Natalie Middleton
Ford Focus and Fiesta get keyless theft-proof tech
Ford is launching new security technology to help prevent keyless theft of its models.
Destination unknown: The future for fleet fuel choices
The once-simple decision of what fuel type to opt for with fleet cars has become somewhat more problematic. Natalie Middleton looks at the choices available for … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Winners of European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 revealed
The winners of the 2019 European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 have been announced, including the UK’s Karhoo taxi/PHV app booking service.
£1 vehicle rentals firm reaches first anniversary in UK
Rental platform DriiveMe, which lets travellers hire a car or a van for just £1, has reached its first anniversary in the UK.
Leasys’ U-Go car sharing scheme to arrive in UK
Leasys, part of the FCA Bank Group, is to launch its U-Go peer-to-peer car sharing scheme in the UK as part of its European roll-out.
New tech to help clamp down on driver mobile phone use
Police forces in the Thames Valley and Hampshire are rolling out new technology to aid more proactive targeting of driver mobile phone use.
Number of licensed vehicles rises despite declining registrations
The Department for Transport has published its annual vehicle licensing statistics, showing a slight rise in the number of licensed vehicles in Great Britain despite a … Read More »
Falkirk Council expands EV fleet
Falkirk Council has deployed 10 more Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45 vehicles in total.
Co-wheels ramps up corporate grey fleet focus under new investment
Car sharing specialist Co-wheels Car Club is to expand its fleet and ramp up its focus on corporate grey fleet mobility alternatives after securing investment.
SEAT optimises fleet aftersales service with wide-ranging perks
SEAT has further enhanced its services for fleets and company car drivers with a new benefits package.
Rising foreign driver licence exchanges bring fleet risk issues
Fleets are being urged to take a proactive stance on driver licence checking and training as the number of foreign driver licence exchanges rises.
Brexit extension must be used to take ‘no deal’ off table, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to today’s announcement of a Brexit extension as it continues its calls for a no deal … Read More »
Expenses keeping SME owners up at night
Financial concerns are literally giving small business owners sleepless nights, with 42% admitting that concerns about managing business expenses are keeping them up at night.
Smart tickets to be offered for 90% of UK rail tickets
Smart tickets are be made widely available in the UK with the roll-out of the technology across the network, bringing benefits ranging from cutting queues to … Read More »
Motorways and major A-roads to be roadworks-free for Easter
Around 99% of motorways and major A-roads will be roadworks-free in time for Easter as Highways England works to help cut congestion.
Ubeeqo expands car sharing across South London
Ubeeqo has launched its car sharing scheme in three new boroughs in London – Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham.
New Range Rover Evoque scores five-star Euro NCAP rating
The new Range Rover Evoque has achieved the maximum five-star safety rating in latest Euro NCAP testing.
Broader focus on safe sustainable mobility must take in grey fleet
Grey fleet management is becoming ever-more critical as the number of opt-out drivers rises and the industry moves to managing ‘safe, sustainable mobility’.
Clean air zone shockwaves
Could the impact of London’s ULEZ and the UK’s forthcoming clean air zones on fossil fuel cars – and vans – mean issues for the new … Read More »
Ford data shows best places for new rapid charging points
Ford has developed a new algorithm that identifies the optimum places to install future rapid charging points.
Hyundai opens European innovation hub
Hyundai has opened a European innovation hub to lead investment in future technology startups.
Enterprise launches car club in Belfast
Enterprise Car Club has opened a new scheme in Belfast, bringing drivers 24/7 access to cars and vans to hire on an hourly or daily basis.
Ford boss highlights fleet safety role in new IAM RoadSmart Manifesto
Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt is spotlighting the health and safety responsibilities of fleets as he takes on the role of chairman at IAM … Read More »
WLTP brings potential diesel whole-life cost rise
September’s introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) could bring increased fleet whole-life costs for diesel cars due to reduced service intervals.
Drivers willing to pay higher taxes for pothole-free roads
Brits are spending £4.9bn a year repairing pothole damage to cars with two in five willing to pay more in taxes or tolls to fix the … Read More »
Major updates for Bynx mobility management platform
Bynx has updated its flagship fleet and mobility management platform to introduce a new inspection app as well as new functionality for rental clients and the … Read More »
