Natalie Middleton
Zenith grows turnover, profits and fleet size in record results
Zenith has posted record-breaking annual financial results, showing latest gains in turnover, profit and fleet size.
Fleets hit by rising SMR costs and delays, warns BVRLA
Vehicle supply issues may finally be abating but fleets are now facing a lack of parts and increasing SMR (service maintenance and repair) costs and delays, … Read More »
New car market on track for slow but steady recovery, finds Cox
UK new car registrations are on track to hit some 1.9 million units for 2023; up 20% from 2022 but still some 17% lower than pre-pandemic.
Connected vehicles to identify future road collision hotspots
Data collected from connected vehicles could be used to identify road collision hotspots, before anyone is killed or seriously injured on them.
Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV: Prices and specs revealed
Honda has dropped details of its e:Ny1 electric SUV, which will be priced from £44,995 when order books open late October.
ScottishPower sees strong take-up from Tusker EV sal-sac scheme
A Tusker car benefit scheme introduced at ScottishPower has seen high levels of take-up in its first year in operation.
DriveElectric adds salary sacrifice to EV leasing offer
Electric vehicle leasing specialist DriveElectric has expanded into offering salary sacrifice, bringing a valuable benefit to businesses and drivers.
OZEV and Bank of England among VRA seminar keynote speakers
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Bank of England (BoE) are among the keynote speakers lined up for this year’s Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) … Read More »
High levels of tyre-related breakdowns amid summer getaway
One in six reported vehicle breakdowns on England’s major A-roads and motorways were tyre-related during the first weekend of the summer getaway in 2023.
‘Staggering’ rise in Class 7 MOTs as fleets stretch van lifecycles
Demand for Class 7 MOTs has more than tripled in the last few years as a result of fleets running longer van lifecycles.
RAC attends highest number of second quarter pothole-related breakdowns since 2018
Latest figures show nearly 30,000 breakdowns caused by potholes over the last year, with councils paying out £11m in repair damages to drivers over last four … Read More »
New Škoda Superb gets more space and longer-range PHEV
Škoda has teased its fourth-generation Superb in prototype guise ahead of its full unveiling in November.
Busiest-ever day for EV charging predicted for tomorrow
The UK is expected to see its busiest-ever day for EV charging on Saturday as the summer holiday getaway begins.
BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference to spotlight latest EV developments
The BVRLA has revealed details of its upcoming Fleets in Charge Conference, which will give insights and tips on growing electric.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Updated Volkswagen Touareg now on sale
The heavily facelifted Volkswagen Touareg is now available to order in the UK, complete with updated design, new gadgets and an upgraded running gear.
First keynote speakers announced for Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM 2023
Cenex has announced the first details of the speaker line-up for the 2023 Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM.
Swarco Smart Charging builds leadership team for growth
Swarco Smart Charging is appointing Anne Buckingham to the newly created role of managing director for its customer-funded EV charging infrastructure business unit.
Recharge UK report sets out critical success factors for EV charging
Electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK has published a roadmap of how the sector can accelerate charge point deployment to keep up with the growth of … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Scala
Our latest report on long-term life with the Škoda Scala. By Natalie Middleton.
CBVC and ElectriX expand into business leasing for EVs
Fleet management company CBVC and ElectriX are expanding their partnership to include business contract hire for electric vehicles.
Targa Telematics links to Renault and Dacia connected vehicle data
Targa Telematics has signed a strategic partnership with Renault, expanding the Targa range of connected car solutions with integrated data from Renault and Dacia vehicles.
Grey fleet drivers short-changed on mileage allowance payments
Grey fleet drivers are being left out of pocket on mileage reclaims because the tax-free amount they can receive in recompense has not changed for more … Read More »
Almost a third of businesses expect fleet growth, finds Arval
Nearly a third (29%) of UK companies expect their vehicle fleet to grow over the next three years, according to latest Arval research.
National Highways launches major new safety campaign for holiday season
National Highways has launched a major new driver awareness campaign calling on motorists to plan their summer journeys as it warns of a seasonal surge in … Read More »
Almost half of fleet cars already electric, says Lex Autolease
Business fleets are driving the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK, according to a new report by Lex Autolease
Used EV prices showing signs of parity with ICE cars, finds Aston Barclay
Used vehicle prices for some EVs are showing signs of being on par with their ICE equivalent for the very first time, helping to drive buyer … Read More »
Dealers slammed for poor EV handovers and lack of specialists
Car dealers are in a unique position to better educate new and prospective buyers about EVs, but many are failing to meet their responsibilities.
InstaVolt submits plans for rapid charging hub at Brentford
InstaVolt has submitted plans for a new ultra-rapid charging hub, located inside the M25 and claimed to be the largest in London.
BVRLA to run fleet charging local authority ‘masterclass’
The BVRLA is to host a masterclass session exploring how fleets can work with authorities to deliver effective infrastructure.
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