Natalie Middleton
Facelifted Hyundai Tucson gets new engines and driver aids
Hyundai has facelifted the Tucson with an updated design and revised equipment and engines.
Fleet feedback needed for low-emission car research
Company car operators and drivers are being asked to take part in a short online survey for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).
TOM Vehicle Rental goes into administration
Commercial vehicle hire firm Tom Group and its Scottish subsidiary companies TOM Vehicle Rental and Caledonian Truck & Van has gone into administration with the loss … Read More »
Volvo XC60 takes 2018 World Car of the Year title
The Volvo XC60 has fought off 33 competitors to take the 2018 World Car of the Year crown at the New York International Auto Show.
UK car production hit by domestic demand decline
UK car manufacturing output continued to fall in February with a double-digit decline in domestic demand.
Car hire sites ordered to show full costs upfront
Three car hire sites have committed to include all compulsory charges in their car hire quotes following enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Thatcham Research appoints new chairman
Thatcham Research has appointed Allianz’s Graham Gibson as its new chairman.
BT fined record amount for unsafe streetworks
British Telecom has been fined a record amount for unsafe streetworks following a successful prosecution by Transport for London (TfL).
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW and Daimler merge mobility solutions
BMW and Daimler are to merge their mobility offerings in a deal that will bring fleets a single source for everything from ride-hailing to EV charging.
All-new RAV4 drops diesel
Toyota’s new RAV4 will bring much tougher styling and petrol/hybrid powertrains as the brand pushes ahead with plans to axe diesels from its European line-up.
Honda names new national fleet sales manager
Honda has announced three new appointments to its corporate sales team, including the addition of Dave Bolwell as national fleet sales manager.
Easter getaway to start from today
The 2018 Easter getaway will last longer than previous years, with congestion increasing from today and return journeys creeping into Tuesday 3 April.
Appleby Westward drives fleet visibility with Teletrac Navman deal
Appleby Westward Group, the regional distribution centre for the Spar convenience store group, is to deploy Teletrac Navman’s tracking and fleet management solutions across its entire … Read More »
Ogilvie app streamlines end-of-contract process for fleets
Ogilvie Fleet customers now have access to a new smartphone app to help avoid unnecessary end-of-contract damage costs on company vehicles.
BVRLA calls for rental sector and government collaboration to tackle vehicle terrorism
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published a report setting out how the Government and the rental sector can work together to deal … Read More »
Consultation explores solutions to EV grid demands
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a consultation to explore possible solutions that could prevent grid overloads from mass take-up of electric vehicles without … Read More »
Aston Barclay Vendor App brings real-time auction management
Aston Barclay vendors can now control and manage their auctions in real time remotely from anywhere in the world through a new app.
Shell hydrogen refuelling station opens on M40
Shell has opened a hydrogen refuelling station on the M40 at the Beaconsfield Services.
2018 PRAISE Awards to recognise fleet safety achievements
Entries are now open for the 2018 PRAISE Awards, which will recognise European fleets at the forefront of road safety.
77% of fleet journeys could be completed by EVs
The majority of company car daily journeys could be completed using electric vehicles, new research from ALD Automotive has found.
Government funding to drive hydrogen fleet and refuelling network
Multi-million pound funding from the Department for Transport is to be used to increase the number of hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK, as well as … Read More »
Councils to get extra £100m to repair potholes
The Government is to give a further £100m funding to councils to repair potholes and other severe weather damage, the Transport Secretary has announced.
FleetVision strengthens consulting team
FleetVision, the fleet and mobility consultancy arm of the TÜV SÜD Group, has announced two additions to its consultancy team.
Drivers being dazzled by modern headlights, warns RAC
Modern vehicle headlights could be dazzling drivers, bringing safety issues, according to the RAC.
European Fleet and Mobility Association launches
A new umbrella organisation for fleet and mobility management has launched to represent the interests of managers on a European level.
