Natalie Middleton
Driver preference shifts to shorter-term leasing
British drivers are become more averse to long-term car finance, shifting their preference instead to more flexible leasing.
Epyx 1link Service Network transactions up 17% in record year
Epyx has reported a record year for its 1link Service Network platform with total UK transactions up 17% in 2022.
Octopus Energy grows UK’s largest virtual power plant with smart EV tariff
Octopus Energy has reached the landmark of managing more than 100MW of electric car charging power via its ‘Intelligent Octopus’ smart tariff – surpassing the largest … Read More »
Zest opens major EV charging site at Metrocentre
EV charging operator Zest has launched 56 EV charging sockets at the Metrocentre retail site, marking one of the largest EV charging facilities in the North … Read More »
DriveElectric launches FlexiHire for electric cars and vans
EV leasing specialist DriveElectric has introduced a new FlexiHire service, enabling businesses to obtain an EV quickly and affordably without a long-term commitment.
Sky engineer fleet goes zero with Mercedes-Benz eVito vans
Sky is deploying 11 Mercedes-Benz eVito electric panel vans on its engineer fleet, supporting its drive to go net zero carbon by 2030.
Bonnet grows EV network with 2,000 SureCharge locations
EV charging app Bonnet has expanded further with the addition of FM Conway’s SureCharge network.
Delays on e-scooter legislation could jeopardise micromobility rollout, warns Voi
The Government must set a clear date for e-scooter legislation or risk losing jobs and investment for “revolutionary and sustainable new transport”.
Quartix launches vehicle check app
A new app that can help fleets improve safety and support compliance requirements is now available from Quartix.
MG HS named UK’s best-selling new car in January
MG’s HS large SUV has taken the lead in the UK sales charts for January, as revealed in the latest SMMT vehicle sales data.
Telematics vital for smooth switch to job-need EVs, say fleets
Telematics is a crucial element in a smooth shift to electric vans and job-need electric cars, the Association of Fleet Professionals has reported.
Allianz to use green parts and approved repairers to cut fleet repair times
Allianz Commercial has updated its fleet policies to reduce repair times and increase efficiency.
£200m fund to boost walking and cycling opens to councils in England
Local authorities across England can now bid for a share of a new £200m government fund to help drive active travel.