Natalie Middleton
Gig economy drivers more likely to crash
Self-employed courier or taxi drivers could be significantly more likely to crash due to work pressures.
Vehicles to get live data on road works and traffic jams
Wireless technology that will provide vehicles with real-time data on traffic conditions to help avoid jams and manage incidents is going under trial.
UK fleet replacement cycles much shorter than in Europe
UK fleets are keeping their cars and vans almost two years less than the European average, new research from Arval finds.
August bank holiday could increase journey times fourfold
More than 14 million cars are expected to take to the country’s major roads over the coming bank holiday, potentially increasing journey times fourfold for some … Read More »
VWFS dealer sales give ‘last chance to buy’
Volkswagen Financial Services UK has launched a new series of online car and van auctions for dealers.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio get Euro 6D engines
Alfa Romeo has updated the Giulia and Stelvio ranges to include the latest range of Euro 6D engines as well as increased standard specification and a … Read More »
Audi debuts PAYG rental scheme in UK
Audi has launched its On Demand short-term rental scheme in the UK, offering a range of models for hire.
Pendragon PCH scheme targets opt-out drivers
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has introduced a new employee personal contract hire agreement, aimed at drivers looking to switch away from company cars.
Pricing and specs revealed for facelifted Jeep Renegade
Jeep’s Renegade SUV (see road test here) has received mid-life upgrades, including two all-new turbocharged petrol engines and updated styling.
Alphabet to enhance remarketing
Alphabet GB is to look at different ways of selling vehicles and finding new routes to market under its newly appointed head of remarketing.
Sign Language joins ICFM Corporate Investor Programme
Sign Language has become the first fleet vehicle livery and branding firm to sign up to the ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme.
Fleetworx publishes guide on managing ‘rental’ creep’
Fleet management specialist Fleetworx has published a practical guide for procurement departments to manage cost creep within fleet contracts.
Smart motorway work starts on M62
Construction work converting the M62 to a smart motorway is to start this weekend.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK launches new Rent-a-Car service
Volkswagen Financial Services UK is introducing a new short-term rental service designed to offer a clear pricing and simple process and easy pick-ups from showrooms.
HERE partners with Motorola Solutions to aid emergency services
Motorola Solutions has integrated venue map data from HERE Technologies to enhance public safety.
Leasys UK extends contract with Manheim
Leasys UK, the contract hire company of FCA Bank, has awarded a three-year partnership extension to Manheim.
New ways to be a Fleet Hero
The 2018 Fleet Heroes Awards are offering even more opportunities for the UK’s most innovative private and public sector fleets to have their efforts to cut … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Touareg gets 228bhp 3.0-litre diesel
Volkswagen’s new Touareg range is now available to order with a new 228bhp turbo diesel engine.
Centrica to launch new intelligent EV charging service
Energy and services company Centrica is to launch a new intelligent EV charging service offer for businesses following latest investment in a charging management platform.
Drink-drive casualties and fatalities on the rise
Casualties and fatalities from accidents involving drink driving increased in 2016, leading to calls for a renewed government focus.
Low-carbon funding in Scotland helps drive 2032 plans
Projects including deploying electric vehicle charge points and advancing active travel are to get off the ground with the help of funding from Transport Scotland’s Low … Read More »
Alphabet ‘Business Briefings’ to tackle key fleet issues
Alphabet is running a series of ‘Business Briefing’ guides to help provide answers to the big questions keeping fleets awake at night.
MPs to push for more walking and cycling
The Transport Select Committee has launched an inquiry to consider ways of increasing active travel across England as it highlights low take-up compared to Europe.
Fuller’s helps transition to EVs with chargepoint roll-out
Pub company Fuller’s is installing charge points from Pod Point to help both its customers and its staff make the move to electric vehicles.
National Windscreens drives service with new distribution centre
National Windscreens has opened a £1m regional distribution centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in response to business growth and increasing numbers of windscreen variations.
Hero or Zero? The Road to Zero Strategy in focus
This summer saw the Government publish its long-awaited Road to Zero Strategy. Natalie Middleton looks at what it means for fleets.
AFRs coming for EVs – but not for PHEVs
Fleets will be able to use an advisory fuel rate of 4 pence per mile for fully electric cars from September – but HMRC is yet to … Read More »
