Category : Top Stories
Comment: Time to act on fleet electrification – here’s how
David Bushnell, principal consultant, Alphabet GB, gives an overview of all the areas fleets need to address when adopting electric vehicles.
Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: All you need to know
From the rugged Land Rover Defender to the latest electric car unveilings, this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show provided an insight into the fleet cars of tomorrow. … Read More »
Geotab–Vodafone partnership to enable shared mobility and enhanced fleet management
Vodafone Business and telematics giant Geotab are partnering to create a new Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics solution that will enable end-user fleets and fleet management businesses … Read More »
Newcastle CAZ plans to exempt cars for now but not vans
Newcastle, North Tyneside and Gateshead has announced final Clean Air Zone plans that would see a Class C charging CAZ implemented in 2021 – bringing charges … Read More »
Newly revealed Volkswagen ID.3 to deliver up to 340-mile range
Volkswagen has revealed its ID.3 electric hatch in production form, marking the first of its new generation of pure electric vehicles.
Number of rapid charge points to more than double by 2024
Government plans to invest £70m in extra rapid charge points will more than double the UK’s rapid charging infrastructure by 2024.
New Land Rover Defender finally breaks cover
Land Rover has finally pulled the covers off its much anticipated Defender, revealing classic 90 and 110 bodies, a raft of updated infotainment that will enhance … Read More »
TomTom Telematics to be renamed Webfleet Solutions
Bridgestone is renaming its recently acquired TomTom Telematics division as Webfleet Solutions from 1 October 2019 to recognise its work on mobility and fleet solutions.
Less than a month to apply for 2019 Fleet Heroes Awards
Fleets and businesses at the forefront of eco innovation are being reminded that there is less than a month left to enter for the Energy Saving … Read More »
First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
A larger battery is the tip of the iceberg in a host of updates to the compelling Ioniq Electric package, finds Jonathan Musk.
First Drive: Vauxhall Astra
Efficient RDE2 diesels should re-sharpen the Astra’s fleet appeal, says Alex Grant.
Spotlight: Nissan Juke
After a decade, Nissan has revealed the new trend-setting Juke and it’s a big step up, finds Jonathan Musk.
Interview: Mitsubishi MD Rob Lindley on the PHEV that broke the mould
Having exponentially increased its fleet share with the ground-breaking Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors UK managing director, Rob Lindley, sees no reason to start following the crowd. … Read More »
Hyundai takes the wraps off the new i10
Wider and longer, the new Hyundai i10 has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) next week, with a … Read More »
Kia debuts XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon plug-in hybrids
Kia is adding the first plug-in hybrid variants to its Ceed range as it looks to expand powertrain options across its wider vehicle line-up.
Peugeot appoints new head of business sales
Peugeot has named Matthew Weston as its new head of business sales, replacing Louise Nielson who has moved to PSA’s Free2Move Lease business.
Jaguar Land Rover appoints new fleet boss
Jaguar Land Rover UK has appointed Andrew Jago as general manager for fleet and business.
Hands-free ban is ‘long overdue and enforceable’, says Licence Bureau
A complete ban on mobile phone usage while driving – including hands-free operation – is “long overdue and enforceable”, according to Licence Bureau.
No reduction in drink-drive deaths in nearly a decade
The number of drink-drive fatalities has shown little change in nearly a decade – leading to calls for a “meaningful package of measures”, from increased roads … Read More »
Hyundai quietly removes Kona Diesel
Hyundai has removed the Kona Diesel from its line-up, just a year after its launch.
SEAT Tarraco plug-in hybrid to bring sub-50g/km
SEAT is launching a plug-in hybrid version of the Tarraco large SUV, offering sub-50g/km emissions (WLTP) and marking the brand’s first-ever PHEV model.
Fuel duty cut rumours spark mixed reaction
Rumours that the Prime Minister is planning to slash fuel duty by 2p per litre have met with a mixed reaction, winning favour with those campaigning … Read More »
Cut car use and bring forward petrol/diesel sales ban to meet Net Zero, say MPs
The Government’s 2040 target of ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars/vans must be brought forwards to 2035 at the latest and include full hybrids, … Read More »
Honda’s Marc Samuel joins Pendragon Vehicle Management
Former Honda fleet sales operations manager Marc Samuel has been appointed by Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) as director of B2B.
Volvo S60 gets new trims and 39g/km plug-in hybrid
Volvo has updated its S60 saloon line-up with a new 390hp T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain along with new trim levels.
Leicester workplace parking levy plans slammed
Leicester City Council has become the latest local authority to look into introducing a workplace parking levy – causing conjecture through such a ‘tax on work’.
INTERVIEW: Head of fleet Henry Williams on Škoda’s growing fleet focus
As Škoda broadens its appeal with new fleet models, Jonathan Musk talks to the carmaker’s head of fleet, Henry Williams, about Brexit, industry uncertainty and the … Read More »
Wales ups ante on speeding under new policing strategy
Drivers in Wales are likely to see more speed cameras under a new deployment policy intended to help clamp down on speeding and other dangerous driving … Read More »
SEAT recruits for new head of fleet sales following McDonald’s resignation
SEAT is looking for a new head of fleet sales to replace Peter McDonald, who has resigned to move to a new organisation.
Why fleet managers are the stormtroopers in the battle to save the planet
Fiona Howarth, CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles, comments on the big benefits electric vehicles could bring to fleet managers, as well as the overall energy system.