Natalie Middleton
Osprey installs rapid EV charging hub at Chesterfield FC
Osprey has opened a public charging hub at Chesterfield Football Club in Derbyshire to bolster the UK’s growing EV infrastructure.
Zapgo scores deal to bring EV charging to 33 football clubs
Zapgo has partnered with Fair Game to bring rapid EV charging to football clubs around the UK.
Fleets urged to ‘tread carefully’ after HiPhi bankruptcy
The newly announced bankruptcy of HiPhi is a warning to fleets when it comes to incoming EV brands, FleetCheck has said.
Fleet electrification could deliver major savings, REA report finds
New research shedding light on the major savings from fleet electrification is now out.
Logistics UK staff take on Minster to ‘minster cycle ride for Macmillan
Five Logistics UK employees are putting their best feet (and legs!) forwards for charity this month in a sponsored bike ride for Macmillan Cancer Support.
City Auction Group plans new 28-acre logistics facility
City Auction Group is developing a “game-changing” new 28-acre site that will support expansion of its logistics offering.
AA grows electric fleet further with Iveco eDaily recovery vehicles
The AA has added a pair of Iveco eDaily EVs to its expanding fleet of electric vehicles to deliver a zero-emission recovery solution.
Fleet safety warning as research shows major gaps in ADAS knowledge
A lack of awareness among drivers of key vehicle assistance systems and the need for calibration could pose safety issues for fleets, says ATS Euromaster.
Nine in 10 used car buyers want EV battery health checks
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (87%) say it is important to have an independent, certified used electric car assessment showing the battery’s state of health.
First Welsh council to introduce pavement charging trial
Blaenau Gwent Council has become the first council in Wales to trial Kerbo Charge’s through-pavement EV charging channels.
Suffolk County Council to pilot EV car club
Suffolk County Council is launching an EV car club to help residents go electric.
Retrofitting is pragmatic solution for electrification, government and van fleets told
UK vehicle electrification specialist Bedeo has called on the new Labour government to support van retrofitting as a key part of the low-emission transition.
Used car market slowdown on cards, says Cox Automotive
The used car market is set to slow down during Q3 and Q4 but will remain up on 2023 as a whole, according to Cox Automotive’s … Read More »
Caledonia buys majority stake in Direct Tyre Management
Caledonia Private Capital has secured a majority stake in Lancashire-based Direct Tyre Management (DTM) from Palatine.
FMG kits out mobile repair vans with advanced diagnostic solutions
FMG Repair Services has upgraded its mobile repair vans with advanced vehicle diagnostics and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) recalibration equipment.
Busiest August bank holiday on record could bring roads chaos
The upcoming bank holiday could see major delays on UK roads as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’.
AI driver coaching tool to support fleet road safety strategies
SureCam has launched an AI-powered driver coaching system to support fleets with efficient, video-enabled road safety strategies.
ULEZ scrappage scheme to close on 7 September
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is closing the ULEZ scrappage scheme on 7 September, marking a blow to car and van operators.
Government Fleet Commitment: New guidance on reporting and exemptions
New guidance outlining the scope, reporting and exemption of the government fleet commitment is now out from the Department for Transport (DfT).
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Global electric vehicle sales rise in July but regional gap widens
Global sales of electric vehicles show strong growth but performance by different markets varies wildly.
Blackwall Tunnel: Closures planned this weekend and early September
The Blackwall Tunnel will close for a further two weekends this summer to allow for works on the new Silvertown Tunnel.
Pioneering research hub to decarbonise UK transport
A new research hub using pioneering digital twin technology is launching to decarbonise UK transport systems.
Connected Kerb to speed up EV charger installation time in new DNO deal
Connected Kerb has struck a deal with independent distribution network operator (IDNO) Eclipse Power that will reduce installation times for its public EV chargers.
Used EV grants and loans key to driving demand, dealers tell new government
Grants or loans would be a key way for the new government to spur buyer demand for used EVs, according to dealers.
Škoda Octavia gains diesel SportLine and most powerful vRS yet
Škoda has revamped the Octavia line-up with a new diesel-powered SportLine variant alongside a new high-performance vRS flagship.
FOD Mobility Group focuses on core Fleetondemand business and mulls MaaS options
FOD Mobility Group is weighing up options for its Mobilleo Mobility-as-a-Service platform as it puts prime focus on its core Fleetondemand business.
Clear gap between employee demand and access to salary sacrifice EV schemes
Businesses are lagging behind employee demand and expectation when it comes to salary sacrifice electric car schemes, Volkswagen Finance Services (VWFS) Fleet has found.
Fake QR codes being used in parking and charging payment scams
Drivers are being urged not to use QR codes to pay for parking or EV charging following a spate of scams.
Enfield Council pilots pavement charging in first for London
Enfield Council has launched a pilot of a through-pavement EV charging channel that will make it much easier for residents with street parking to go electric.
