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Stellantis UK appoints Nick Richards as B2B director in major reorganisation
Stellantis UK is appointing Nick Richards as its new B2B director, replacing James Taylor as part of a majorly revamped management structure from January 2023.
Fall in company car figures is shot across the bow to HMRC, says fleet sector
Latest HMRC figures showing a further decline in the number of employees paying Benefit-in-Kind on company cars is “a shot across the bow to HMRC” on … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing grows SMR business further with key hires
Prestige Fleet Servicing, the fleet SMR arm of the AA, has made three key appointments to support business growth plans.
‘Noise camera’ trials to detect antisocial drivers
‘New-age’ road cameras are being deployed in the UK as part of a trial to clamp down on antisocial driving.
Europcar appoints new commercial director for UK and Ireland
Former Green Flag commercial director Mark Newberry has joined Europcar Mobility Group as its new commercial director for the UK and Ireland.
Defender now available with ballistic and blast protection
Land Rover has partnered with armoured protection specialist Trasco to offer a more defensive version of its Defender 110.
Fleet maintenance key in cost-of-living crisis, urges Trakm8
Trakm8 is urging fleets not to cut vehicle maintenance amid unprecedented cost pressures for British businesses.
Uncertainty on charging costs for EV drivers following emergency budget, LeasePlan warns
Yesterday’s government U-turn on tax cuts and the Energy Price Guarantee will have serious implications for EV drivers and fleets, LeasePlan UK has warned.
New EV charging brand to accelerate renewable energy uptake
Technology distribution firm Exertis has launched its new ‘Quadenergy’ EV charging brand, designed to accelerate renewable energy uptake and streamline EV charge point installation at homes … Read More »
Fleet Assist to help independent garages level up with new services programme
Fleet Assist has launched a new garage services programme for independent garages to ensure parity of pricing and service provision across its network.
Cost-of-living crisis stalls used BEV sales, reports Indicata UK
Consumer demand for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has stalled due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to the latest Indicata data.
Peugeot to preview future EVs with Inception concept
Peugeot is to reveal a new concept car in the coming weeks, giving an insight into its forthcoming line-up of dedicated electric vehicles.
AA Business Services webinar paves pathway to alternative fuels
The AA’s business services division is running a webinar this week, designed to help businesses excel on their journey to alternative fuels.
Rivus Academy explores future fuels for commercial fleets
The future of alternative fuels and fleet operators’ experiences of transitioning to a low-emission fleet have come under focus at the latest innovation event from Rivus.
Leasys Rent rebrands as Drivalia to champion sustainable mobility
FCA Bank Group has launched a new rental and mobility company, dubbed Drivalia and taking over from Leasys Rent.
Chancellor ditches almost all mini-budget tax cuts
The new Chancellor has reversed almost all of the tax measures set out in the Government’s controversial mini-budget from three weeks ago.
Camera van trial captures dangerous driver every six minutes
A new trial of camera-based technology is detecting motorists holding mobile phones or driving without seatbelts every six minutes.
Mercedes EQE SUV debuts at Paris with 367-mile range
Mercedes has revealed its EQE SUV at the Paris Motor Show, complete with up to a 367-mile range and a 687hp AMG version.
Jeep unveils Avenger electric SUV at Paris Motor Show
Jeep has revealed its Avenger SUV – the brand’s first-ever fully electric vehicle – at the Paris Motor Show.
Expansion for Select Car Leasing in West Midlands
Select Car Leasing’s West Midlands team is expanding to open a brand-new office in Leamington Spa.
Project EDWARD 2022 underway with action-packed week for road safety
Project EDWARD’s week of action is now underway for 2022, bringing a wide-ranging line-up of events to showcase best practice in road safety.
Mercedes EQE and BYD Atto 3 ace Euro NCAP results
Eight new cars, including the Mercedes EQE and BYD Atto 3 electric vehicles, have scored top ratings in the latest batch of Euro NCAP tests.
Record high prices for ex-fleet vehicles as shortages continue
Ex-fleet car prices reached a record high in Q3 at Aston Barclay as a result of the ongoing stock shortages.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Volta Trucks signs charging partnership with Siemens
Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have partnered to help businesses accelerate the switch to commercial fleet electrification.
Government responds to initial CMA fuel price review
The Government has officially responded to the CMA’s initial findings into the UK fuel retail market, welcoming recommendations on an open data scheme but more cautious … Read More »
Pod Point to install charging across Custodian property portfolio
Pod Point has partnered with property investment company Custodian REIT to install EV charging across its property portfolio.
Kia fleet drivers are on a Promise
Kia has introduced the ‘Kia Business Service Promise’, designed to help fleets get more out of the company’s dealer network when it comes to servicing.
Gap between average petrol and diesel prices hits record 20p
The gap between the average price of petrol and diesel has exceeded 20p a litre for the first time ever.
North Devon to more than double rapid charging network in Osprey tie-up
Osprey is deploying 15 rapid chargers for North Devon Council, more than doubling the existing rapid charging provision.
