Natalie Middleton
Brake Fleet Safety Awards 2019 open for entries
Brake’s Annual Fleet Safety Awards are now open for entries for 2019 to celebrate the achievements of organisations and individuals working to reduce crashes and prevent … Read More »
Businesses urged to get involved with West Mids bike share scheme
Organisations of all sizes are being urged to team up with a new West Midlands bike share scheme, set to be the largest outside of London.
Infiniti to end UK production as it pulls out of Western Europe
Infiniti is to withdraw from Western Europe as part of a restructuring plan that will also see UK production of Infiniti models cease by the middle … Read More »
Volkswagen Group accelerates electric car offensive
The Volkswagen Group has ramped up its plans for electric cars with a new strategy to launch almost 70 new models in the next 10 years … Read More »
Prices and specs revealed for Škoda’s Golf-rivalling Scala hatchback
Škoda has announced details for its new Scala hatchback, which provides the brand with its first direct rival to the VW Golf and Ford Focus.
Faurecia and Michelin to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for cars and trucks
Michelin and automotive technology firm Faurecia are creating a joint venture to develop, produce and market hydrogen fuel cell systems for light vehicles, utility vehicles, trucks … Read More »
Latest rise in CO2 shows flaws in government policy
Rises in average CO2 among UK and European new car emissions have also been seen on Fleet Alliance’s vehicle fleet, leading the firm to warn about … Read More »
£80k up for grabs in North East EV innovation programme
Four North East businesses are being given the chance of winning a £20,000 grant to help develop ways to increase the uptake of electric vehicles.
Auto industry seeks to bust Brexit myths
The UK’s automotive industry has moved to debunk some of the myths about the impact of a ‘no deal’ Brexit as MPs prepare to vote a … Read More »
Cazana raises 150% of target goal in crowd-fundraise
Vehicle data company Cazana.com has closed its crowd-fundraise on Crowdcube, after raising more than £1.5m and gaining over 150% of its target investment.
Free Brake webinars to cover essentials of fleet safety
Brake is running a series of free 60-minute webinars to provide expert advice on the fundamental elements of running a fleet safety programme, anywhere in the … Read More »
Volvo urges SMEs to take action on eco footprints
Volvo has published its top tips for SMEs on how to reduce the environmental impact of their fleet as it highlights the need for fleets of … Read More »
Health chiefs call for more clean air zones to cut pollution threat
Deploying more low-emission or clean air zones could help improve air quality and health as part of a package of measures to cut down on pollution.
Transport Committee to scrutinise Government’s approach to road safety
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into road safety following a stalling of the decline in fatal crashes on our roads over the last five … Read More »
Drivers resorting to mobiles for navigation
Almost half (46%) of drivers who admitted to using a mobile phone behind the wheel say they did so for navigation purposes, new research suggests.
Prices for Toyota Camry hybrid saloon announced
Toyota has revealed pricing for its Camry hybrid saloon, which returns to the UK this summer as an indirect replacement to the Avensis, priced from £29,995.
New AI technology helps speed up defleet inspection process
ADESA has introduced new Artificial Intelligence technology that can automatically assess vehicle damage to enable end-of-contract vehicles to be remarketed prior to being defleeted.
Moody’s cuts global carmakers’ outlook to negative as Brexit weighs in
Rating agency Moody’s has downgraded its outlook on the global auto industry from stable to negative due to political challenges such as US tariffs and a … Read More »
All-new app brings robust vehicle checks
FleetCheck is introducing an all-new version of its Vehicle Inspection App, believed to be the “most robust, simple-to-use and effective electronic method” for vehicle checks.
Highways England drives EV ambitions with major new chargepoint contract
Highways England has signed a £2.8m charging point contract that will see more than 50 electric vehicle charging points being installed across the country within the … Read More »
Fleet industry heroes recognised at BVRLA Annual Dinner
The BVRLA has announced the winners of its 2019 awards, which were presented last night at its annual gala dinner including the first-ever Freddie Aldous Lifetime … Read More »
ARI funding solutions axe mileage limits and damage charges
ARI Fleet UK has launched new funding solutions that enable customers to source vehicles with no mileage limits, or end-of-life damage charges.
One in four drivers still using ‘red X’ lanes
Drivers are still not getting the message on how to use smart motorways safely, with nearly one in four (23%) flouting ‘red X’ lane closure warnings, … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
GeniePoint charging network rolls out in Home Counties
New PAYG rapid chargers are being deployed across the Home Counties as part of ongoing UK expansion of the GeniePoint network.
Ambulance service cuts accident claims with SmartCam system
A major supplier of ambulance and courier services to the NHS is using dashcam footage from Crystal Ball’s SmartCam system to help drive its road risk … Read More »
FSGB introduces bespoke dashboards for clients
Fleet management specialist Fleet Service Great Britain has launched new intelligent integrated dashboards to enable clients to access every single aspect of data on their fleet … Read More »
