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Ford and ALD go live with new ‘one-stop shop’ fleet management business
Ford and ALD have officially launched their new leasing and fleet management business in the UK, covering car and commercial vehicle operators and available on a … Read More »
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid priced from £44,995
Kia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid Sorento is now available to pre-order, priced from £44,995 and aimed at fleet as well as private drivers.
Facelifted Hyundai Kona hybrid pricing and specs
Hyundai has updated its Kona compact SUV with a revised engine line-up and the introduction of a new sporty N Line trim.
Europcar signs up Kwik Fit for self-serve tyre bookings
Europcar customers can now use a self-serve facility for tyre replacements under the rental company’s tie-up with Kwik Fit Fleet.
Selling used vehicles purely online could hit prices, says Shoreham
Solely using online auctions to dispose of fleet vehicles could compromise the number of bids and potentially prices, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Cazoo branches into car subscriptions with Drover acquisition
Online car retailer Cazoo is to acquire car subscription platform Drover, accelerating its planned launch into subscription services as it looks to become the ‘Netflix of … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs reports record moDel growth despite pandemic
Ebbon-Dacs has reported a significant rise in take-up and use of its moDel electronic vehicle delivery and collection solution despite the pandemic.
BCA targets strong vehicle demand with ‘biggest-ever’ festive sales programme
BCA is running a festive sales programme said to be its biggest-ever and offering thousands of cars and light commercials online.
EVs meeting or beating petrols and diesels on WLCs, finds Ogilvie
Ogilvie Fleet has published new ‘True Cost’ WLC figures for electric vehicles, showing how electric vehicles are, in many cases, working out the same or lower … Read More »
FCA signs up NewMotion for complete EV charging solution for fleets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is to support European fleets switching to EVs with a new complete charging solution from NewMotion.
Integrated EV charger and telematics solution launches for electric fleets
EO Charging has collaborated with Geotab and LEVL to create a new integrated EV charger and telematics solution for fleets running electric vehicles.
Government to review legal status of e-scooters following trials
Current on-road trials of e-scooters will be key to a decision about whether they will be legalised in the future, the Government has told the Transport … Read More »
SEAT Arona and Ibiza now on AA fleet
The AA is making the SEAT Arona and Ibiza available to its driving school instructors under a new tie-up with SEAT Fleet.
Alphabet names new chief commercial officer
Alphabet GB has appointed Spencer Halil is to join the Alphabet Management Committee as chief commercial officer.
Zego to roll out usage-based insurance to Europe
Mobility insurance specialist Zego has secured a European broking licence, enabling it push ahead with international expansion post-Brexit.
Free DriveTech white paper to support fleet switch to EVs
A new and free white paper is now available for fleets to help them switch to electric vehicles.
Free Back to Work App offer extended until March 2021
A free download offer for an app designed to handle the risk management for returning drivers has been extended to March 2021.
TfL’s guidance on safe travel as London moves to tier 3
Transport for London (TfL) has set out guidelines for customers in London, helping to ensure safe commuting and travel during the new tier 3 restrictions.
Second issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine now live
With the much-fabled electric vehicle tipping point pretty much upon us, Fleet World Group has published the second issue of the EV Fleet World Digital magazine.
Škoda iV plug-in hybrids now available for UK’s blue-light fleets
Škoda’s Superb iV and Octavia iV / vRS iV models are being made available on its blue light fleet, marking the brand’s first plug-in hybrid offerings … Read More »
Audi A3 gets more powerful plug-in hybrid
Audi is adding to its A3 plug-in hybrid line-up with a new more powerful version.
Need for fleet education on safety systems as drivers switch off ADAS
Providing fleet drivers with increased education on the vital benefits of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) could stop many from switching off such systems on the … Read More »
Subaru’s first all-electric vehicle to arrive as midsize SUV
Subaru has confirmed its first all-electric vehicle is due to launch in Europe in the first half of this decade as a midsize SUV.
Hyundai UK to price-protect all orders in event of no-deal Brexit
Hyundai Motor UK has announced it will price-protect all orders taken until the end of the year, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Rolec expands EV charging solutions with new acquisitions
Rolec Services has acquired the VendElectric and Group Manager charging networks.
EVs noticeably enticing drivers back to company cars, says Arval
“Noticeable” numbers of former opt-out drivers are coming back to company car schemes thanks to the benefits of electric vehicles, according to Arval.
Ex-fleet stock price fall in lockdown was ‘short-term blip’, says Aston Barclay
Volumes and values of ex-fleet stock saw a large fall in the November lockdown but the used fleet sector remains up overall, according to Aston Barclay.
Hyundai reveals prices and specs for new Tucson
Hyundai has announced launch details for the new Tucson compact SUV, which will be priced from £28,495 when it arrives in showrooms in early January 2021.
Drink-driving conviction could cost motorists £70k, warns IAM
Being caught for drink driving could cost motorists as much as £70k or even more, according to new research from IAM RoadSmart.
Michelin to connect all its car tyres by 2023
Michelin will incorporate Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips into all its car tyres by 2023, helping to enhance driver safety and provide predictive maintenance services.
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New Mercedes-Benz C-Class goes electrified only
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 all-electric crossover revealed
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Honda’s new hybrid-only HR-V crossover revealed
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Avis Budget Group appoints UK general manager
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Trackstar wins latest BMW tracking deal with new innovation
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Škoda expands Enyaq iV electric SUV range with new SportLine variant
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AA to reveal tech breakthrough in new webinar
