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Grosvenor Group backs Mental Health Awareness Week with packed week of activities
Grosvenor Group hosted a packed week of activities focused on wellbeing in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.
vGroup International becomes exclusive distributor for Michelin
vGroup International has been named as an exclusive distributor for a range of Michelin products, expanding its vehicle accessory range further.
Munro debuts fully electric pickup with ‘prodigious off-road ability’
Scottish startup Munro has revealed its new Mk_1 Pick-Up, aimed at fleets seeking “prodigious off-road ability and exceptional practicality with zero tailpipe emissions”.
Non-emergency blue light vehicles get access to TfL bus lanes
Ambulances, police and fire vehicles across the capital can now use bus lanes on London’s main arterial roads, even when they’re not dealing with an emergency.
Tusker now sole salary sacrifice provider for all new Lloyds Banking Group business
Lloyds Banking Group has made Tusker the sole salary sacrifice provider for all new group business.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Government set to miss EV charger target for motorway services
The Government looks set to miss its own target for high-powered chargers at motorway services, potentially impacting electric vehicle adoption.
Intelligent Car Leasing renews sponsorship deal with Celtic FC
Personal contract hire and small business leasing specialist Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has renewed its sponsorship deal with Celtic FC for a further three years.
Milk & More scoops Geotab Innovation Award for EV rollout
Milk & More has taken Geotab’s ‘Innovation Award for Electric Vehicle Implementation’ for its work in going electric.
Tesla previews upcoming electric car in new teaser
Tesla has published an official teaser image of its next electric car, expected to be the much-anticipated Model 2 entry-level hatchback.
RAC simplifies SME breakdown cover with flexible contracts
The RAC has introduced new hassle-free monthly policies to help make paying for breakdown cover more flexible and affordable for small businesses.
Electric vehicles significantly more efficient in warmer months, Mina research proves
Electric cars and vans are over a third more efficient during warmer months, new data from Mina indicates.
Pay at any public charger with new EV fuel card
A new EV fuel card that enables drivers to pay at any public charger across the UK – and automatically get the VAT receipt back – … Read More »
Northgate enters chilled and freezer van rental sector with FridgeXpress deal
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired FridgeXpress for an undisclosed sum, marking its entry into the chilled and freezer van rental sector.
Radius invests £10m to boost fleet charging proposition
Global mobility and connectivity firm Radius has made a £10m investment into its EV division, Radius Charge, further reinforcing its charging proposition for fleets.
Addison Lee and ChargePoint showcase Fleet Hub to London deputy mayors
Addison Lee and ChargePoint have unveiled their new Fleet Hub to London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, and deputy mayor for environment and energy, Shirley … Read More »
Moto and Gridserve open new ultra-rapid charging hubs on A1
Moto and Gridserve have opened their latest ultra-rapid charging hubs, located at Moto Grantham and Moto Leeming Bar on the A1 and A1(M).
Slow charging costs rise but EVs still cheaper, finds AA Recharge Report
The cost of both slow and fast flat-rate charging at public chargers increased in April, according to new AA analysis.
Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid lands in UK
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is on sale in the UK, priced from £69,915.
Motorists’ top concerns revealed in IAM RoadSmart Driving Safety report
IAM RoadSmart has published its latest annual Driving Safety Culture report, revealing driver concerns over the cost of motoring, safety issues, and drink and drug driving.
Revised Range Rover gains longer-range plug-in hybrids
The 2023 Range Rover has gained higher-performance and longer-range plug-in hybrids as part of a range update.
Stellantis warns of Brexit threat to UK electric car production future
The future of electric vehicle production in the UK is under threat unless the Government reworks the Brexit deal, Vauxhall parent Stellantis has warned.
Reflex Vehicle Hire expands with acquisition of Hireway Vehicle Rental
Reflex Vehicle Hire has acquired Hireway Vehicle Rental in a £20m deal to further drive business growth.
Targa Telematics closes acquisition of Viasat Group Spa
Targa Telematics has successfully closed its deal for 100% share capital of Viasat Group.
Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
EV tyre wear down to drivers not vehicles, warns Red
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is down to the driver, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Estate agency slashes £60k a year off fleet costs with Holman
London estate agency Stirling Ackroyd is saving £60,000 a year on its fleet costs with the help of Holman’s flexible finance lease service.
Competition watchdog to probe supermarkets over fuel prices
The UK’s competition watchdog is to investigate supermarkets on fuel pricing as evidence suggests an increase in margins has led to higher prices at the pumps.
Osprey goes live with ultra-rapid charging hub in Essex
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra-rapid charging hub on the A127 in Essex.
Dundee opens new EV charging hub with ‘world-first’ innovation
Dundee City Council (DCC) has opened a brand-new EV charging hub, centred around accessibility and featuring latest innovations.
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