Natalie Middleton
TomTom launches real-time Traffic Index for Paris Olympic Games
TomTom has launched a Paris special edition of its live Traffic Index to help visitors view traffic conditions in the city in real time.
Zenith appoints commercial director to lead rental proposition
Zenith has appointed Tom Brewer to lead its national rental offering, which provides cars and specialist vehicles on both short- and long-term hire.
New government under pressure to adopt vehicle safety regulations
The new government is being urged to officially adopt vehicle safety regulations newly implemented in the EU and Northern Ireland.
Footie fans warned of ‘morning after’ drink-drive risks following England game
Football fans celebrating a win or drowning their sorrows following the England v. Netherlands match are being warned of the dangers of ‘morning after’ drink driving.
Automakers can drive UK’s green growth agenda, new government told
Enhancing the UK’s competitiveness could help deliver more than a million British-built zero emission vehicles every year by 2035, according to a new report.
Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV arrives to challenge Nissan Qashqai
Renault’s Symbioz hybrid SUV is now on sale, bringing the fight to the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma.
M25 set for third full weekend closure from Friday
Drivers are being warned to avoid the Surrey section of the M25 this coming weekend as work continues on a £317m improvement project.
New senior appointment for Cap HPI as Jeff Knight retires
Cap HPI has appointed Paul Titchmarsh as UK forecast manager following the retirement of Jeff Knight.
Free charger for fleets taking part in workplace EV charging trial
Companies are invited to take part in a trial of new, next-generation vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle workplace charging technology which could lower carbon emissions and reduce … Read More »
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S models on sale with up to 437 miles of range
Volkswagen has boosted its ID.7 flagship electric models with new longer-range and faster-charging variants.
Volvo EC40 and EX40 EVs gain Black Editions with 442hp AWD option
Volvo has rolled out a raft of model updates that introduce Black Edition versions, a new EV powertrain and the reinstated V60 and V90 estates in … Read More »
Renault opens EV pop-up store and test drives at Westfield Shopping Centre
Renault is giving shoppers the chance to explore its electrified cars with a pop-up store and test drive site at Westfield London Shopping Centre.
Samsara Asset Tag to help locate and protect equipment and tools
IoT devices powered by the Samsara Network are now available for businesses to protect assets and reduce costs.
Electric vehicle manufacturing revolution could slash future costs
Breakthrough electric vehicle production technology developed by Tesla could become widespread across the car sector, sparking significant reductions in the cost of EVs.
Mercia Fleet Management cuts client insurance costs by 25%
Mercia Fleet Management has secured a 25% reduction in insurance premiums for a major client at a time when insurance costs generally are on the increase.
Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley MP appointed Transport Secretary
Sheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh has set out her plans “to get Britain moving” as Transport Secretary in new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet.
New car club enables EV hire from NCP hubs across major UK cities
A new car club that enables drivers to access electric and hybrid vehicles from NCP car parks has launched in the UK.
Citroën opens orders for ë-C3 electric supermini
Citroën has opened orders for the new fully electric ë-C3 – one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet and auto sector’s to-do list for new government
Prominent fleet and automotive stakeholders set out their calls for action following Labour’s victory in the general election.
Shortlist revealed for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
Road safety charity Brake has revealed the shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, which recognise the hard work and dedication of the fleet sector … Read More »
Manheim seals deal with Vindis to handle thousands of fleet vehicles
Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) has won a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) deal with dealership group Vindis that will see it prepare thousands of Volkswagen Group vehicles for … Read More »
Diesel residuals to rise on back of falling new car sales, says Autorola
Diesel residual values will rise on the back of dramatically falling new car sales, according to Autorola.
Peugeot slashes EV prices and adds Allure Care warranty
Peugeot has cut prices across key electric cars and rolled out its Allure Care warranty further.
BYD partners with Ayvens to drive EV sales in Europe
Chinese carmaker BYD is partnering with leasing and mobility giant Ayvens to drive take-up of its electric cars and LCVs in Europe.
Bumper month for fleet registrations but EV share still flat
The UK new car market grew a modest 1.1% in June, driven yet again by robust demand from fleets while consumer take-up continued to drop off.
More than nine out of 10 BEV drivers wouldn’t switch back to ICE
The vast majority of BEV (battery electric vehicle) drivers are very unlikely to return to combustion-powered vehicles, latest research has found.
General Election 2024: Electric vehicle key asks for a new government
As the nation heads to the polls, Fleet World looks at some of the automotive and fleet sector’s electric vehicle wish list for the new government.
Believ links with Octopus Electroverse to bolster driver charge point access
Charge point operator Believ has partnered with the Octopus Electroverse EV charging card and app to boost driver access to charge points.
Ohme seals home charging deal with Bells Motor Group
Bells Motor Group has signed up Ohme as its official home charging partner.
