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First-ever planned M25 closure expected to bring widespread travel chaos
Drivers are being warned to avoid travelling in the vicinity of the M25 Surrey leg this weekend as National Highways carries out its first-ever planned closure.
A free hot drink and breakfast roll from MINI, available for ‘early bird’ GBFE visitors
‘Early bird’ visitors to the upcoming Great British Fleet Event will be able to get their hands on a free hot drink and breakfast, courtesy of … Read More »
Paua goes live with EV payment reimbursement tool after Royal Mail trials
Paua has launched a charging reimbursement tool for EV drivers, developed with the help of Royal Mail.
Ineos launches Grenadier Quartermaster chassis cab
Ineos Automotive has launched a five-seat double-cab chassis variant of the Grenadier Quartermaster pickup, targeting specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders worldwide.
Peugeot opens orders for updated electric LCVs
Peugeot’s revamped range of electric vans is now on sale ahead of first deliveries in the spring.
Facelifted Audi A3 hatch and saloon revealed
Audi has revealed its updated A3 Sportback and saloon ahead of their arrival from next month.
Supplier of the Week: Pink Salary Exchange
Pink Salary Exchange has taken Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week title for its efficient, cost-saving salary sacrifice car scheme.
New-gen BMW X2 lands with first-ever fully electric iX2
BMW’s new X2 SUV-coupé is now available to order, complete with the inaugural iX2 fully electric edition.
Open up public sector chargers to help private fleets electrify, moots AFP
Making public sector charging facilities available to all fleets could spur electrification and help plug gaps in the national infrastructure.
Fleet Operations’ David Forbes promoted to new director role
Fleet Operations has appointed David Forbes as operations director in a strategic move to bolster its executive team.
Lex’s Steve Cocks picks up Outstanding Contribution honour at BVRLA Annual Dinner
Steve Cocks of Lex Autolease has been named as the latest recipient of the BVRLA’s Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award.
TTC brings Business Driver and Licence Bureau under one brand
TTC Group is uniting its portfolio of training and risk management businesses under a single ‘TTC’ brand to pave the way for future expansion.
Engineius to demo vehicle movement one-stop shop at Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius will be back at the Great British Fleet Event to demonstrate its new tech developments and service offerings.
New report examines issues around future road user charging scheme in London
A new report exploring the practical issues around a future road user charging scheme in the UK capital is now out from the London Assembly Transport … Read More »
Meals on wheels service trials hydrogen power unit and EV combo
An electric van kitted out with a hydrogen power unit is being trialled by a Welsh meals on wheel service to cut its emissions.
FPS raises £2.7m to commercialise real-time e-fleet management platform
Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has completed a £2.7m financing round to accelerate commercialisation of its e-fleet management platform.
Dacia Spring electric hatch priced from just £14,995
The upcoming Dacia Spring is officially the UK’s most affordable EV with confirmation of pricing from £14,995 OTR.
Volvo to slash EV charging times by up to 30% in Breathe collaboration
Volvo is investing in UK-based battery management software start-up Breathe in return for getting early access to its latest-generation battery management software.
Fuel-type forecast reveals radical changes incoming for new cars
Radical changes in fuel-type demand for new cars will transform the UK automotive market by 2028, according to Cox Automotive.
New Škoda Superb Estate to deliver more space, technology and efficiency
Škoda has released further details of its all-new Superb Estate due later this year, complete with a longer-range plug-in hybrid and new technology.
Driver distraction fast-becoming biggest safety problem for fleets, warns Red
Driver distraction is swiftly becoming the biggest safety problem for fleets, largely due to the mass arrival of ‘buttonless’ car controls.
Sixt opens new Park Lane branch in heart of London
Sixt UK has opened the doors to its new Park Lane branch in London, serving both business and leisure customers.
Holman racks up £100m in SMR savings for customers in 12 months
Holman has delivered £100m in service, maintenance and repair (SMR) cost savings to its customers across their combined fleet operations in the past year.
Licence Check returns to GBFE to debut new DAVIS Coaching product
Licence Check is coming back to the Great British Fleet Event in April with an all-new solution to help businesses manage driver and fleet risk.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
National Highways campaign cracks down on lane hoggers and tailgaters
National Highways is calling on lane hoggers and tailgaters to change their driving style as it warns of the dangers to safety.
Holman to bring expertise in all things fleet to 2024 GBFE
Holman has confirmed its attendance at this April’s Great British Fleet Event as an event partner, giving attendees access to its century-long expertise in all things … Read More »
Fleet and auto sector at forefront of International Women’s Day 2024
International Women’s Day – 8 March 2024 – has been embraced by many across the fleet and automotive sectors. Natalie Middleton rounds up some of the … Read More »
FleetEV appoints Louise Griffin as operations manager
Cardiff-based electric vehicle provider FleetEV has appointed Louise Griffin as the brand’s new operations manager.
International Women’s Day: All-female car leasing team bucks trend on workplace gender divides
The exclusively female team at the North Midlands office of Select Car Leasing have shared their experiences on working in an industry that’s traditionally perceived to … Read More »