Natalie Middleton
Venson white paper explores WLTP impact for fleets
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleets to get to grips with what the new Worldwise harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) means for them and their … Read More »
MPs launch inquiry into ‘deteriorating’ local roads
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England in a move to encourage the Government to … Read More »
Smart motorway now fully live in Greater Manchester
The first smart motorway in the north west is now fully operational and is expected to tackle congestion in the Greater Manchester area.
Q&A: Katy Medlock, UK managing director, Drivy
Katy Medlock, UK managing director at car sharing scheme Drivy, talks about the firm’s new service that enables fleets to hire out idle vehicles.
The Great British Fleet Event: A new way to do fleet business
Fleet World magazine is launching a new event next January, aimed at uniting decision-makers and suppliers and streamline fleet management.
New powers to help UK develop ‘world-leading EV charging network’
The UK’s race to build a world-leading national charging network has taken a major step forwards as the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act receives Royal Assent.
Honda Civic saloon to bring sub-£20k pricing and 91g/km
Honda has confirmed pricing, specifications and CO2 emissions for its new four-door Civic, which goes on sale next month.
Drivers encouraged to ditch cars under new London plans
Plans that will see a rethink on London’s streets to encourage walking and improve air quality have been unveiled.
Nexus streamlines mobile site for end-users
Nexus Vehicle Rental has updated its app to bring added benefits to drivers.
Tomorrow likely to be most dangerous day of the year on UK roads
Drivers are being urged to take more care tomorrow as research shows it’s the time you are most likely to have a crash in Britain this year.
Lightfoot extends driving rewards programme with Frobishers
Driver behaviour technology specialist Lightfoot is extending its rewards programme in partnership with specialist fruit juice and premium juice drink manufacturer Frobishers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
WLTP uncertainty could hit used car market, warns VRA
Current stability in the used car market could be hit by uncertainty surrounding WLTP, hitting company cars in particular.
Aggressive driving could undermine air quality standards
More work is needed to understand the impact of aggressive and ‘unusual’ driving events on vehicle emissions to avoid impacting on air quality goals.
UK-first charging hub unites solar power and energy storage
A new EV charging hub that includes solar power and energy storage – said to mark a UK first – has gone live in Dundee.
Love Energy Solutions offers workplace charging solution
Business comparison consultancy Love Energy Solutions is helping fleets to accelerate ULEV take-up with the deployment of charging points.
Rise in PCH could see more drivers flouting legislation
Increased take-up of personal contract hire could lead to thousands of motorists inadvertently flouting European legislation when driving across the Channel this year.
Europcar joins Mobility as a Service Alliance
Europcar Mobility Group is reinforcing its work to position itself as a key mobility provider by joining the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Alliance.
Increase in used diesel prices outstrips petrol
Used diesel car prices rose significantly compared to petrol in Q2, but the diesel market saw a significant drop in volumes.
Pricing and CO2 revealed for facelifted Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer
The facelifted Mazda6 Tourer and Saloon go on sale this week, introducing new engine technologies, styling upgrades and cabin updates.
Ford Focus and Volvo XC40 score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have both achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating while being commended for their Autonomous Emergency Braking performance.
Government urged to address ‘irrational’ fleet tax policy
Advantageous company car tax rates on ULEVs should be introduced in this autumn’s Budget for the next tax year, not 2020, to help drive EV sales.
Clancy Group cuts at-fault collision claims by 20%
Construction business Clancy Group has reported an initial 20% reduction in the number of ‘at fault’ collision claims with the help of predictive modelling data from … Read More »
Fleet Assist plans for further network growth
Fleet industry supply chain management specialist Fleet Assist is targeting further growth as it passes the landmark £2bn vehicle leasing SMR spend.
Dashcam usage up 20-fold in five years
A fifth (20%) of drivers now use dashcams, up from 1% five years ago, AA research shows.
Mark Sinclair joins TMC as chief financial officer
Industry stalwart Mark Sinclair has joined TMC in the newly created role of chief financial officer, which will see him head up new research on product … Read More »
London and West Midlands to share best practice on mobility and air quality
Transport for London (TfL) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) have signed a deal on future knowledge sharing that will drive best practice on everything from … Read More »
