Natalie Middleton
Nottingham air quality plan gets government green light
Nottingham is to progress schemes to clean up air pollution in the city without charging vehicles after securing approval from the Government.
Ellesmere Port job cuts essential during ‘difficult time’, says Vauxhall
Vauxhall has confirmed plans to cut 241 jobs by the end of 2019 at Ellesmere Port to ensure the plant remains “competitive” going forwards.
Government urged to put telematics at heart of road safety plans
Telematics technology must play a leading role in government plans to improve road safety.
Andrew Cope joins Fleetondemand as executive chairman
Fleet and mobility technology firm Fleetondemand has appointed well-known industry figure Andrew Cope as its executive chairman.
New Range Rover Evoque to debut mild hybrids ahead of PHEV
Land Rover has unveiled the second-generation Range Rover Evoque, which will introduce a new platform and styling along with mild hybrid engine tech from the outset … Read More »
More than a third of cars still not WLTP-tested
More than a third (37%) of carmakers’ model ranges in Europe were not WLTP-homologated by mid-November, with the lack in progress resulting in the lowest October … Read More »
WLTP brings highs and lows for used car sector
Continued WLTP impacts on the new car market are likely to keep used car demand and prices high until March 2019 but could affect desirability and … Read More »
Addison Lee to pilot autonomous ride-sharing in London by 2021
A consortium led by Addison Lee has won funding from the Government to trial autonomous vehicle ride-sharing services in London by 2021.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Black Friday bonus for fuel prices
Asda and Sainsbury’s have announced a further drop in fuel prices as a result of falls in wholesale prices.
PHEV mileage rates still conspicuous by absence
HM Revenue and Customs has announced Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 December, bringing some changes for rates for LPG and diesel-fuelled vehicles but still no rate … Read More »
Bosch-led project to drive connected vehicle data
The Government is to invest more than £4m in a Bosch-led consortium to accelerate the development of connected and automated vehicles in the UK.
FORS expands to cover motorcycle fleets
FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) is to expand its work to cover powered two-wheeler (P2W) fleets – made up primarily of motorcycle and moped operations … Read More »
SUV-inspired Ford Focus Active to launch in January
Ford is to launch Active variants of its fourth-generation five-door and estate Focus from January as it targets SUV and crossover customers.
Vauxhall trials interactive demo service
A new service that provides drivers with access to interactive live showroom demos is being trialled by Vauxhall.
Increased yellow box junction enforcement could see PCNs skyrocket
Drivers who come to a halt on ‘yellow box’ junctions could face much tougher enforcement if councils get the go-ahead on new powers.
Police to analyse dashcam footage in road rage crackdown
A new police unit is to be set up to analyse driver dashcam footage as part of government plans to combat road rage and improve road … Read More »
Car cloning in London surges
Motorists are being warned of a surge in car cloning as Transport for London data shows that Congestion Charge Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for cloned cars … Read More »
New app brings access to all-electric black cab fleet in London
A new app has launched to provide access to a fleet of exclusively electric black taxis in London – said to be a first for the … Read More »
New awards to recognise excellence in fleet management
Fleet managers delivering safer, greener and more cost-effective fleets are invited to enter the inaugural Great British Fleet Awards, which will recognise their achievements at a … Read More »
Renault appoints temporary replacement for Ghosn
Renault has appointed its chief operating officer Thierry Bolloré as deputy CEO on a temporary basis as it explores allegations of serious misconduct by CEO Carlos … Read More »
BT adds electric vehicles to company car scheme
BT has deployed pure electric vehicles on its company car scheme with support from its Fleet Solutions business.
80% of PCH deals don’t come with maintenance, warns Epyx
Only around one in five (20%) of personal contract hire (PCH) deals come with inclusive maintenance packages, creating duty of care concerns for fleets.
Adesa opens first Strategic De-fleet Centre
Remarketing specialist Adesa has opened the first in a series of Strategic De-fleet Centres as it further expands its presence in the UK.
Drivers call for standard-fit dashcams
Dashcam technology is continuing to gain traction with drivers, according to new research that finds a third (32%) of drivers think they should come as standard in … Read More »
UCL trials Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car
University College London (UCL) has added a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car to its fleet to expand its research into advanced powertrain technologies, and … Read More »
