Category : Top Stories
Fleet sales creep up in June but business confidence still low
New car registration figures have been published for June, showing much-expected major declines in sales to fleet and private buyers but indicating a “tentative restart” from … Read More »
Roads and congestion are top priorities for government, say fleets
New research has revealed fleet and mobility managers’ top transport priorities for the Government – with improvements to roads and congestion sitting squarely at the top … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover taps into mobility vibe with new subscription service
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a new subscription service to bring an alternative to vehicle ownership and leasing.
Caroline Sandall stands down as AFP co-chair
ACFO stalwart Caroline Sandall is stepping down as co-chair from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), created earlier this year through the merger of ACFO and … Read More »
e-scooter trials to start within days
New regulations enabling trials of rental e-scooters are to kick in from Saturday 4 July, fast-tracking plans to see how they could cut both congestion and … Read More »
Citroën releases more details on C4 and ë-C4
Further information and technical details of the all-new Citroën C4 and electric ë-C4 have been revealed.
New Tiguan brings latest Volkswagen technology and new eHybrid plug-in
Volkswagen has revised the Tiguan SUV with sharp new looks, the latest technology and a new plug-in “eHybrid” model.
Company cars remain favourite despite rise in mobility options, Arval research finds
New research published by Arval indicates that business drivers still prefer their company car to alternative mobility options.
Fleets urged to diversify remarketing strategies to reduce risk
Businesses are being advised to review their vehicle remarketing strategies to ensure they are prepared, should lockdown measures ever be reapplied again.
Geneva Motor Show to skip 2021, resume in 2022
The next Geneva Motor Show is to be held in 2022, skipping 2021 altogether, it has been confirmed.
London Mayor marks ULEZ as key in green ambitions
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has recognised climate change as the defining issue of our generation and called Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) key in making … Read More »
Mandatory MOT testing resumes from start of August
The Government has confirmed that mandatory MOT testing will resume from 1 August 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
Neil McIntee (1955-2020) – Obituary
Fleet World Group is deeply saddened to report the passing of friend and colleague Neil McIntee, following a short battle with cancer.
Arval tailors solutions to meet post-lockdown fleet needs
Arval has launched a new proposition to underpin its global fleet solutions and bringing customer support for the post-lockdown period.
Comment: How the transport status quo will change after lockdown
Peter O’Driscoll, UK managing director at RingGo, looks at how the lockdown has affected transport across the private and public sector and what the industry experts … Read More »
Interview: Synergy Car Leasing’s Paul Parkinson on navigating Covid-19
CEO & founder of Synergy Car Leasing, Paul Parkinson, discusses the current Covid-19 situation and the easing of restrictions, from the perspective of SMEs managing their … Read More »
Fleet adherence to new Covid-19 compliance measures is ‘absolute must’
Fleets have a legal obligation to ensure they’re compliant with the Government’s recovery strategy guidance – including measures for drivers.
5 ways to take action on fleet risk as drivers return to roads
Tony Greenidge, IAM RoadSmart interim CEO, looks at the key issues that fleets should be addressing as many businesses return to work.
E-Learning interest surging during lockdown, reports Licence Check
Fleet interest and orders for Licence Check’s new driver e-learning service has risen during lockdown as businesses make the most of lockdown to enhance training.
Comment: How rising car use could affect road risk
Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech, part of the AA, looks at how a switch away from public transport and increased car usage and active … Read More »
Freeze in car valuations set to be unlocked as transactions resume
The used car sector is preparing for a move in vehicle valuations as remarketing activities ramp up.
E-scooter trials are ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to change transport infrastructure
Plans to bring forward the national trial of e-scooters are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make positive changes to transport infrastructure as we emerge from the current … Read More »
Fleet risk assessments should incorporate new Covid-19 guidance, says Licence Check
Updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic should be carefully noted by fleets as more businesses look to return to work.
ARI appoints new sales director and head of client relations
ARI has promoted its former head of asset funding, Rory Mackinnon, the role of UK sales director.
Greater Manchester pushes Clean Air Zone back to 2022
Greater Manchester has delayed plans for a Clean Air Zone in the region for a further year as local leaders also call for a multi-million-pound funding … Read More »
Toyota to restart production at Burnaston
Toyota is to restart work at its Burnaston plant next Tuesday 26 May; one of a number of carmakers resuming operations in the UK.
Jason Chamberlain appointed new sales director at Rivus
Rivus Fleet Solutions has appointed Jason Chamberlain as its new sales director.
Remarketing set for ‘paradigm shift’ to online as lockdown measures ease
The way defleeted cars are remarketed is undergoing a paradigm shift from physical auctions to online as Covid-19 lockdown measures are eased and wholesale activities recommence.
Euro NCAP safety rating overhaul is biggest change in a decade
Euro NCAP is introducing new safety tests – heralded as the “the biggest change to Euro NCAP’s impact testing protocols in a decade”.
Comment: Covid-19 lessons
Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) CEO Paul Campion reflects on the lessons we have learnt from the changes in transport use over the last couple of months … Read More »