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Gurtam pivots Wialon telematics platform to new industry sectors and markets
European software developer Gurtam is targeting further expansion for its Wialon telematics and IoT platform, taking it into new sectors and markets to further its global … Read More »
Elements of seasonality emerge in used car values
The used car sector displayed some traditional seasonal pressures in April, latest figures from BCA reveal.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Business miles hike up for smaller fleets but uncertainty on duty of care
Business mileage among smaller fleets is increasing but many managers still lack understanding of their duty of care requirements.
Paul Springate joins Mobility iQ team to drive mobility super app forward
The Miles Consultancy has appointed Paul Springate as director of sales operations for its Mobility iQ app.
AA shakes up driving school fleet with new brands and EVs
The AA has expanded its driving school tuition fleet with new manufacturers, models and engine types, reflecting the changing face of UK motoring.
Almost one in four car models available in fully electric form
The choice and driving range of electric vehicle models has significantly expanded in recent years, delivering “an electric car choice for every need”.
Fleet adoption of technology to manage incidents is ‘slower than expected’
Fleets are missing out on opportunities to boost efficiency and safety using the latest technology.
Applied Driving and VisionTrack team up to revolutionise fleet and driver safety
Applied Driving has partnered with AI video telematics and connected vehicle data leader Visiontrack to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution.
Advisory Fuel Rates fall but electric rate stays static
HMRC has published latest Advisory Fuel Rates, introducing lower rates across all diesel car categories but retaining the current Advisory Electricity Rate.
UK car production up 9.9% in April as exports surge
Car manufacturing output in the UK rose for the third month running in April, soaring 9.9%.
Monta and Egg team up for unified commercial charging solution
Charging solutions provider Egg has partnered with EV charging platform Monta to offer a simple and easy-to-manage commercial charging solution in the UK.
JLR owner poised to pick UK for electric car battery plant, say reports
JLR parent company Tata is set to choose the UK as the location for its multibillion pound electric car battery plant in Europe, the BBC has … Read More »
LEVC introduces upgraded battery for VN5 van and TX taxi
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has announced a battery upgrade for new TX taxis and VN5 vans, lowering CO2 and improving range.
Osprey opens largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub in South West
Osprey Charging has opened a major new ultra-rapid EV charging hub in the South West, said to be the largest in the region.
UK’s largest fleets call for ambitious ZEV mandate
Major UK fleets including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail have called on the Government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero-emission vehicles in … Read More »
Road deaths up 8.7% in 2022, new DfT figures reveal
New figures out today from the Department for Transport show that road fatalities rose from 1,558 in 2021 to 1,695 in 2022 – an increase of … Read More »
Pothole breakdowns up 29% in April, warns AA
Pothole-related breakdowns continue to surge in the UK as the UK’s road conditions worsen.
BMW reveals new 5 Series and first-ever fully electric i5
BMW has taken the wraps off the eighth-generation 5 Series saloon and the fully electric i5, available to order now ahead of first deliveries in October.
JLR Pivotal subscription service adopts Allstar’s ServicePoint for SMR
Jaguar Land Rover-owned car subscription service Pivotal has deployed Allstar’s ServicePoint service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform to enhance its customer experience.
Urban Arrow teams with Zoomo to take eCargo bikes to wider fleet audience
Last-mile electric fleet solutions business Zoomo has partnered with medium-sized cargo bike provider Urban Arrow to bolster the offerings available through its Zoomo platform.
Vauxhall Corsa gains longer-range electric powertrain in major update
Vauxhall has given its Corsa supermini a major makeover, delivering a bold new look and an additional electric powertrain.
Replace vehicle tax with ‘fair and future-proof’ pay-per-mile road pricing, says think-tank
Introducing a pay-per-mile road pricing, initially for electric vehicles, would provide a smarter and fairer approach to motoring taxation, according to the Centre for Policy Studies … Read More »
Transport Scotland hits back at reports of ChargePlace Scotland break up
Transport Scotland has responded to reports that ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) will be broken up, refuting suggestions that the charging network will be discontinued in the summer.
Vehicle theft up by a quarter in 2022, ONS data reveals
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal a substantial hike in vehicle theft in England and Wales.
Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for fleets
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse charging network has launched an EV charging solution for businesses.
Allstar bolsters fleet charging network with Fuuse deal
Allstar has expanded its electric vehicle charging network further in a new tie-up with the Fuuse flexible charge point management system.
Onto defleets electric cars via Dealer Auction digital marketplace
Electric car subscription service Onto is using a new digital marketplace from Dealer Auction to remarket its EVs at the end of their time on the … Read More »
Volkswagen Amarok pickup prices and specifications revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given the lowdown on the new Amarok, which is priced from £33,000 excluding VAT.
‘Hectic’ bank holiday traffic could bring chaos on roads
Major roads across the UK could be hit by traffic jams this coming bank holiday as drivers make the most of the long weekend and above … Read More »
