Natalie Middleton
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
LeasePlan ‘Fleet Navigator’ podcast series to bring expert guidance
LeasePlan UK has launched a series of free podcasts that will provide advice to help improve fleet efficiency, understand changes to legislation and spot market trends as … Read More »
Second Ionity 350kW charging station launches in UK
The manufacturer-backed Ionity network has launched its second fast charging station in the UK as it looks to swiftly expand its network.
Second on-demand bus trial to launch in London
Transport for London has launched a four-week consultation on plans to trial an on-demand bus service in Ealing to see if drivers switch away from commuting.
Finalists revealed for Brake’s UK Fleet Safety Awards 2019
Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2019 annual Fleet Safety Awards, which includes some of the UK’s major fleet names.
Used values show return to more usual patterns in June, says BCA
Used car market volatility of recent months started to ease in June, bringing more typical seasonal trading, according to BCA.
New drivers face night ban under graduated licence plans
Newly licensed drivers could be banned from night-time driving and driving with passengers under a certain age under new government plans to tackle road safety for … Read More »
Volvo true fleet sales rise 43% in first half
Volvo has posted a 43% rise in true fleet sales in the first half of the year, with the rise attributed to its new model range … Read More »
‘Unusual’ Q2 brings across-the-board fall in used car prices
Used car prices fell across all powertrain types in Q2 – including hybrids and electric cars – as a result of both general apathy from Brexit … Read More »
Co-op Insurance awards three-year deal to Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has become Co-op Insurance’s preferred vehicle glass repair and replacement provider under a new three-year deal.
E10 fuel introduction is ‘no brainer’ in fight to cut CO2
E10 fuel should be introduced to the UK by 2020 latest to help save the equivalent emissions of 700,000 cars and safeguard the future of the … Read More »
Penalty point stats reinforce need for fleet driver licence checks
Nearly 81,000 drivers in the UK are only one speeding ticket away from losing their licence – potentially including high numbers of business drivers.
Seminar programme revealed for Cenex LCV2019 and Connected Automated Mobility events
Cenex has announced first details of the seminar programme for its Cenex-LCV2019 and Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) events, which will shed light on the latest developments … Read More »
BSI partnership to develop industry standards for autonomous vehicles
The British Standards Institution has teamed up with the Department for Transport, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Innovate UK and self-driving hub Zenzic to … Read More »
EU car registrations down 3.1% in first half
New car demand in the European Union continued to struggle in the first half of 2019, with registrations down 3.1%.
Fix Auto expands further under latest acquisition
The Fix Auto bodyshop network has acquired Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, marking its second acquisition in recent months.
Fleets urged to be part of ‘Plastic Free July’
vGroup International is urging fleets as well as vehicle servicing outlets to take part in ‘Plastic Free July’ by using a tablet form of vehicle screen … Read More »
AstraZeneca to go electric across global vehicle fleet
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has committed to switching its global 16,000-strong vehicle fleet to electric by 2030.
Latest Bynx version puts remarketing and compliance in the spotlight
Bynx has released version 12.9 of its eponymous fleet and mobility management platform, which brings new, improved design and functionality including an emphasis on remarketing.
0% BiK on EVs sends fleet interest sky-high
Last week’s announcement by HM Treasury of a 0% Benefit-in-Kind rate for fully electric cars in 2020/21 has seen interest in such cars soaring, according to … Read More »
Roads policing review could bring crackdown on dangerous driving
A Department for Transport review into roads policing could see more ‘cops in cars’, reversing over a decade of cutbacks and helping to cut down on … Read More »
Deadline approaches for 2019 Prince Michael Road Safety Awards
Organisations have just a fortnight left to enter the 2019 Prince Michael International Awards, which recognise the ‘most outstanding’ road safety initiatives.
AGL appoints Pancham as non-executive chairman
Accident management provider Activate Group Ltd (AGL) has appointed Paul Pancham, strategic development director at Tesco Underwriting Ltd, as non-executive chairman.
BCA introduces new ‘cinch’ online service for used car buyers
BCA has launched a new online service intended to simplify the used-car buying process for consumers while bringing better leads for dealers and car supermarkets.
ViaVan scores three-year TfL licence renewal
Uber rival ViaVan has been given the go-ahead to operate ride-sharing services in London for a further three years with the renewal of its licence by … Read More »
Pre-registrations on the rise, VRA warns
Pre-registrations are returning to the new car market in a noticeable manner with further rises expected towards the end of the year as the rush to … Read More »
Vital fleet issues to come under focus in Allstar webinar
The fleet impact of industry issues including changing fuel prices, the introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zones and the shift to electric vehicles is to come … Read More »
