Category : Top Stories
Applegreen stakes claim on fuel card arena with no-fee solution
UK and Ireland forecourt retailer Applegreen has expanded into the fuel card sector with two new solutions founded on a combination of low fuel pricing and … Read More »
Dyson to launch electric vehicle by 2020
British technology company Dyson says it’s started work on a battery electric vehicle due by 2020.
Punishing fleets for diesel use would be counter productive, says BVRLA
Implementing further taxes on diesel vehicles would be “grossly unfair” and could actually force fleet drivers into opting for higher-polluting vehicles under cash allowance schemes.
Ogilvie acquires Active Auto Solutions to spearhead rental expansion plans
Ogilvie Group, the parent company of Ogilvie Fleet, has acquired Active Auto Solutions as it pushes ahead with plans to expand its rental presence.
SMH Fleet Solutions owner acquires CD Auction Group
Arctos Holdings, owner of SMH Fleet Solutions and remarketing firm Hudson Kapel, has acquired online auction firm CD Auctions for an undisclosed amount.
Supermarkets cut fuel prices in fresh pump price war
Asda has sparked a fuel price war which has now seen all of the big four supermarkets commit to cutting prices by up to 2 pence … Read More »
TfL refuses to renew Uber licence for London
Transport for London (TfL) is to strip Uber of its licence to operate in the capital after concluding that Uber London Limited “is not fit and … Read More »
Bank of Ireland UK acquires Marshall Leasing
Bank of Ireland UK (BOIUK) has announced the acquisition of Marshall Leasing from Marshall Motor Holdings Plc for £42.5m.
Spotlight: Volvo XC40
Volvo’s first compact SUV is a vital part of its near-future growth plans, as Alex Grant explains.
Appetite for diesel cars still strong among used buyers
Secondhand buyer interest in diesel remains strong with recent diesel ‘demonisation’ having failed to impact on used prices and motorists not stampeding to sell their diesel … Read More »
Fleet misuse of PHEVs revealed in TMC analysis
Businesses deploying plug-in hybrids without assessing their suitability for fleet operation could be in for a nasty surprise on running costs.
Multinationals make global fleet commitments to shift to EVs
Global firms including LeasePlan, Ikea and Deutsche Post DHL Group have pledged to migrate their fleets and infrastructure over to electric vehicles by 2030 under a … Read More »
‘Green’ E10 petrol could increase fuel bills for fleets
The possible introduction of a new ‘green’ unleaded petrol variant could bring higher fuel bills for fleets, experts warn.
Lord Rose appointed Zenith chairman
Former Marks & Spencers chief executive Lord Rose has joined Zenith as chairman.
Revised Mondeo cuts costs, bolsters user-chooser appeal
Ford has restructured the Mondeo range, reducing the number of trim levels, cutting on-the-road pricing and adding equipment to bolster its user-chooser appeal.
Brexit already impacting on fleets, finds BT’s Fleet Solutions report
The UK vote to leave the EU is already taking its toll on some UK fleets, with the true impact of Brexit yet to be felt.
Call for urgent HMRC guidance as employees fall foul of car–van confusion
Accountancy firm RSM is calling for an urgent update to HMRC tax guidance on determining cars and vans as it warns that employees may fall foul … Read More »
FairFuelUK launches crowd funding legal campaign to stop ‘toxic taxes’ on cars
Campaign group FairFuelUK has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a two-part legal challenge intended to stop air quality tax hikes on cars … Read More »
Frankfurt IAA 2017
Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
UK Government ‘flouting its duty’ on air quality, finds UN report
UK citizens’ right to life is being implicated by air quality issues with the government having been accused of “flouting its duty”.
‘Dutch Reach’ method could help cut cycling fatalities, campaigners say
Encouraging car drivers and passengers to adopt the ‘Dutch Reach’ method of opening doors could help prevent a large number of cyclist injuries and fatalities a … Read More »
Infrastructure could curb EV uptake, says JLR CEO
Jaguar Land Rover has no plans to stop using petrol and diesel engines in the near future, chief executive officer, Ralf Speth, has said, suggesting infrastructure had … Read More »
Scotland aims to phase out petrol and diesel in 2032
The Scottish Parliament has outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2032, supported by part of a £60m funding pot for low-carbon technologies.
New Nissan LEAF goes further, faster
Nissan’s second-generation LEAF electric vehicle will arrive in Europe early next year, offering 50% more range, increased power and partially-autonomous drive.
Lexus model line-up to include plug-ins and fuel cells by end of decade
Lexus has confirmed that in addition to the new models we’re about to see unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, it will add plug-in … Read More »
Average driving speeds plummet in UK’s major cities
Driving speeds in some of the UK’s major cities has fallen by up to 20% over the last year, as traffic volumes rise.
First images and details of Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype revealed
Honda has revealed the first images of its CR-V Hybrid Prototype, ahead of its official reveal at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motorshow.
More electric car points vital to avoid ‘charge rage’
A lack of charge points on London’s streets could lead to ‘charge rage’ as drivers squabble over sockets.
Grid carbon cuts enhance EV eco credentials
The carbon impact of electric vehicles has dramatically reduced as renewable sources of energy replace coal on the power system, new research finds.
More than 400 UK forecourts to imminently get EV rapid chargers
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is imminently rolling out rapid chargers from ChargePoint Services across its 413-strong nationwide network.
