Natalie Middleton
Local authorities ‘going backwards’ in plans to roll out charging
Local authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle infrastructure plans, seriously putting at risk the Government’s ambition to have 300,000 public charge points available by … Read More »
Europcar adds Mercedes-Benz eVito to commercial fleet
Europcar Vans & Trucks has added the Mercedes-Benz eVito to its fleet.
Humax enters UK EV charging market with launch of 7.4kW home charger
Humax has entered the EV charging market for the first time in the UK.
Toyota C-HR Plug-in PHEV crossover now on sale
Toyota’s C-HR crossover is now available with a plug-in hybrid electric model, completing the powertrain line-up.
Chancellor’s Spring Budget overlooks urgent needs of zero-emission vans
The Spring Budget has left van fleets looking to go electric with more questions than answers, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.
Spring Budget 2024: Extension of full expensing could unlock £1bn for commercial vehicles
The Chancellor has committed to extending full expensing to the rental and leasing sectors in a landmark shift.
Spring Budget delivers zero incentives for zero-emission motoring
A distinct lack of electric vehicle support measures in the Spring Budget has sparked furore across the fleet, automotive and EV sectors.
Spring Budget 2024: Fuel duty cut extended
The Chancellor has confirmed that fuel duty will remain at its current rate and be frozen for the next 12 months in the Spring Budget.
Sign up for our breakfast briefing roundtable on optimising direct fulfilment operations
Van Fleet World has teamed up with Paragon from Aptean to run a breakfast briefing roundtable event for delivery fleets.
Tusker car fleet now three-quarters fully electric
Tusker has reported its strongest-ever year in the company’s history as a result of rising demand for EVs on salary sacrifice.
Short-term leases used to address growing grey fleet challenges
Businesses are increasingly onboarding short-term lease cars to address grey fleet issues as part of a pool car arrangement.
BVRLA-led consortium gives 3.4m reasons for Chancellor to help electric vans
Over three million van drivers – 1 in 10 workers – are at risk of being left behind in the transition to cleaner, greener vehicles, unless … Read More »
Redde Northgate appoints Neil McCrossan as MD UK & Ireland
Redde Northgate has named Neil McCrossan as its new Northgate UK & Ireland managing director.
UK needs more – not less – green investment, warns Fleet Evolution
The UK risks missing ‘golden’ investment opportunities in the impending green revolution because of decisions by both major political parties to row back on previous spending … Read More »
Tesco expands electric home delivery fleet with 150 Iveco eDaily vans
Tesco is adding 150 Iveco eDaily vans to its growing electric home delivery fleet.
Flakt Group overhauls car and van fleet with help of Ogilvie True Cost
Flakt Group has revamped its entire company car and van policy and introduced its first electric vehicles with the help of Ogilvie Fleet.
SSE ultra-rapid charging hubs now on Octopus Electroverse
SSE Energy Solutions has joined the Octopus Electroverse EV roaming service, providing easy access to its expanding network of ultra-rapid charging hubs.
Drivers hit by biggest monthly fuel price rises in five months
Fuel prices rocketed in February on the back of the rising cost of oil.
Soaring fleet demand delivers best new car market for 20 years
UK new car registrations surged 14.0% in February to 84,886 units, recording the best performance for the month since 2004.
Protector Insurance boosts fleet proposition with AA partnership
Fleet insurance provider Protector Insurance has selected AA Business Services as its accident management supplier.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK and Rightcharge support electric fleet shift
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has teamed up with Rightcharge to help van drivers and fleets go electric.
Charging apps to send real-time power cut alerts
A new open data initiative that allows EV drivers to get information on EV chargers out of service due to a power outage has gone live … Read More »
Shurgard Self-Storage to build ultra-fast charging stations in UK
Shurgard Self-Storage is to introduce ultra-rapid charging stations at its locations in the UK and the Netherlands under a new partnership.
Chancellor must end EV injustice and reintroduce consumer incentives, say businesses
A collaboration of businesses, led by FairCharge, Auto Trader and E.On, is calling on the Government to reduce VAT on public EV charging and revisit consumer … Read More »
E-Training World to showcase latest-generation online driver profiling solution at GBFE
E-Training World will be at this April’s Great British Fleet Event to reveal its new online driver profiling and e-driver training system.
Citroën adds new powertrains for C4 and ë-C4 models
Citroën has expanded the line-up for its C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X models.
EVs covering more miles while petrol and diesel vehicles drive fewer
Britain’s motorists are driving electric vehicles further as petrol and diesel average mileages fall, according to a new study by Cap HPI.
March issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now available to read, complete with a special article on fleet management.
DriiveMe closes record 2023 with 92% growth
DriiveMe has reported record results for 2023 on the back on an “explosion” in demand for driven vehicle movements.
Carbon reporting is rising issue for fleets, says AFP
Carbon reporting is becoming increasingly more important for everyday fleet management, with two significant developments in 2024 potentially impacting on fleets.
