Natalie Middleton
Used car values stable after months of volatility, reports Cap HPI
Used car values stabilised in January, marking an end to the volatility seen since October 2023.
KCOM awards fleet safety deal to VisionTrack
KCOM, one of the UK’s longest-established communications services providers, has signed up VisionTrack as its safety camera partner.
Northgate reveals 2024 programme of national EV roadshows
Northgate – show partner at this year’s Great British Fleet Event – has revealed dates for its 2024 national EV roadshows, designed to help fleets make … Read More »
Third of drivers say Highway Code changes endangering pedestrians
A third of drivers (31%) think pedestrians now face greater danger at junctions following Highway Code changes meant to increase safety.
Essentials on EV operation and costs revealed in new remarketing white paper
A new white paper setting out the essentials of electric cars for dealers and buyers is now available from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Fleet Assist appoints Karen Ewer as operations director
Fleet Assist has promoted Karen Ewer to the newly created position of operations director.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Maxus eDeliver 7 medium electric van on sale
Harris Maxus has opened orders for its new eDeliver 7 medium electric van, priced from £44,995 (excl. VAT).
TfL suppliers must be FORS Gold accredited from April 2024
Transport for London (TfL) is introducing new requirements for fleet service contracts to continue improving vehicle safety on London’s roads.
Vehicle theft up 8% as criminal gangs exploit high values and ‘low risk of capture’
Vehicle theft has soared 8% in the last year, fuelled by a rise in organised gangs, high used car prices and a “low risk of capture”.
New entry-level Smart #1 brings £4k saving
Smart has added a new entry-level model to its #1 line-up, delivering a £4,000 saving.
Peugeot’s E-308 SW electric estate opens for orders
The Peugeot E-308 SW is now open for orders, priced from £41,250.
Osprey Charging opens rapid EV charging site in Daventry
Osprey Charging has opened three high-powered EV chargers at the Boat House in Daventry, supporting local residents, businesses and visitors.
New Volkswagen Passat now on sale with longer-range PHEVs
The new Passat is now available to order in the UK, providing more space and longer-range plug-in hybrids.
UK light vehicle production tops one million units in best year since 2019
UK annual light vehicle production has risen above one million units for the first time since 2019.
Sainsbury’s opens ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Fosse Park store
Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new ultra-rapid EV charging hub at its store at its store in Fosse Park, Leicester.
Škoda reveals Scala and Kamiq prices and equipment
Škoda has announced prices and specification for its updated Scala and Kamiq models as order books open.
Earn recognition for your corporate success at the Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet operators and suppliers still have time to enter this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards to celebrate their corporate achievements.
Kwik Fit opens new national fleet support centre and grows fleet leadership team
Kwik Fit has opened a new national Fleet Customer Support Centre just outside Glasgow, while also announcing an expanded leadership team.
Government shelves plans to change MOT test frequency
The Government has confirmed that the first MOT test will remain at three years for now after a consultation revealed widespread condemnation.
Ionity, Raw Charging and Weev join Allstar EV roaming network
Allstar has expanded its rapid EV roaming network with the addition of the Ionity, Raw Charging and Weev networks.
Geotab UK team fundraise for Brake with skydive
Team members at Geotab UK have completed a skydive to help raise funds in support of Brake.
ZEV new car mandate could put used car market ‘on a knife edge’, warns Indicata
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate for new cars risks damaging the used market as OEMs look to meet their zero emissions new car targets in … Read More »
Octopus Energy and Gett sign EV charging partnership for London’s black cabs
Octopus Energy has teamed up with UK black cab app Gett to bring streamlined EV charging to more than 4,000 electric taxis in London.
Van operators starting to see real potential for hydrogen, says AFP
Some fleet operators are starting to “take hydrogen seriously” as a fuel option on the back of new developments and continued challenges with battery electric vans, … Read More »
Bypass EV fuel card now fully integrated with Tesla Superchargers
The ‘Bypass’ EV fuel card is now fully integrated with Tesla Superchargers, further enhancing its charging proposition for fleets and drivers.
Worcestershire councils to add 120 EV chargers in £2.1m Zest tie-up
North-East Worcestershire is to gain a series of new EV charging points on council-owned land under a partnership.
Used EV prices boosted, reports Aston Barclay
The shortage of new sub-£25,000 electric cars gave the used EV sector a welcome boost in Q4, according to Aston Barclay.
Targa Telematics announces new collaboration with Here Technologies
Targa Telematics is enhancing its smart mobility and fleet management solutions under a new tie-up with location data and technology platform Here Technologies.
2024 Volkswagen Golf delivers new plug-in hybrid and improved tech
Volkswagen has unwrapped its updated Golf, which debuts a new longer-range plug-in hybrid and a next-generation infotainment system that includes ChatGPT.
