Category : Top Stories
Volvo thrives with Scan-do attitude
Volvo’s sales director, Matt Galvin, talks to Craig Thomas about the company’s plans for 2020.
Nissan drops Leaf pricing
Nissan has lowered the on-the-road (OTR) price of the battery-electric Leaf 40kWh range by £1,650 on all grades, placing the car in the sub-£30k P11D price … Read More »
Peugeot signs 50/50 merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
The world’s 4th largest car company by volume has been created today, following a 50/50 merger agreement being signed by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe … Read More »
UK’s first 24/7 zero-emission street to go live in Square Mile
Beech Street in London’s Barbican Estate is to become the UK’s first 24/7 zero-emission street under newly revealed plans from the City of London Corporation.
Volvo makes strides in fleet market
Volvo is anticipating that its true fleet sales will be around 17,000 in 2019; an increase of 3,000 units and a year-on-year increase of 18%.
First Drive: Tesla Model 3
Tesla’s smallest and cheapest model takes away all reasons not to go electric, finds Jonathan Musk.
First drive: Volkswagen Golf
Tech heavy it might be, but can the new Golf retain the lead in the lower medium class?
10 safest new cars revealed by Thatcham
Thatcham has published a list of the 10 safest new cars of 2019 as it reveals the record-breaking protection being offered by latest active and passive … Read More »
Smart Fleet Solutions to spotlight impact of ADAS on vehicle repairs at 2020 GBFE
Cutting-edge developments in vehicle refurbishment and repair, including when it comes to ADAS technologies, are to come under the spotlight by Smart Fleet Solutions at Fleet … Read More »
EV tipping point within two years, BVRLA conference reveals
Electric vehicles will reach cost parity with internal combustion-engined vehicles by the start of 2022 latest, aided by a substantial increase in the level of production … Read More »
Cops start Christmas clampdown on drink and drug drivers
Police across the UK are embarking on drink and drug driving clampdowns from today as they look to reverse rising number of drivers caught under the … Read More »
Measures to tackle e-mobility and smart mobility to be spotlighted at Great British Fleet Event
Next month’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Event will bring vital insights into the key e-mobility and smart mobility sectors to help operators make the switch … Read More »
Brake to begin 25th anniversary celebrations at GBFE 2020
Brake, the road safety charity, is celebrating its 25th anniversary next year with a wide array of campaigns and events – including returning as an exhibitor … Read More »
ADESA UK signs up as a Great British Fleet Event partner and exhibitor
ADESA UK is the latest industry heavyweight to join the 2020 Great British Fleet Event line-up, as both a partner and exhibitor, showcasing its game-changing digital … Read More »
Plug-in grants crucial to fleet EV take-up, next government told
Certainty is needed on the UK’s vital Plug-In Car and Van Grants to ensure zero-emission road transport ambitions are met.
BVRLA report reveals nine key areas of change for fleets in 2020
Vehicle rental and leasing will see big changes in 2020 but the industry is well placed to deal with the challenges.
Pricing and specs revealed for new Ford Kuga
Ford has announced pricing and specification details for the third-generation Kuga, which arrives next year complete with plug-in hybrid versions.
Facelifted Vauxhall Insignia debuts new driver technologies
Vauxhall has updated its flagship Insignia with mild design changes and extra technology features.
The electrifying future for fleets comes under spotlight at 2020 Great British Fleet Event
Expert insight into how businesses can electrify their fleets – and decarbonise their overall mobility – is to feature as part of next month’s Fleet World … Read More »
BMW software update to add built-in dashcam
BMW has introduced a built-in dashcam function for its latest models, utilising the parking cameras, and will offer it as a backdated option for older vehicles … Read More »
Airmax Remote to bring telematics specialism to bear at 2020 Great British Fleet Event
Airmax Remote is returning to Fleet World’s January 2020 Great British Fleet Event, showcasing its current and forthcoming new telematics technologies as it highlights how it … Read More »
Party manifestos lack joined-up approach on transport and EVs, warn fleet associations
The newly-elected Government must bring a more co-ordinated and fleet-focused approach to plug-in vehicle adoption to help truly move the UK car parc to one where … Read More »
Toyota Corolla goes all-hybrid for 2020
The Toyota Corolla has ditched its 1.2-litre petrol engine to go all-hybrid for 2020; part of a series of updates that also bring a new, more … Read More »
Deadline looms for entries for Great British Fleet Awards 2020
Fleet managers and suppliers still have an opportunity to enter for the 2020 Great British Fleet Awards – but the deadline is fast approaching.
A-Z fleet essentials to come under focus in 2020 Great British Fleet Event Masterclasses
Initial details have been revealed of the conference line-up for Fleet World’s 2020 Great British Fleet Event – which will see speakers cover fleet essentials ranging … Read More »
HMRC publishes latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 December 2019 and introduce changes for LPG and diesel company car drivers.
AI predictions on crashes are ‘missing link’ in road safety quest
Using AI predictions on when and where road collisions will take place to help drivers avoid them could revolutionise road safety – including for grey fleet … Read More »
‘Class-leading’ RVs prompt Renault to axe battery lease option for Zoe
Renault has axed the battery lease option for the Zoe EV; the result of claimed class-leading residual values as confidence in EVs rises.
Criminals turn to WhatsApp as “car theft epidemic” continues
UK vehicle crime continues to rise, with criminals now using WhatsApp groups to plan and execute car thefts.
Uber refused London licence on back of ‘serious breaches’
Uber has lost its latest application for a licence to operate in London after Transport for London found it “to be not fit and proper”.
