Natalie Middleton
Hydrogen refuelling station opens in Swindon
ITM Power has opened a new public hydrogen refuelling station on the M4 corridor in Swindon as it also looks to help drive the number of … Read More »
Severe weather hits AA profits
The AA’s pre-tax profits fell 65% for the six months ending 31 July as weather extremes and pothole “epidemic” led to a 15-year high in breakdowns.
Asda sparks fresh supermarket fuel price war
Asda is cutting unleaded fuel prices from today in a move likely to see other supermarkets follow suit.
Volvo adds R-Design model to V60 range
Volvo has extended the V60 estate line-up with a new R-Design variant, bringing sportier styling and more dynamic handling.
IAM white papers to tackle changing face of fleet
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is to run a series of white papers to help fleets get to grips with the latest industry issues.
Public sector fleets should go eco, says NICE
NHS trusts and local authorities should consider switching to electric or hybrid cars and vans as well as exploring other eco options.
No-deal Brexit to bring more hassle for cross-border travel
UK drivers may need to get insurance ‘green cards’ to drive on the Continent, causing delays at borders, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
True mobility management requires access to central data, experts say
Having a centralised bank of fleet and travel data is “business-critical” for organisations introducing mobility management.
Blood test detects drowsy driving
Fleets will be able to test drivers in the future to see if they’re too tired to drive following a scientific breakthrough.
Access real-time driver risk records with new solution
Fleet Service Great Britain has launched a new road safety programme that collates employee compliance and vehicle history data to create a complete driver risk profile.
Fleets recognise potential of FORS FMS software
New software that can help Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) members achieve and maintain the accreditation is seeing rapid take-up by fleets.
City Auction Group to branch out in UK and overseas
Remarketing specialist City Auction Group is to further develop its UK facilities at Rockingham “into a dedicated defleet and vehicle remarketing fortress” as it also explores … Read More »
Avis UK launches bespoke portal for used car sales
Avis Car Rental UK has launched a new online portal that brings its used car sales under one banner.
ACFO ‘surprised and disappointed’ at BVRLA fleet membership
ACFO chairman John Pryor has told Fleet World the organisation is “surprised and disappointed” at the BVRLA’s move to open its membership to fleet operators from … Read More »
Leasing firm launches with support of BLME
A new leasing firm has launched to provide funding to SMEs, backed by Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME).
Ex-fleet manager joins CBVC to drive customer savings
Elliot Southerton has joined fleet management and leasing specialist CBVC as fleet manager to help customers optimise their fleets and benefit from the latest technological developments.
ACFO extends global reach
ACFO is expanding its global work as it looks to pool fleet management best practice.
FleetEurope microsite brings full driver support
FleetEurope has launched a new microsite to bring expert advice and support for end-user drivers at its fleet management customers.
Drivers more wedded to cars than ever
Drivers’ dependency on their cars has jumped to the highest-ever level due to a claimed deterioration in public transport services.
One week left to apply for a Fleet Hero Award
Fleets have just one week left to get entries in for the 2018 Fleet Heroes Awards.
Car traffic broadly stable but van usage continues to rise
Van and lorry traffic have increased over the last year but car and taxi traffic remained fairly static.
Employees call for single-card expense solution
More than a third (34%) of SME employees would like a single card to pay for all expenses, to make their business travel easier.
Corporate Manslaughter Act failing to call fleets to account on road safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is being urged to take more of a lead with the Corporate Manslaughter Act to bring companies to account for … Read More »
Diesel prices face significant rise
Fleets are being warned that a “potentially significant” rise in diesel prices is on the horizon due to the new international rules on ultra-low-sulphur.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW and Daimler firm up plans for joint mobility company
BMW and Daimler are pressing ahead with plans to merge their mobility services – which could be headquartered in Berlin.
Briefing: BT Fleet Solutions’ 2018/19 report
Forthcoming clean air zones and the shift to WLTP are presenting major challenges for fleets, according to BT Fleet Solutions’ newly published 2018/19 Operational Fleet Insight … Read More »
