Natalie Middleton
Ordnance Survey to provide mapping for autonomous vehicles
Ordnance Survey has signed a deal to provide mapping services for British sportscar cum driverless pods manufacturer Westfield Technology Group.
Unmissable opportunities at this year’s Fleet Show
With just two days to go until this year’s Fleet Show at Silverstone, fleet decision-makers have a last chance to sign up to the UK’s biggest … Read More »
Fleets continue to abandon diesel
Fleet take-up of new diesel cars continued to drop last month, according to latest figures from the SMMT.
Auto Windscreens to boost EV fleet
Auto Windscreens is deploying electric vehicle charging points across its network as it looks to help both its customers and its own fleet drivers to go … Read More »
BMW bucks trend with new 6 Series diesel
BMW is adding a new entry-level diesel to its 6 Series Gran Turismo as other carmakers cut diesel options.
BTCC champion heats up 2018 Fleet Show
Visitors to next week’s Fleet Show at Silverstone will have the chance to meet British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Matt Neal and experience a track … Read More »
Grandland X gets new diesel ahead of PHEV launch
Vauxhall has updated its Grandland X with a new 1.5-litre diesel taken from parent firm PSA’s stable.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Bank holiday traffic to peak today
Around eight and a half million leisure trips are planned this spring bank holiday with traffic to peak today, the RAC says.
New MOT regime contradicts Road Traffic Act, warns Kwik Fit
Fleets could be left confused by changes being introduced to the MOT test this month, with the new rules potentially contradicting the established Road Traffic Act, … Read More »
Global Autocare showcases ‘extraordinary’ fleet management capabilities
Independent fleet management specialist Global Autocare is playing a vital role in ensuring one of cycling’s biggest races keeps on the road with the provision of … Read More »
Volvo puts focus on RVs under leasing team restructure
Volvo Car UK has restructured its national leasing team, with an increased focus on residual values.
Q&A: Paul Baker, FleetCor’s vice president, customer management
Allstar ServicePoint aims to streamline fleets’ SMR requirements through a paperless, cloud-based online portal. Paul Baker, Allstar’s parent company FleetCor’s vice president, customer management, says it’s … Read More »
City Auction Group drives volumes with new defleet centres
City Auction Group has introduced 10 new nationwide defleet centres that will enable it to increase the volume of vehicles at its twice weekly auctions.
Fuel prices see biggest rise in 16 months
Petrol and diesel prices went up by nearly 3p a litre in April, marking the biggest increase for 16 months.
InstaVolt appoints commercial director
Rapid charging specialist InstaVolt has appointed Richard Rushin as its commercial director.
Teletrac solution gives full picture on driver safety analytics
Teletrac Navman UK has developed an integrated Driver Safety Analytics Solution that combines dashcam and telematics data to provide a complete real-life picture of driver behaviour.
UK air pollution at unsafe levels, latest WHO data finds
Fine particle air pollution in the UK is exceeding recommended limits in around half of towns and cities in the UK covered by measurements, leading to … Read More »
Avis to add 11,000 PSA cars to connected fleet
Avis Budget Group is rolling out 11,000 Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles to its connected car rental fleet in Europe by the end of this year.
Hydrogen fuel cell EVs go on trial with European fleets
A major project to demonstrate commercially viable use cases for hydrogen fuelled vehicles in high-mileage urban fleets is being deployed in Europe.
Škoda connects with Amazon Alexa
The Škoda Connect app is now integrated with Amazon’s Alexa virtual personal assistant, meaning owners can gain access to a range of information about their vehicle’s … Read More »
Virtual reality adds extra dimension for driver training app
Road safety specialist TTC Group has teamed up with Nottingham virtual reality app and web agency Gooii to launch a new fleet risk app that draws upon … Read More »
OEM ‘essential equipment’ list could help maintain RVs, says VRA
Vehicle manufacturers are being urged to provide a list of essential equipment for used cars and vans to help ensure such vehicles are easier to dispose … Read More »
DS line-up to go electric or hybrid by 2025
All future DS models will be either hybrid or electric by 2025, the French brand has revealed.
Fleet sales unlikely to spike ahead of WLTP
September’s introduction of new Worldwide harmonised Light-vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) regulations is unlikely to prompt a major spike in new car sales over the next few … Read More »