Natalie Middleton
Congestion Charge plans could increase traffic and pollution
TfL’s plans to impose the Congestion Charge on private hire vehicles could make London more congested and polluted, an independent study suggests.
Telematics provides advanced driving performance data for chauffeur firm
Flightlink Chauffeurs says it’s benefiting from in-depth data to help drive its services with the introduction of Kinesis telematics.
Pricing revealed for bigger, tech-laden BMW 3 Series
BMW’s seventh-generation 3 Series saloon will introduce a new platform along with plug-in hybrids, enhanced driving dynamics and new technologies when it goes on sale next … Read More »
Fitness to drive system causes controversy
Drivers are not having their licences taken away despite being medically incapable of driving safely, new research suggests.
West Midlands becomes UK’s first Future Mobility Area
Fleets in the West Midlands are get access to mobility services such as car sharing and electric bicycles with the help of new government funding.
Zeus Capital’s Mike Allen to discuss 2019 used car challenges at VRA event
Mike Allen of Zeus Capital is to provide an overview on ‘The Challenges of 2019’ at the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s November seminar.
RoSPA #OSHtober campaign to spotlight dangers of driving for work
RoSPA is to use this year’s #OSHtober occupational safety and health campaign to highlight the dangers of driving for work as it looks to raise awareness.
FleetLocum brings interim fleet management services to UK
FleetLocum is expanding from Europe into the UK to provide organisations with access to temporary or interim fleet management services.
Mitsubishi launches 24-hour Outlander PHEV test drives
Drivers can now book the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for 24-hour test drives to see how the vehicle fits in with their everyday lives.
Scottish towns get funding to drive EV take-up
Ten councils in Scotland are to get funded support on studies as part of government plans to establish ‘electric towns or cities’.
Government funding to transform transport links in UK cities
The Government has taken the next steps in a project to upgrade transport links in the UK to enhance the alternatives to car travel.
Number of fatalities on London’s roads increases
An increase in the number of road fatalities and serious casualties on London’s roads during 2017 has brought added impetus to road safety plans for the … Read More »
Škoda Vision RS concept hints at new Rapid
Škoda is to showcase a high-powered plug-in hybrid hatchback concept at the Paris Motor Show, likely to preview the replacement to the Rapid hatch as well … Read More »
Tablet screen wash to help fleets cut plastic usage
Fleets can now help with the war on plastic with the help of a new tablet vehicle screen wash from motor accessories distributor vGroup.
Lightfoot to enhance driver rewards under new recruit
Driver behaviour technology specialist Lightfoot is to further expand its rewards programme with the help of newly appointed relationships manager Tiffany Bale.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
More action needed on road safety as progress on reducing fatalities stagnates
Road safety experts are calling for a widespread programme of action on road safety as latest government figures show the number of road fatalities in the … Read More »
National Tyres and Autocare to drive fleet offering under new appointment
National Tyres and Autocare has appointed Jonathan Quinn as its new national account director as the company looks to further drive its fleet business.
London boroughs get new funding to crack down on car emissions
London is set to see more car-free and low-emission streets under a new £6m funding programme.
Honda CR-V Hybrid offers diesel-like CO2 emissions
Honda has published fuel and CO2 figures for its new CR-V Hybrid, which offers similar CO2 emissions to the 1.6-litre diesel it replaces, despite the move to … Read More »
Nottingham fleets get chance to try EVs for free
Fleets in Nottingham can test the latest electric vehicles for free at an event taking place next week.
WLTP testing impacts UK manufacturing volumes
UK car manufacturing fell for a third consecutive month in August as the race to get new cars tested for WLTP hit volumes.
Enterprise introduces car club at Portsmouth branch
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding car club vehicles to its new branch in Fratton, Portsmouth in response to growing requirements for ‘on demand’ vehicle rental.
EO Charging to drive product development with £13m funding
Electric vehicle charger manufacturer EO Charging has secured £13m funding from London-based infrastructure investor Zouk Capital.
Volvo V60 Cross Country brings offroad capabilities
Volvo is launching a new V60 Cross Country following the arrival of the standard estate model this summer.
AA spearheads new product development with chief innovation officer role
The AA has appointed James Frost to the newly created role of chief innovation officer.
