Natalie Middleton
DriveNow car sharing service gains 130 BMW i3s
BMW has updated its DriveNow car sharing service in London with the addition of 130 new electric BMW i3s as it moves towards its aim of … Read More »
AA acquires Prestige Fleet Servicing
The AA has acquired Prestige Fleet Servicing as it looks to strengthen its presence in the fleet Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) sector.
Government accelerates plans for autonomous vehicle trials
The Government is advancing its plans for trials of self-driving vehicles, which could see testing start on public roads by the end of this year.
Fuel prices fall but drivers still paying over the odds
Both petrol and diesel reduced by over a penny a litre in January, marking three consecutive months of falling fuel prices – but the RAC says … Read More »
Reforms to help streamline EV chargepoint deployment
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has introduced a new standardised process that will cut the paperwork required for chargepoint installations.
North East SMEs get free support with switch to EVs
A free advice service that could help SMEs save thousands of pounds by switching to electric vehicles has gone live in the North East.
Advantage Smollan makes shift to Peugeot 308 SW diesels
Peugeot has won a deal to supply Advantage Smollan with a fleet of 50 308 SW models for use by the company’s REL Field Marketing team.
New report charts multinationals’ progress in switching to EVs
The Climate Group has published a new report showing the progress made by multinationals making the switch to EVs under the first year of its EV100 … Read More »
UK’s first ‘fully open’ EV charging network launches
A new 100-strong network of charging stations is being launched in Suffolk to provide the UK’s first ‘fully open’ public charging network.
Jaama reports record year for revenues
Jaama has reported a record-breaking year in terms of revenue generation as the company records significant growth in the commercial vehicle management sector.
Volkswagen launches fleet test drive live chat feature
Volkswagen is trialling a new live chat feature that enables fleet drivers to book test drives seven days a week, with extended opening hours.
Used petrol and diesel prices reach record high
The used car market continued to benefit in the wake of last September’s WLTP introduction on new cars in Q4 2018 with both average prices of … Read More »
Fleet driver fines and penalties up 15.6% in 2018
Business car and van drivers racked up a £15.3m bill in fines and penalties in 2018; up 15.6% compared with the previous year, according to latest … Read More »
Fleet registrations fall for fifth month running
Fleet and business registrations declined for the fifth month in a row in January, leading to renewed calls for supportive taxation policies.
New testing system to benchmark real-world NOx emissions from urban driving
A new real-world testing methodology that will allow the NOx emissions performance of vehicles to be fairly compared in urban scenarios has been given the green … Read More »
Local authorities get £6m to fund ULEV taxi chargepoints
The Government is awarding more than £6m in funding to 17 local authorities across the UK to help support the shift to ultra-low emission taxis.
Fleet industry calls for fair approach in WLTP review
The fleet industry is urging the Government to take a fair and balanced approach in its review into whether revisions to Company Car Tax and Vehicle … Read More »
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent branch opens in Luton
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has opened a new vehicle rental branch in Luton to offer both cars and vans.
Brexit plays role in Nissan’s X-Trail production U-turn
Nissan has confirmed that it’s axeing plans to move production of the next-gen X-Trail for the European market to Sunderland as it says that Brexit uncertainty … Read More »
Drivers urged to prepare now for driving abroad
Drivers looking to take a vehicle abroad this year are being urged to start planning now for the documentation they’ll need.
ATS Euromaster retains ISO 9001 for 27th year running
ATS Euromaster has secured ISO 9001 certification for the 27th year, demonstrating the standards of its quality management.
Air France KLM furthers sustainability focus with new hybrid fleet
European airline Air France KLM has taken delivery of 31 Hyundai Ioniq Premium Hybrid vehicles from Activa Contracts in line with its ongoing focus on sustainability.
Real-world fleet fuel consumption gap shows signs of slowdown
The gap between official and real-world fuel consumption/CO2 emissions plateaued in 2017 for the first time in years, including for company cars.
BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrids bring extra range and performance
BMW has announced further details of its Plug-in Hybrid 7 Series models, which bring increased performance and emissions-free capabilities.
New EU-Japan trade deal could see Japanese brands gain ground in UK
UK car buyers may shift away from European car brands in favour of Japanese rivals as a result of the new EU-Japan trade deal.
Fleets urged to revisit electric vehicle thinking
Fleets that have previously discounted electric vehicles should make a point of monitoring the EV market over 2019 to see how things are fast-changing.
Uber adds 15ppm ‘Clean Air Fee’ to fund switch to EVs
Uber has added a 15p per mile fee onto every trip taken through its app in London to help drivers switch to electric vehicles.
