Natalie Middleton
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 »
Toyota spin-off to develop mobility services for European fleets
Toyota’s connected car enterprise with Microsoft has launched a spin-off firm to develop mobility solutions tailored to the European market.
Delay for government EV charging fund plans
Ministers have made little headway on plans for a new £400m Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund nearly six months after it was announced.
FCA launches company car drivers club
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has developed a new scheme to offer company car drivers a range of benefits.
Renault Trucks launches integrated LCV telematics solution
Renault Trucks Master customers can now benefit from a new tailor-made, integrated telematics solution that brings the same levels of data and fleet performance as the … Read More »
Parking penalties hit new record
The number of penalty tickets issued to drivers parking on private land has shot up by almost a million in just 12 months, reaching a new … Read More »
Jaama prepares customers for GDPR
Jaama is urging Key2 users to undertake a data mapping exercise ahead of this month’s introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
FleetCheck adds in Autodata service interval data
Operators using FleetCheck’s fleet management software can now benefit from free manufacturer service alerts for both cars and vans.
Electric van training courses to bring benefits for fleets
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched an electric van training course that will equip LCV dealers to deal with fleet EV queries.
SmartWitness launches full-service live monitoring service
SmartWitness has launched a full service live monitoring system that provides complete 24/7 cover for fleets, regardless of what hardware is used.
One-way carsharing service could slash Heathrow T5 travel costs
Zipcar is piloting its Flex one-way carsharing service at London Heathrow T5 in a 90-day trial that could bring significant cost benefits for users.
Have your say on AFRs for plug-in cars
Fleet industry stakeholders – including attendees at next week’s Fleet Show at Silverstone – are being urged to back a petition demanding HMRC to publish Advisory … Read More »
Rising traffic volumes prompt calls for ringfenced roads funding
The Government is being urged to provide a fully funded plan for the growing number of vehicles on the nation’s roads as the amount of time … Read More »
Free rapid charging for electric car drivers
Electric car drivers will be able to benefit from free rapid charging across the InstaVolt network throughout May – with no limit on the number of times they … Read More »
Meridian to launch prestige medium-term rental fleet
Meridian Vehicle Solutions is planning to start running a prestige medium-term rental fleet later this year.
Award-winning line-up for 2018 Fleet Show
Fleet World Honours winners, Mercedes-Benz and Seat, will be at the Fleet Show 2018 at Silverstone on 9 May, offering test drives of the latest models and … Read More »
Trakm8 brings all-in-one solution
Integrated telematics technology from Trakm8 is being used by public and private works contractor The HW Martin Group of Companies to provide an all-encompassing solution for … Read More »
Clock ticking on GDPR changes for licence checks
More than two million fleet drivers in the UK will need to sign new data declarations by 25 August 2018 to ensure fleets can keep processing … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Driver app enables electronic vehicle checks
Drivers can now carry out fully electronic vehicle checks with Masternaut’s Smarter Driver app.
Countdown begins to ACFO spring seminar
Fleet managers are being urged to register to attend this year ACFO spring seminar, which will explore the changing face of fleet management.
Fleet Show seminar speakers revealed
The full line-up of speakers for the Fleet 2023 seminars at this year’s Fleet Show on 9 May has now been announced.
Drivy unlocks extra income from fleets’ idle vehicles
Fleets in the UK can now rent out unused vehicles to private or business travellers with the help of new digital technology that could help boost … Read More »
EU car sales at record high but diesel continues fall
The European car market has posted its highest Q1 performance since 2000, despite car registrations falling in March, but diesel registrations were hard hit again.
Double-digit decline for UK car manufacturing
UK car production fell 13.3% in March, leading the car industry to repeat its calls for continued customs union membership.
‘Breakthrough’ Bosch technology could provide future for diesel
Bosch has developed new technology that it says could stop, once and for all, the debate about the death of diesel and ensure a future for … Read More »
