Natalie Middleton
Larger London ULEZ to affect 135,000 cars and vans
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone will expand up to the North and South circular roads from 25 October … Read More »
BMW launches wireless EV charging
BMW is introducing wireless, inductive charging for the 530e iPerformance model from next month.
Free guide supports local authorities with EV infrastructures
Appointing an ‘EV Champion’ is one of a number of ways that local authorities could encourage EV take-up and expand charging infrastructure.
Leomont Wouda to drive international business at Traxall
Traxall International, a major independent provider of outsourced fleet management services, has appointed Leomont Wouda as its international business development director.
Diesel still the right option for longer distances, says Lex
A growing number of fleets are embracing electric vans for low-mileage operations but diesel still has a pre-eminent role when it comes to longer distances.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
£30m funding pot to advance driverless car sector
Autonomous vehicle development and research firms can now bid for a share of £30m government funding intended to drive the testing of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Fleetworx achieves ISO 27001
Car fleet supply chain management specialist Fleetworx has achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 27001 standard.
PostNL becomes first fleet in Europe to deploy Master Z.E.
PostNL, a mail, parcel and e-commerce corporation in the Netherlands, has deployed the first two Renault Master Z.E. models built in Europe as it looks to … Read More »
Volvo plans for 50% EV sales by 2025
Volvo has set out plans to position itself as a leading player in the global automotive business by 2025 – including generating half its annual sales … Read More »
2025 ban on ICE-only powered vehicles branded unfeasible
Calls to bring forwards the Government’s planned 2040 ban on conventional petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles have been branded as highly unfeasible without expanded government support for … Read More »
New government regulations on emissions cheating
The Government is introducing new regulations to crack down on emissions cheating among carmakers through punitive fines.
Everything fleets need to know about tax
The eighth edition of the Company Car and Van Tax publication is now available, providing details on all areas of tax for fleets.
Fleet drivers spending too long behind the wheel
UK company car and van drivers are risking accidents due to driving for too long without a break.
Pod Pod awarded charger agreement for JLR
Jaguar Land Rover has chosen Pod Point as a preferred supplier as it ramps up its focus on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Dedicated panel brings expert advice on key fleet issues
Interactive Fleet Management has further enhanced its fleet management services with the launch of a new ‘expert panel’ to help operators – including those who are … Read More »
ODO continues drive to revolutionise SME fleet management
Drive Software Solutions is continuing to advance its ODO fleet management platform for SMEs, following its launch in January.
Euro 6 diesels still not meeting Euro 5 NOx limits, says ICCT
Real-world NOx emissions from diesels are still exceeding EU levels, even for the newest, Euro 6 models.
Peugeot 508 SW drives appeal of estate car sector
Peugeot has unveiled its 508 SW estate as it puts the focus on both style and practicality for the D-segment estate car market.
Audi Q8 brings fight to BMW X6
Audi has unveiled its Q8 coupe-cum-SUV, bringing a flagship to its Q range to rival models such as the BMW X6, Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz … Read More »
Diesel health costs 20 times higher than BEVs
New research has set out the cost of the damage to our health from cars and vans – with diesels coming out around 20 times higher … Read More »
DriveTech cuts licence check admin with new e-Check service
DriveTech has introduced a new e-Check service that streamlines the licence checking process.
WLTP uncertainty mitigated by medium-term rental
Fleets are using medium-term rental as a means to manage current uncertainty over WLTP and company car taxation.
Unipres fleet shows continued benefits of salary sacrifice
Sunderland-based car parts manufacturer Unipres has reported continued popularity for its salary sacrifice scheme as it works to drive carbon emissions reductions.
Expanded fleet deal proves winner with drivers
Family furniture business Hammonds has appointed Activa Contracts for a sole-supply, fully outsourced company car deal in response to driver calls for a wider vehicle choice.
JLR to drive public sector fleet sales with Leaselink
Jaguar Land Rover has deployed Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink and moDel solutions as it looks to drive direct sales to public sector fleet customers.
Van registrations up 2.4% in May
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations were up for the second month running in May, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show.
