Rachel King

Hummingbird Insurance Services joins Driving for Better Business

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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

3 weeks ago / 0 comments

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

3 weeks ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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 »

New Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid available now

9 months ago / 0 comments

The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid is available to order now priced from £26,995 OTR.

Reported drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

9 months ago / 0 comments

Government statistics on reported road casualties for 2021 show that between 240 and 280 people were killed in collisions in Great Britain where at least one … Read More »

Used car values fall in July

9 months ago / 0 comments

Used car values fell by 1.9% in July despite wholesale activity, according to data experts at cap hpi. The fall of 1.9%, or £350 on average, … Read More »

Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories

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This week’s top fleet industry stories…

Grant Shapps welcomes opening of new ultra-rapid EV charging hub

9 months ago / 0 comments

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and MP for Welwyn Hatfield, Grant Shapps, welcomed the expansion of EV charging at The Bakehouse, Welwyn … Read More »

RED Driver Training partners with Volkswagen UK

9 months ago / 0 comments

RED Driver Training has partnered with Volkswagen UK to transition its learner fleet to Volkswagen Polo Life models. The roll out across RED Driver Training’s fleet … Read More »

News sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK

9 months ago / 0 comments

Sally Dennis has been appointed as sales director, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK. With over 30 years of automotive experience, Sally brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise … Read More »