Category : Top Stories
Fleets still broadly unaware of impact of WLTP, says Arval
Fleets are being urged to get to grips with the recently implemented EU fuel consumption and emissions test as Arval research indicates that many have been … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show 2018 Roundup
Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
Pricing and specification revealed for new A-Class
Mercedes-Benz has revealed prices for the new A-Class, which is on sale now.
Diesel share of new car market slips to a third
Diesel demand fell further in February, prompting fleet specialists to continue calls for businesses to ensure they’re picking the right vehicles for the job rather than … Read More »
Fifth of fleet drivers suffer accidents from using mobiles at wheel
One in five (19%) UK firms say their employees have been involved in an accident while driving for work due to using a handheld phone at … Read More »
New Audi A6 introduces A8 innovations
Audi’s eighth-generation A6 will cascade new technology seen on the A8 when it launches this summer.
Honda CR-V ditches diesel for hybrid
Honda’s new CR-V will debut a hybrid powertrain for Europe and a seven-seat option while ditching diesel powerplants.
Anti-diesel backlash impacts on UK environmental goals
Declining diesel take-up could see the UK miss tough EU CO2 targets as drivers switch to petrols rather than ultra-low emission vehicles.
Hyundai Kona Electric revealed with 292-mile WLTP range
Hyundai has revealed the electric version of the Kona compact SUV, confirming a range of almost 300 miles under the new WLTP cycle and rapid 100kW … Read More »
Drivers risking licence bans for minor offences
Drivers in England and Wales are being hit by tougher punishments for motoring offences, increasing the risk of a ban for a string of minor offences, … Read More »
Rotary power returns as part of Mazda’s eco range
Mazda has confirmed its first electric car will be available with an optional range extender; the first rotary engine fitted to its production models since the … Read More »
Fleet focus for Peugeot’s premium new 508
Peugeot has re-invented the 508 as an A5 Sportback-like four-door coupe, targeting higher residuals and low running costs for its fleet-weighted customer base.
UK government loses third case over illegal air pollution
The UK and Welsh governments will be required by law to draw up new plans to cure illegal levels of air pollution, following a third defeat … Read More »
ASA ex-fleet ruling could disturb Irish used car market
The ASA ruling on the value of ex-fleet cars could result in a large influx of stock into Ireland, with a potentially “disastrous” effect on residual … Read More »
Petrol and diesel bans won’t curb rising oil demand, says BP
Global oil demand and CO2 emissions will be higher in 2040 than in 2016, even with a total worldwide ban on all new combustion engine vehicles, … Read More »
National Grid report takes aim at ‘range anxiety’
The National Grid has devised a solution which could enable easier roll-out of ultra-fast rapid charging hubs along major routes, combating the range anxiety which is … Read More »
Seat reveals Tarraco seven-seat SUV
Seat has released the first image of its seven-seater SUV, confirming it will be named ‘Tarraco’ when it launches later this year.
GDPR responsibilities must cover whole supply chain, fleets warned
Fleet operators and suppliers must assess their entire supply chain to ensure they’re covered for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Third-generation Kia Ceed revealed
Kia has unveiled its third-generation Ceed hatchback, which introduces new engine and driver assistance technologies to bring the fight to the Focus and Golf.
Toyota re-test figures highlight issues with WLTP tax delays
Newly published CO2 figures for the Toyota Prius line-up provide clear evidence of how tax costs could go up for fleets in the coming months as … Read More »
Subscription models underpin LeasePlan strategy
LeasePlan is placing increasing focus on usership and subscription models as it announces global fleet and profit growth for 2017.
Arval growth plans target non-company car drivers
Arval is repositioning itself as a ‘mobility solutions company’ on the back of a raft of new products and services due to be rolled out over … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2018
Fleet World magazine has named the industry’s best suppliers and manufacturers at its prestigious Fleet World Honours event, which took place today.
Government funding to help explore V2G for fleets
An EDF Energy project to explore the fleet case for vehicle-to-grid technologies has become one of 21 schemes to secure multi-million government funding.
Drink-drive casualties show ‘serious upswing’
The number of people killed or injured through drink-drive crashes increased dramatically in 2016, leading to urgent calls from road safety experts for immediate and concerted … Read More »
Updated Skoda Fabia drops diesels
Škoda’s updated Fabia will introduce an exclusively petrol engine line-up as it drops the 1.4-litre TDI.
Continued appetite for diesel in used car market
Petrol may be top dog among fleet and retail new car buyers but diesel demand remains strong in the used car sector according to latest figures.
New head of fleet for VW Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Martin Barrow-Starkey as head of group fleet services, effective 1 March, replacing Patrick McGillycuddy who moved to a new role at … Read More »
Petrol becomes the top fleet fuel in January, SMMT data shows
Diesel dropped to around a third of new car registrations in the UK in January, even taking second place even among fleets, despite a much slower … Read More »
New A-Class previews small-car focus for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is to extend its small car line-up to eight model lines, likely to include an A-Class saloon and an electric vehicle, as it focuses on … Read More »
