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Free FASTER Project webinar to uncover basics of fleet electrification
The FASTER Project team are running a webinar this week to discuss fleet electrification and getting the basics right.
HGV supercabs start two-week M25 patrol to catch dangerous drivers
A two-week campaign to capture drivers carrying out safety offence on the M25 is now underway with the help of unmarked HGV supercabs.
Third of all local roads across England in need of repair
A third of all local B and C roads in England are in desperate need of maintenance and repair, and conditions will worsen further if road … Read More »
Supplier of the Week: Astrata Europe
Astrata Europe has been named as Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week for its HGV-centric telematics and DVS-compliant camera solution, VideoLinc.
Polestar seals record sales month with 10,000th UK registration
Polestar has reached the landmark of its 10,000th car registration in the UK on the back of a record sales month.
Soaring fuel costs drive motorists to greener forms of transport
Further surges in fuel costs are having an unexpected positive impact on promoting greener forms of transport.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Onwrd expands mobility portfolio with new Journey subscription service
Mobility solutions specialist Onwrd has launched its new ‘Journey’ subscription service, providing a convenient way to arrange on-demand and pre-booked taxi and chauffeur services across the … Read More »
Bumper month for car registrations brings near 50% rise in fleet sector
UK new car registrations rose by more than a quarter (26.4%) in October, supported by strong fleet demand and soaring interest in electric vehicles.
The Algorithm People secures £2.2m funding to accelerate scale-up
Route optimisation and decarbonisation specialist The Algorithm People (TAP) has secured £2.2m in funding to accelerate its scale-up plans and drive domestic and overseas growth.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV on sale with seven seats and 365-mile range
The Mercedes EQS SUV is now on sale, priced from £129,170 and with up to 365 miles of range.
MPs pledge to support fleets on road to zero at BVRLA event
MPs in Westminster have lent their backing to support fleets on their road to zero, thanks to an event run by the BVRLA.
AssetWorks breaks into rental management software for fleets
Fleet management software specialist AssetWorks is launching into the rental sector with a complete solution.
Fastned and MFG EV Power take crown in Zap-Map public charging survey
Zap-Map has revealed its annual public charging network satisfaction rankings, with Fastned and MFG EV Power coming in joint first place.
Northgate adds Monta platform to combined EV and charger offer
Northgate has enhanced its new electric vehicle and charger bundle with the addition of the Monta all-in-one app and platform.
Diesel price rockets by 10p a litre in October
The average price of diesel shot up by more than 10p a litre in October – the third biggest monthly increase on record.
Free EV dataset to help fleets plan for going electric
A new dataset offering fleets and the EV sector “unrivalled insights” into going electric is now available for free.
Select Car expands specialist electric vehicle division
Leasing specialist Select Car is increasing its specialism in electric vehicles, supporting private and fleet customers looking to go greener.
Electric vehicle drivers at DPD get access to First Bus rapid charging hub
First Bus is helping DPD with its rollout of electric vehicles by opening up access to its extensive rapid charging infrastructure in Glasgow.
BVRLA reports record uptake for Learning & Development programme
The UK’s vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors are increasingly turning to trusted training to upskill staff, combating wider recruitment challenges.
Britishvolt secures near-term investment to bridge funding gap
Electric car battery start-up Britishvolt has confirmed interim funding that it says will help push the company through to December.
Under half of commuter car parks have EV charging
Fewer than half (44%) of commuter-focused car parks in England have charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Enterprise Travel Direct platform helps users cut grey fleet by 96%
New data from the Enterprise Travel Direct (ETD) platform shows users have almost completely eradicated their grey fleet travel in favour of cleaner and safer mobility … Read More »
Free service to help local authorities build robust EV charging strategies
A new service offering comprehensive information on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is now available for local authorities.
Fleet leasing costs hiked up on higher interest rates
Company car and van lease costs are rising on the back of higher Bank of England interest rates.
Herd Group bolsters customer care promise with FMG deal
Herd Group has signed up FMG for accident management services to support its contract hire and vehicle rental business and fleet management solution.
Fresh funding on cards for stalling EV battery firm Britishvolt
Electric car battery startup Britishvolt is believed to have secured emergency funding after being on the brink of collapse on Monday.
Cox Automotive revises 2023 UK new car market forecast downward
Cox Automotive has adjusted its quarterly and 2023 full-year new car market forecasts downward by 7-15%, warning of the ongoing headwinds facing UK automotive.
Tesco ends free EV charging at supermarkets
Tesco has implemented new pricing for its EV charge points from today, ending free charging at its stores.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to recruit nearly 2,000 new employees in UK
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched one of the UK’s biggest graduate recruitment campaigns this year, seeking nearly 2,000 new employees in response to growing demand for vehicle … Read More »
