Natalie Middleton
Beware bogus leasing deals on social media, warns BVRLA
Scammers are using social media to advertise bogus vehicle leasing deals – including using fake BVRLA credentials.
‘No end in sight’ to pump price rises, warns RAC
Increases in both petrol and diesel prices in August mean that unleaded and diesel are now at their highest level in over four years – with … Read More »
BP appoints UK fleet sales manager
BP has appointed Jo McDonnell as UK fleet sales manager with a remit that includes the UK fuel card operation.
Toyota previews hybrid Corolla estate
Toyota has previewed the forthcoming Corolla Touring Sports, ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show this autumn.
Car still most popular mode of transport in Scotland
Car traffic in Scotland increased in 2017 along with rail and air passenger numbers but bus passenger numbers declined.
Drivers with poor vision to have licences revoked
Drivers who don’t pass a roadside vision test are to have their licences revoked immediately under a new police crackdown.
Benchmark your fleet safety standards with free Brake survey
Fleets are being invited to take part in Brake’s annual fleet safety survey to benchmark their own operations and help with future fleet safety initiatives.
Spanish EV charging firm opens doors in UK
Electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer Wallbox is expanding into the UK as it puts the focus on advanced technology that takes into account future charging needs while … Read More »
LDV to launch SUV with electric option
SAIC offshoot LDV/Maxus is to launch its first mid-size SUV in line with new model plans.
Specialist energy firm brings integrated green fleet service
Welsh sustainable energy solutions provider Egnida is developing an integrated green fleet offering following its acquisition of three fleet and energy consultancy firms.
Dyson plans extensive testing facilities for new electric vehicle
Dyson is planning to invest £200m in a “world-class vehicle testing campus” as it pushes ahead with plans to launch an electric vehicle in 2020.
Hildinger becomes Alphabet GB COO as Fletcher retires
Uwe Hildinger has joined Alphabet GB as its new chief operating officer, following the retirement of Nigel Fletcher.
Six in 10 drivers say ‘black box’ insurance has made them safer
Six in 10 (62%) RAC Black Box Car Insurance customers say that having a device fitted in their car to monitor their driving behaviour has made … Read More »
St John Ambulance centralises operations with FleetCheck software
St John Ambulance is adopting FleetCheck’s fleet management software across its 850-strong vehicle fleet as part of a move to centralise its fleet management provision.
Case Study: How British Gas slashed collision rates and fuel costs
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we take a look back at the innovations that earned last year’s winners … Read More »
Škoda hints at new model with Vision RS concept
Škoda has revealed its Vision RS concept, which debuts at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and shows possible future model plans as well as its ideas … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Waterless mobile car washing service rolls out in UK
A new car washing service that offers a mobile service to save time and water is being rolled out in the UK.
Fuel and mileage solution to bring significant cost saving for fleet
Group 1 Automotive UK is forecasting significant savings following the roll-out of a new fuel card and mileage solution from TMC across its fleet.
Fleet eco plans exposed in new BT Fleet Solutions research
BT Fleet Solutions is to publish a new report outlining the fleet industry’s opinions on clean air and alternative fuels.
Switch to WLTP helps European new car market hit nine-year high
The European new car market continued its strong performance in July as registrations reached their highest monthly volume since July 2009, helped by the imminent switch … Read More »
Scrapping MOT could bring legal risks for fleets
The AA is urging MPs not to consider suggestions of scrapping the MOT as it highlights the possible increased risks of such a move for fleets.
Ford ride-share solution starts targeting businesses
Ford has expanded its Chariot ride-sharing shuttle service in London as it extends the focus to companies and campuses in Europe.
VWFS | Fleet to expand outside of traditional company car sector
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet is driving plans to further expand in the vehicle leasing sector through a new appointment.
Car risk management should be given equal priority to vans, says FleetCheck
Fleets are giving car risk management a “much lower priority” than vans, according to FleetCheck, which is urging fleets to redress their thinking.
Fleet benefits of latest vehicle tech spotlighted in new guide
The role of vehicle technology in reducing road risk for fleets has come under focus in a new report from road safety charity Brake’s fleet safety … Read More »
