Natalie Middleton
Fleet driver interest in hydrogen cars on the rise
Business drivers are becoming increasingly open to hydrogen cars, a new study has indicated.
Reinvented Vauxhall Grandland on sale with 325-mile fully electric option
Vauxhall’s all-new Grandland SUV is on sale now, complete with the option of a fully electric option for the first time and a longer-range version later.
Rush to hit ZEV mandate targets will impact residual values, warns Cox
Pressure on carmakers to hit ZEV mandate targets will create an “unrealistic and unnatural market” that will impact future residual values, according to Cox Automotive.
Real-world EV data shows major savings in fleet SMR
Service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs for electric vehicles are almost half those of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, new real-world data from Epyx indicates.
For EV opens major charging destination in Scottish capital
For EV has launched its 30th EV charging site in Scotland, located in the Seafield Retail and Trade Park in Edinburgh.
Fleet risk management specialist shortlisted for awards
Safe2Drive, a Glasgow-based business set up by a trio of industry road risk experts, has been shortlisted for two Glasgow Business Awards.
Prices and specs revealed for new Audi A5 as orders open
Audi’s new A5 saloon and estate are now on sale in the UK, priced from £41,950 and £43,850 respectively.
Manufacturers increasingly refusing longer-term claims on older vehicles, reports AFP
Manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term, out-of-warranty claims as more fleets run older vehicles, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported.
Scottish Water rolls out 111-strong Fiat ICE and EV van fleet
Scottish Water has acquired more than 100 new Fiat Professional vans as part of its latest vehicle replacement programme.
Gridserve plans global expansion to drive electric mobility shift
Gridserve founder Toddington Harper has announced plans to expand the company globally in a move to support new “world-class” EV partner networks around the world.
New affinity deal to help fleets lower insurance costs
A new affinity deal inked by FleetCheck could help fleets lower insurance costs by proving they represent a better risk.
Kwik Fit boosts mobile service with 100+ Sprinter vans
Kwik Fit has expanded its mobile tyre fitting service with the addition of more than 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.
Solution to pothole crisis should be top government priority, motorists say
Almost all motorists (96%) say solving the potholes crisis should be the number one priority for the Labour government.
New BMW app to guide drivers on EV feasibility
BMW is helping drivers to decide on the shift to EVs with its updated mobile app.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live, packed full of insights and advice to aid fleets and drivers with the electric … Read More »
Toyota GB and Kinto UK renew remarketing deal with BCA
Toyota GB and Kinto UK have renewed their remarketing deal with BCA for a further three years.
Majority of drivers say Britain’s pothole-ridden roads deteriorating further
Drivers’ concerns about the dire state of the nation’s local roads have reached record levels in the last year.
Smart shows off #5 electric SUV ahead of debut
Smart has showcased its upcoming #5 electric SUV, which makes its world debut on 28 August.
BP Pulse opens 300kW ultra-rapid charging hub near Stansted Airport
BP Pulse has launched a new EV charging hub at its existing retail site near Stansted Airport.
Wialon hits landmark of four million connected vehicles in 160 countries
Global fleet management software platform Wialon has reached a record number of four million vehicles connected via its technology across 160 countries.
Sogo’s new flexible leasing concept to help fleets get leaner and greener
A new flexible leasing model that ensures companies always have access to the lowest-emission vehicle has debuted from Sogo.
UK roads far worse than European counterparts, according to drivers
UK roads pale in comparison to their European counterparts, according to drivers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Used EV prices down 16.5% in Q2, reports Aston Barclay
Used EV prices slumped further in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest Aston Barclay Market Insights report.
Smart charging trial to cut costs for electric vehicle drivers
EDF is trialling a new electric vehicle tariff that automates smart charging to unlock cash and carbon savings for EV drivers.
Drivers still unaware of major Highway Code changes introduced two years ago
Two-fifths of drivers remain unaware of a flagship update to the Highway Code, despite it being introduced more than two years ago.
Pendragon Vehicle Management names new leader after acquisition by Lithia
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has appointed a new group vice president, following its acquisition by Lithia UK earlier this year.
London sees dramatic increase in cargo bikes as fleets switch from vans
The number of cargo bikes used in London has soared dramatically as support builds for zero-emission deliveries.
New video to help fleets clamp down on hands-free mobile phone use
A new video showing the dangers of hands-free mobile phone use is now available to help fleets protect their drivers.
Used car sales up 7.2% in sixth successive quarter of growth
The UK’s used car market grew 7.2% in Q2 2024, marking the sixth successive quarter of growth.
