Natalie Middleton
Brake’s Fleet Champions Awards more important than ever, says headline sponsor Lightfoot
Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards are more vital than ever to showcase how businesses can tackle safety and decarbonisation, according to new headline sponsor Lightfoot.
Airport drop-off fees reach record high
The cost of dropping off friends and family has reached a record high with fees increased at seven UK airports.
Targa Telematics scores Frost & Sullivan award for insurance solutions
Targa Telematics has taken the European Enabling Technology Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan for 2024.
Use real-world data to unlock £1m savings on tyres, says i247 Group
Fleets could make substantial savings on maintenance budgets by basing tyre choice on real-world data, not just unit price, according to i247 Group.
XPO Logistics brings EVs to UK colleagues with Arval sal-sac scheme
XPO Logistics has launched a salary sacrifice scheme for its UK colleagues in partnership with Arval.
M25 reopened early following weekend closure
The M25 reopened seven hours ahead of schedule following a full weekend closure as part of a £317m project in Surrey.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
UK ranked 10th for EV maturity in Ayvens global mobility guide
The UK has ranked 10th out of 47 countries globally for EV maturity in a new study by Ayvens.
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub inaugurated in Dundee
A new electric vehicle charging hub in Scotland said to be the most powerful in Scotland has gone live in Dundee.
Škoda Superb iV PHEV on sale with 84-mile EV range
Škoda has opened orders for its all-new Superb iV plug-in hybrid, complete with up to 84 miles of electric-only range.
M25 closure, Wimbledon and Euros final could spark roads chaos, AA warns
A ‘perfect storm’ of the M25 closure and major sports events could lead to travel chaos on UK roads this weekend, the AA has warned.
Bynx bikers raise almost £10,000 for Parkinson’s charities
A team of “old geezers” that includes the co-founder of Bynx have raised almost £10,000 for Parkinson’s charities through an epic bike ride.
EV Lounge events to drive UK fleets towards more sustainable future
Webfleet is running a series of events to help UK business fleets achieve their net zero ambitions.
Thirst for EV knowledge drives fleet membership growth at AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is experiencing a boom in demand with membership numbers up 15% in the last year.
Ride-hailing app Bolt launches Tesla fleets across Europe
Mobility business Bolt is launching new Tesla ride-hailing fleets in 10 European cities to help drive EV adoption.
Scottish government pledges over £7m to support electric vehicle infrastructure
The Scottish government has pledged to invest more than £7m across five councils to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle charging network.
Transport Secretary kickstarts ‘bus revolution’ with pledge to support local leaders
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has visited Greater Manchester today to kickstart the new government’s “bus revolution”.
Goodwood debut for new MG HS SUV with 5% BiK PHEV model
MG has taken the wraps off its new HS SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Road safety sector piles pressure on government for new car safety push
The road safety community and wider transport industry are urging the new Transport Secretary to make latest safety technology mandatory in all new cars.
Northgate debuts new business car hire solution
Northgate is launching a new business rental solution, offering a wide range of passenger vehicles on a seven-day plus hire basis.
Ford Capri ‘rewired’ as electric coupé-SUV with 390-mile range
Ford has unveiled its Capri electric coupé-SUV, reviving an iconic nameplate for a new electric era and complete with almost 400 miles of range.
Autoglass invests in electric vehicle training for all technicians
Autoglass is rolling out new electric vehicle training for all its technicians to cater for the increasing number of EVs on the roads.
BVRLA Road to Zero report lays decarbonisation challenges bare
BVRLA’s Road to Zero report is out for 2024, revealing the challenges curtailing the UK’s journey to zero-emission road transport.
Lexus slashes prices for EVs and plug-in hybrids
Lexus has cut thousands of pounds off prices for its electrified line-up in a move to make electric driving accessible and affordable for more drivers.
Transport Secretary sets out ‘move fast and fix things’ motto for DfT and five key priorities
New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has promised to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation as she sets out the five key priorities for … Read More »
Latest issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now available, featuring latest tests, insights and a special focus on getting EV Ready.
Royal Mail switches air freight to vans and HGVs to hit net zero target
Royal Mail is halving the number of domestic flights it operates as the company ramps up road vehicle use to improve reliability for customers and minimise … Read More »
Trakm8 and Iceland Foods win last-mile delivery accolade at Retail Systems Awards
Trakm8 and Iceland Foods have taken the Delivery Solution of the Year title at this year’s Retail Systems Awards in recognition of their work to revolutionise … Read More »
Tolls for Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels revealed in TfL consultation
A consultation setting out plans to charge tolls for the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels is now underway by Transport for London (TfL).
FleetCheck software gains new cybersecurity features on back of fleet demand
Prominent new cybersecurity features are now available in fleet software from FleetCheck as fleet operator interest in the subject continues to grow.
