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ABAX extends partnership with Zego
Telematics brand ABAX has extended its partnership with Zego Behaviour Based Fleet insurance to track, monitor and optimise fleet operations. Telematics brand ABAX has announced an … Read More »
Zenith wins royal recognition
Independent leasing fleet management and vehicle outsourcing company, Zenith, has been honoured in the Princess Royal Training Awards. Zenith has earned national recognition from HRH … Read More »
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter … Read More »
New research shows drivers find paying for parking stressful
Škoda research shows how stressful paying for parking is for British drivers, with 40% finding it as stress-inducing as being late for work. Drivers are finding … Read More »
Two deputy chairs appointed at Association of Fleet Professionals
Two new deputy chairs have been appointed by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Lorna McAtear and Matt Hammond have replaced the outgoing deputy chair, Stewart … Read More »
New Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid available now
The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid is available to order now priced from £26,995 OTR.
Pod Point to provide EV chargers for new-build properties
Pod Point has signed a two-year preferred partnership agreement with leading residential developer Redrow.
Plans to halve time for new power lines could end EV charger bottlenecks, says Mer MD
Government plans to ‘halve’ the time it takes for more power lines to be built across the UK could prove a lifeline in removing obstacles to … Read More »
Gridserve secures planning for Electric Forecourt in Markham Vale
Gridserve has been granted planning permission for a new Electric Forecourt in Derbyshire’s Markham Vale development, near the M1.
Lexus LBX hybrid compact crossover priced from £29,995
Lexus has opened pre-sales for its LBX hybrid compact crossover, which starts from £29,995.
Michelin Connected Fleet appoints UK sales director to drive large fleet demand
Michelin Connected Fleet has appointed Maxime Dupuy to the new role of UK sales director under plans to grow its share of larger fleet customers.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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United Utilities to reveal fleet SMR tips in Geotab Brunch Hub
United Utilities is to discuss how it’s transformed its service, maintenance and repair (SMR) provision and improved driver safety with telematics in an upcoming Geotab event.
Europcar adds GWM Ora Funky Cat to rental fleet in UK-first
Europcar has expanded its electric fleet with the addition of the GWM Ora Funky Cat.
Michelin appoints new customer engineering support team manager
Michelin Tyre Plc has appointed Carl Williams as customer engineering support team manager UK & Ireland across all product lines.
Sixt boosts record revenues and fleet size in best-ever second quarter
Sixt has posted latest financial results, revealing new records for revenues and fleet size.
Maxus launches £6k EV subsidy for T90 electric pickup
Fleets can now save an extra £6k off the T90EV electric pickup with Maxus’ new EV conquest support scheme.
Honda reveals pricing for hybrid and PHEV CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new CR-V SUV in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid guise.
First of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs goes live in SSE and M7 alliance
The first of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs planned across the UK is being officially opened today by former cabinet minister and local MP, Sir Brandon … Read More »
Shapps threatens to call out ‘foot-dragging’ on fuel price data
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has warned fuel retailers he will “call out any foot-dragging” over the sharing of pump price data.
Bramble Energy opens Hydrogen Innovation Hub in multi-million-pound investment
Bramble Energy has made a multi-million-pound investment in a new company headquarters featuring a Hydrogen Innovation Hub.
Octopus Electroverse app soars to half a million charge points
The Octopus Electroverse EV roaming app now connects drivers to over half a million EV charge points globally following strong growth this year.
UK’s public EV charging infrastructure up 40% YoY, finds Zapmap
Zapmap has published latest figures showing the UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to grow and evolve.
Declining ICE demand will deliver EV switch by 2028, new research reckons
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars could die out before the Government’s 2030 target, as a result of dwindling driver demand, new research suggests.
Lords Select Committee launches inquiry into electric vehicles
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles to explore how the Government will achieve its 2030 ICE … Read More »
Groups call on Transport Minister to adopt charge point roadmap
Prominent transport and environment groups have called on the Transport Minister to adopt recommendations made in a recently published roadmap to charge point success.
Third of fleets still hit by semiconductor shortages
Almost a third of fleets (31%) are still being hit by semiconductor shortages affecting their ability to acquire new cars and vans.
British drivers warned to display clean air stickers in France
Fleet drivers taking their cars to France are being reminded to get an emissions sticker or risk a fine of up to €180 (£154).
Interview: Europcar’s Mark Newberry on his ‘Fleet 15’
Mark Newberry, commercial director, UK and Ireland at Europcar Mobility Group, tells John Challen about his proudest career moment and the best takeaway food.
Soaring demand for training at Association of Fleet Professionals
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported fast-rising demand for training, as fleets upskill to meet challenges such as electrification.
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