Rachel King
Removal of Insurance Premium Tax for electric cars could encourage drivers to switch
More than a third (36%) of motorists would be encouraged to replace their current petrol or diesel vehicle for an electric model if the 12% Insurance … Read More »
High voltage cars require additional maintenance time
The maintenance requirement of high voltage cars takes longer than an average ICE vehicle, says ATS Euromaster, even if overall Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) is … Read More »
ChargePoint accelerates fleet electrification
ChargePoint announced the availability of a low-cost charging solution to enable more fleets to go electric. Priced at less than £1000, the Level 2 charger lowers … Read More »
Cupra entices first time electric car buyers with return option
The all-electric, award-winning CUPRA Born is being offered with a UK first three-month return option for drivers who are yet to be fully convinced that an … Read More »
Somersham Parish Council partners with Believ
Believ, electric vehicle charge point operator, has partnered with Somersham Parish Council, Cambridgeshire, to install fully funded EV charge points. The partnership aims to offer local … Read More »
SMR dashboards now given as standard to Epyx customers
Fleet benchmarking reports that use 29 million data points are now being made available as standard to all fleets who use Epyx’s 1link Service Network platform … Read More »
AA launches Vixa car wellness app
Three in 10 (30%) drivers are unsure how to check their tyres properly, so that they are turning to The AA’s new ‘wellness for cars’ app … Read More »
Hummingbird Insurance Services joins Driving for Better Business
Hummingbird Insurance Services (HISLTD) has partnered with National Highways’ Driving for Better Business (DfBB) scheme, reinforcing its ongoing commitment keeping road safety at the forefront of … Read More »
Osprey Charging hits major network milestone
Osprey Charging has hit a network milestone with over 1,000 public rapid EV chargers now live across the UK. Osprey Charging now has over 1,000 live … Read More »
Cupra UK launches five-year extended warranty
CUPRA has introduced a five-year/90,000 mile warranty across the range, for all CUPRA models from 3 April 2024. The new warranty will be valid for orders … Read More »
French police 20 times more likely to breathalyse you
British motorists are being warned they are twenty times more likely to be breathalysed in France than in the UK. The gendarmes tested 109 drivers per … Read More »
Alphabet bolsters support for smaller fleets with new appointment
Leasing and mobility firm Alphabet (GB) has announced the appointment of Nick Martin as its new SME sales manager. The appointment reinforces Alphabet’s commitment to scaling … Read More »
Taranto and Fleetworks collaborate on parking fine management solution
Traffic enforcement and management software firm, Taranto, and Fleetworks, a fleet vehicle fine management system, have collaborated to enable rapid, easy transfer of liability (ToL) for … Read More »
eBay car security index reveals drivers are becoming more security conscious
Sales data analysis for theft prevention products bought on eBay has uncovered what drivers are buying and their location. eBay analysed the key security items purchased, … Read More »
Six-in-10 want ‘noise cameras’ rolled out so drivers of excessively loud vehicles are caught and fined
Drivers want to see cameras that can automatically detect vehicles with illegally loud exhausts or whose engines are revved unnecessarily rolled out across the UK, according … Read More »
Solar powered park and ride for Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council has opened the UK’s first solar powered Park and Ride in Stourton, serviced by electric buses that link the Park and Ride to … Read More »
Webfleet and VEV announce strategic partnership to optimise fleet electrification
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has entered into a partnership with new e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate commercial EV fleet adoption. VEV provides a unique … Read More »
JLR announces 300 new jobs in the Midlands
JLR has announced it is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands. The roles will support the continued growth of Range Rover … Read More »
Fall in used EV prices helps boost sales and reduce stock levels, reports INDICATA
Stock levels of used EVs came down in July to their lowest point in 2023 as demand from consumers for second hand zero emission cars continued … Read More »
SSE supercharges Melksham’s ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure
SSE Energy Solutions has today opened a new publicly accessible 10-bay EV charging hub at its Spa Road depot in Melksham, increasing the number of ultra-rapid … Read More »
Pioneering solar car port launched at council HQ
Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array – one of the biggest of its kind in the UK. … Read More »
Isuzu UK renews commitment as official supplier for Welsh Rugby Union
Isuzu UK has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as the Official Supplier for the years 2023 to 2025. This … Read More »
New Chinese car brand OMODA announces first UK model
New Chinese car brand OMODA is set to enter the UK Crossover SUV market with its debut model, the OMODA 5, later this year, with sales … Read More »
Zest opens rapid EV charge points across North Yorkshire
Zest and North Yorkshire Council open rapid EV charge points across Ryedale. EV charging infrastructure network, Zest, has worked with North Yorkshire Council to open the … Read More »
Ford’s Lisa Brankin adds UK chair position to MD role
Managing director Lisa Brankin has taken on the additional role of chairing Ford’s UK operations. Brankin succeeds Tim Slatter, promoted to a global US-based Ford role, as … Read More »
ABAX extends partnership with Zego
Telematics brand ABAX has extended its partnership with Zego Behaviour Based Fleet insurance to track, monitor and optimise fleet operations. Telematics brand ABAX has announced an … Read More »
Zenith wins royal recognition
Independent leasing fleet management and vehicle outsourcing company, Zenith, has been honoured in the Princess Royal Training Awards. Zenith has earned national recognition from HRH … Read More »
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter … Read More »
New research shows drivers find paying for parking stressful
Škoda research shows how stressful paying for parking is for British drivers, with 40% finding it as stress-inducing as being late for work. Drivers are finding … Read More »
Two deputy chairs appointed at Association of Fleet Professionals
Two new deputy chairs have been appointed by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Lorna McAtear and Matt Hammond have replaced the outgoing deputy chair, Stewart … Read More »
