018 Fleet Heroes Awards are offering even more opportunities for the UK’s most innovative private and public sector fleets to have their efforts to cut … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Touareg gets 228bhp 3.0-litre diesel
Volkswagen’s new Touareg range is now available to order with a new 228bhp turbo diesel engine.
