Natalie Middleton
CES 2024: Kia previews electric vans with PBV concepts
Kia has showcased its upcoming electric vans with the unveiling of three ‘PBV’ concepts and its overarching strategy at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
Global Vans buys XLCR to create leasing ‘super broker’
Global Vans has acquired XLCR Vehicle Leasing in a deal to create a car and van leasing ‘super broker’.
EV-only policies could cost businesses and spike emissions, warns VWFS Fleet
Employers need to be wary of deploying EV-only policies before drivers are fully on board with electric vehicles, as they could put sustainability goals at risk.
Aston Barclay adopts AI-powered inspection system in UK-first
Aston Barclay has become the first UK remarketing firm to deploy a new inspection scanner that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure precise and consistent vehicle … Read More »
Record rate of charge point installations in 2023, reveals Zapmap
The UK’s public EV charging network soared 45% in 2023, reaching 53,906 charging points by year-end, new Zapmap figures reveal.
Kwik Fit to drive mobile tyre fitting operation under new chief
Kwik Fit has appointed Mark Wellings to lead its mobile tyre fitting operation, replacing Simon Lucas.
FMG Repair Services expands into new Bristol site
FMG Repair Services has opened the doors to a new accident repair centre, located just off the M4 in Bristol.
Managing director appointment at Synergy Car Leasing
Vehicle leasing broker Synergy Car Leasing has appointed Will Voisey as managing director to drive the next phase of its growth strategy.
BT to repurpose old street cabinets as EV charge points
BT Group is to turn its old green street cabinets into EV charge points in a move to tackle the current national shortfall in electric vehicle … Read More »
Solera expands fleet team with new senior appointment
Solera has appointed Jog Lall as the business development director for international fleet solutions.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet leasing to underpin ZEV mandate success, but action needed on vans, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has spotlighted the fleet leasing sector’s critical role in Britain meeting its electric vehicle targets under the newly implemented ZEV mandate – while highlighting … Read More »
Surging fleet sales push new car market to best year since 2019
The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic, with growth driven entirely by fleet investment.
Supermarket fuel profits still too high despite pump price drop, says RAC
Average petrol and diesel pump prices fell again in December, but ‘the big four supermarkets’ are still taking unfair profit margins, according to the RAC.
Kwik Fit acquires bike servicing firm Fettle to support last-mile delivery fleets
Kwik Fit has acquired bicycle servicing start-up Fettle in a move to “revolutionise the service experience in cycling” and support businesses using fleets of e-bikes and … Read More »
City Auction Group appoints new head of dealership and EV remarketing
Nicola Hurst has joined City Auction Group as its new head of dealership and EV remarketing for the group’s Peterborough auction site.
Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event with its electrified SUV line-up
Mazda has confirmed its attendance as an event partner at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, giving fleets the chance to see its electrified SUV range … Read More »
Used EV prices rebound in Q4 2023, reports Autorola
Used electric vehicle prices made a comeback at the end of 2023, data from Autorola reveals.
Two new Chinese EV brands to imminently launch in UK
Seres and Skywell are the latest Chinese EV challenger brands to hit the UK, bringing electric vehicles priced from under £30,000.
Updated Volkswagen T-Cross goes on sale in UK
Volkswagen’s updated T-Cross is now available in the UK, featuring new design features and enhanced standard equipment and technology.
Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group.
AFP unveils new training programme amid record-high demand
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled its training programme for 2024, providing an extensive offering amid record levels of demand.
E-Training World launches module on how to avoid common collision situations
E-Training World has released a new module focused on helping drivers avoid collisions.
AFP to share benefits of membership at 2024 Great British Fleet Event
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has confirmed it will return to the Great British Fleet Event, promoting the benefits of membership.
Electric SUVs prove viable fleet alternative to vans
Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported.
BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla
China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker in the last quarter of 2023.
Fisker appoints Santander as UK finance partner
American EV brand Fisker has signed up Santander Consumer Finance as its preferred finance partner for UK fleet and private customers.
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law
New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 … Read More »
Fleet trends for 2024: The view from the sector experts
2024 is now upon us – and some of the UK’s pre-eminent fleet sector specialists give their views on what the next 12 months have in … Read More »
Arriva driver scores Trakm8 Road Safety Hero Award
Richard Prescott, a dedicated driver from Arriva Bus, has emerged as the winner of Trakm8’s search for the Road Safety Hero of 2023.
