Natalie Middleton
Fleets rethink company car eligibility in bid to manage costs
Inflationary pressures are driving organisations to reassess company car eligibility in a bid to manage costs.
Defra renews fleet SMR deal with Rivus
Rivus has resecured the deal to provide fleet servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair for the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
BMW Group appoints Matt Collins as new fleet chief
BMW Group UK has named Matt Collins as its new general manager of corporate sales, effective immediately.
Postcode lottery for EV-qualified technicians could hamper electric switch
Big gaps in the availability of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles could undermine consumer confidence, new research reveals.
Fiat launches £3k electric car grant for 500e
Fiat has launched its own electric car ‘grant’ in the UK, compensating for the defunct Plug-in Car Grant.
Fleet Alliance teams with Diode for new EV readiness tool
Leasing and fleet management specialist Fleet Alliance has introduced a new solution to help businesses assess whether they are ready to make the transition to electric … Read More »
Lexus enters compact SUV sector with ‘breakthrough’ hybrid LBX
Lexus has made its move into the compact SUV sector with the unveiling of its hybrid-only LBX crossover.
LeasePlan rolls out EV dashboard timer to help cut charger queues
LeasePlan has launched a new dashboard timer for its EV customers, which it says could help improve charging wait times and driver communications.
Diesel prices tumble but should be lower, says RAC
Diesel pump prices have fallen by a record 12p a litre in one month but RAC data indicates that drivers are still being overcharged.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Scala
We’ve got a new long-termer on our fleet – and it’s big on space and practicality but small when it comes to list price.
Allstar boosts fleet charging network with InstaVolt partnership
Allstar has grown its UK-wide charging network further under a new tie-up with InstaVolt.
Robust fleet demand pushes new car market to 10th month of growth
New car registrations rose 16.7% in May to 145,204 units on the back of strong fleet demand, securing the 10th consecutive month of growth.
Adesa Europe CEO Johan Meyssen announces retirement
Johan Meyssen is retiring as CEO at Adesa after 15 years at the business.
New look 2023 Mazda2 on sale now
The Mazda2 has received a revised new look with fresh exterior styling and new cabin trim treatment and is arriving in UK dealerships now.
Legacy ICE vehicles could mean fleets need to learn new SMR skills
Legacy petrol and diesel vehicles that might need to be operated well beyond 2030 could mean fleets have to learn a new range of service, maintenance … Read More »
New calls for the fleet sector to accelerate the adoption of AI
Fleet technology firm, Digital INNK says that AI should be implemented into business processes within 18 months if the fleet sector is to avoid being left … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with an MG4 EV
It’s already the UK Car of the Year but can the MG4 EV pass muster in a week-long test by Al Suttie?
EV drivers using public chargers overnight save up to £260 a year
Electric vehicle owners using public chargers overnight are on track to save up to £260 a year, according to new research undertaken by EV charging app … Read More »
Saints Southwest gets electric wheels for fleet
Coaching and education organisation Saints Southwest has added an electric vehicle to its fleet after partnering up with South West Nissan’s dealership in Wellington, Somerset.
Waypoint Asset Management teams with InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at UK sites
Property manager Waypoint Asset Management has signed up InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at locations across the UK.
Servicesure Autocentres partners with Recharge Rescue to support EV drivers
National garage programme Servicesure Autocentres has teamed up with Recharge Rescue; an insured product specifically designed for EV drivers providing 24/7 emergency roadside charging.
Home electric vehicle charging costs to drop
The forthcoming electricity price reductions will ensure home EV charging costs drop but drivers can easily lower them more, according to Ohme.
Gurtam pivots Wialon telematics platform to new industry sectors and markets
European software developer Gurtam is targeting further expansion for its Wialon telematics and IoT platform, taking it into new sectors and markets to further its global … Read More »
Elements of seasonality emerge in used car values
The used car sector displayed some traditional seasonal pressures in April, latest figures from BCA reveal.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Business miles hike up for smaller fleets but uncertainty on duty of care
Business mileage among smaller fleets is increasing but many managers still lack understanding of their duty of care requirements.
Paul Springate joins Mobility iQ team to drive mobility super app forward
The Miles Consultancy has appointed Paul Springate as director of sales operations for its Mobility iQ app.
AA shakes up driving school fleet with new brands and EVs
The AA has expanded its driving school tuition fleet with new manufacturers, models and engine types, reflecting the changing face of UK motoring.
Almost one in four car models available in fully electric form
The choice and driving range of electric vehicle models has significantly expanded in recent years, delivering “an electric car choice for every need”.
Fleet adoption of technology to manage incidents is ‘slower than expected’
Fleets are missing out on opportunities to boost efficiency and safety using the latest technology.
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