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Road upgrades face delays as Highways England updates programme
Highways England has updated its £15bn road improvement programme with 10 schemes brought forwards but six schemes paused “for further review” to achieve an “acceptable return … Read More »
Housing association to drive down grey fleet usage with car club
Wakefield housing association WDH has introduced two car club cars at its Castleford head offices as it looks to reduce cut back on employees using their … Read More »
Aston Barclay ramps up auction network for EV sales
Aston Barclay has installed twin electric vehicle chargers across its network to ensure the company is fully prepared for the growing number of electric and plug-in … Read More »
Fleets offered free resources on cutting speeding for UK Road Safety Week
Employers can receive free resources on tackling speeding, including case studies, by signing up to this year’s UK Road Safety Week.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
UK’s worst traffic jams revealed
Traffic congestion cost the UK economy an estimated £9bn according to Inrix, which as revealed the worst jams over the past 12 months.
Toyota fuel cell concept targets 600+-mile range
Toyota is to showcase its latest fuel cell vehicle developments with a new concept at the Tokyo Moto Show next week.
Government pushes ahead with mandating EV charge points at forecourts
Plans to make electric vehicle charge points mandatory at motorway services and large petrol retailers have taken a step forwards along with developments in insurance for … Read More »
Chevin revamps FleetWave with new user interface
Chevin has implemented the first in a series of phases that will bring a new user interface experience for its flagship FleetWave fleet and asset management … Read More »
Half of drivers overpay for parking
More than half (54%) of drivers in the UK have overpaid for parking by 20 minutes or more, leading to calls for parking providers to make … Read More »
Rural passengers missing out on urban mobility innovations, finds TSC
Mobility providers are being urged not to forget rural populations as new digitally-enabled mobility services roll out in urban areas.
Mitsubishi’s Lance Bradley to step down as MD in 2018
Lance Bradley, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, is to step down as MD at the end of March 2018.
Amey appoints Applied Driving Techniques to improve fleet safety
Infrastructure support services provider Amey has appointed Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) to implement a risk management programme for its 12,000 car and van drivers within the … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz to recall 400,000 cars in UK
Mercedes-Benz has recalled around 400,000 vehicles in the UK, part of a wider million vehicles globally, due to an inadvertent airbag deployment fault.
Government warned of fresh legal action over air pollution
A growing number of local authorities are failing to meet air quality targets according to environmental law firm ClientEarth, which is threatening fresh legal action against the … Read More »
Network Rail signs up Manheim for company car defleet
Network Rail has signed up Manheim to remarket 7,000 vehicles over the next three years.
Shell Recharge EV charging service opens at forecourts
Shell has announced the opening of a new on-forecourt Electric Vehicle (EV) rapid charging service called Shell Recharge.
More than half of motorists willing to pay Clean Air Zone fees
The majority of UK motorists back government plans to cut air pollution but more awareness of the proposals is needed.
CLM announces new managing director
John Lawrence has joined CLM Fleet Management as its new managing director.
Time for a rethink on driver training approaches, says Arval
Adopting a more targeted approach to driver training rather than a one-size-fits-all methodology could enhance fleet risk management as well as cut costs.
Smartphone apps making vehicles’ software redundant, study shows
Smartphone mirroring – such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – is increasingly influencing vehicle choice, with a growing trend of drivers using smartphone apps instead … Read More »
Fleets urged to sign up to emissions technology trials
Public and private sector fleets across the UK are being asked to join a free trial to support research into reducing air pollution.
Average fleet and lease values at record levels for second month
Average used car and fleet/lease values hit their highest average monthly figures on record at BCA in September, with buyer demand often outstripping supply.
Volvo’s Polestar reveals PHEV with 100-mile electric range
Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance subsidiary, has revealed a 594bhp plug-in hybrid coupe with a fully-electric range of 100 miles, ahead of production beginning in mid-2019.
Arona set to boost Seat fleet success further
Strong growth in Seat’s fleet sales in 2017 is set to be bolstered even further by the introduction of its new Arona compact SUV.
New service to help London fleets identify highest-polluting vehicles
London businesses and authorities can now find out the real-world emissions of their cars and vans under a new service.
Government sets out Clean Growth Strategy
The government has revealed their Clean Growth Strategy, which outlines policies and proposals aiming to accelerate ‘clean growth’, increase economic growth and decrease emissions.
Top news of the week
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How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs
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Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK
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Octopus Electroverse cuts public charging costs with new ‘Plunge Pricing’
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Self-driving vehicles to be on British roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
