Natalie Middleton
Lax driver approach to servicing impacting residual values, warns Liquid Fleet
Drivers who don’t strictly adhere to manufacturer service intervals are impacting residual values, according to Liquid Fleet.
New senior sales appointment at ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster has appointed Kel Monstad as territory sales manager as the business looks to expand its account management footprint.
Two weeks left to enter Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
Fleet operators, suppliers, manufacturers and individuals have two weeks left to champion their road safety achievements by entering this year’s UK Fleet Champions Awards, run by … Read More »
Drivers still being hit by ‘unreasonably’ high fuel margins, RAC tells government
Average margins on fuel remain ‘unreasonably’ high despite government action to clamp down on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices, the RAC has warned.
PACTS manifesto calls for graduated driver licensing and Road Safety Investigation Branch
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has unveiled its manifesto, calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities … Read More »
Lack of home charger access is drivers’ biggest barrier to buying a used EV, dealers say
A lack of access to home charging is the biggest objection given by drivers considering a used electric vehicle, new research shows.
ZEV mandate, new EV OEMs and fleet skills shortages spotlighted at AFP conference
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, new manufacturer entrants, controlling insurance costs and skills shortages are the key issues facing fleets this year, according to the … Read More »
Landmark EV charging hub supports Network Rail Scotland with electric switch
Network Rail Scotland has gone live with the first of two major EV charging hubs to support electrification of its operational fleet.
UK to introduce new laws to prosecute dangerous cyclists
Cyclists who kill or seriously injure due to dangerous or careless cycling could face up to 14 years in prison under a new offence being introduced … Read More »
Targa Telematics Smart Vehicle Protector helps battle against vehicle theft
New data from Targa Telematics and Viasat shows their Smart Vehicle Protector technology is helping to drive down vehicle thefts in the UK.
Cybersecurity strategies prompt wider fleet move to specialist software, reports FleetCheck
Cybersecurity strategies are leading more businesses move to specialist fleet software to protect sensitive data, FleetCheck has reported.
EVA England manifesto calls for change on EV charging costs and democratisation
EVA England – which advocates the transition to electric vehicles on behalf of EV drivers – has launched its 2024 manifesto in Westminster.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Enyaq
Our new Škoda Enyaq long-termer has changed colour and got a shedload faster.
PoGo Charge now available on Allstar Chargepass
PoGo Charge, one of the UK’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid charge point operators, is now available on the Allstar Chargepass network.
Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK
Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched in the UK.
Renault to put focus on autonomous minibuses not cars
Renault Group is advancing its autonomous vehicle strategy with a new approach that will explore full autonomy for public transport but not for private cars.
Zero-emission cars up 18% in 2023, Department for Transport data reveals
More than 314,000 new cars with zero tailpipe emissions were registered in 2023, an increase of 18%.
New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
A new road risk management platform designed to keep businesses compliant has launched for the UK fleet sector.
All-new Nissan Interstar: Prices announced as pre-orders open
Pre-orders are now open for the diesel variant of Nissan’s all-new Interstar large van, which is priced from £33,090 (excl. VAT).
E-Training World helps fleets crack down on drink and drug driving with new module
E-Training World has launched a new training module tackling the rising issues of drink- and drug-driving.
Willmott Dixon halves driver offences and own-fault claims
Construction firm Willmott Dixon has signed a new contract with TTC for end-to-end fleet compliance and driver training following a highly successful three-year partnership.
Tevva prepares to call in administrators while seeking rescue deal
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva has confirmed that it’s preparing to call in administrators while seeking a rescue deal.
Vauxhall Frontera gets 248-mile EV range and seven-seat option
Vauxhall has premiered its new Frontera SUV, launching later this year in both battery electric and petrol mild hybrid variants.
National Highways spearheads fleet electrification with Toyota bZ4X electric SUV
National Highways is deploying 51 Toyota bZ4X electric SUVs on its fleet, supporting its work to go net zero.
AA Business Services launches online breakdown reporting tool for SME fleets
AA Business Services has introduced an online breakdown reporting tool for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), slashing vehicle offroad (VOR) times.
More than four out of 10 Brits believe myth that EVs catch fire easily
Negative tabloid and social media coverage means more than four out of 10 people (43%) think electric vehicles catch fire easily, new research shows.
Seven out of 10 fleets open to new manufacturers
More than seven out of 10 fleets (71%) are open to introducing manufacturers which are new to the UK to their choice lists, research shows.
Majority of van drivers now say EVs are more cost effective to run
The majority of British van drivers agree now that electric vans are more cost effective to run.
Ayvens goes live with rebranded Carmarket used vehicle marketplace
Ayvens has launched its newly rebranded Avyens Carmarket used car remarketing platform globally.
Upgraded SEAT Leon gets new-gen plug-in hybrid and digital tech
SEAT has revamped its Leon family car with latest-generation plug-in hybrid and petrol engines alongside new digital technologies.
