Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Zego rolls out flexible insurance to corporate fleets - Usage-based insurance provider Zego is targeting corporate fleets and logistics operations with pay-as-you-go insurance that could cut costs and bring a more transparent approach. For more ... Read More »
SEAT targets fleets with all new Leon - The fourth-generation SEAT Leon has been unveiled, which aims to continue successful sales of the outgoing model while also adding appeal for fleets. For more of ... Read More »
Roll-out of smart motorways conducted with ‘shocking degree of carelessness’, say MPs - All-Lane Running schemes have been rolled out in the UK with “a shocking degree of carelessness” and without taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of ... Read More »
Fleet drivers exceeding speed limits by 19.4% - New research revealing UK company drivers’ appetite for speeding has been published, showing that business drivers typically exceed speed limits by an average of 19.4%. For ... Read More »
Clampdown on ‘exceptional hardship’ loophole could see more company drivers banned - Drivers with 12 or more penalty points should not be able to use ‘exceptional hardship’ as a loophole to get out of a ban – even ... Read More »
IAM RoadSmart gears up for launch of new driver risk solution at 2020 GBFE - Road safety organisation IAM RoadSmart is returning to the Great British Fleet Event for 2020 as it promotes its forthcoming new driver risk management solution; part ... Read More »
Leasys UK puts focus on flexibility for ongoing growth - Leasys, the mobility subsidiary of FCA Bank, is to extend its portfolio of long- and short-term vehicle solutions in the UK, aiming to grow its fleet ... Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover to axe 500 jobs at Halewood plant - Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed it is to cut hundreds of jobs at its Halewood plant in Merseyside as a result of its long-term cost-cutting programme. ... Read More »
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for 16 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. As Business Editor, Natalie ensures the group websites and newsletters are updated with the latest news.
Top news of the week
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AA teams up with LeasePlan for personal car lease solution
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Size of UK company car and grey fleet markets mapped out in new BVRLA report
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Mercedes-Benz enters electric compact SUV sector with EQA
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Paul Willcox named new managing director at Vauxhall Motors
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FMG Repair Services announces new MD
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Voi branches into e-bikes in UK
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Nissan claims lead in e-LCV sales to UK fleets
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