Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone consultation on hold - Greater Manchester is to delay the statutory consultation on its Clean Air Zone plans as it warns that the exceptional times could necessitate new thinking on ... Read More »- Volkswagen to start reopening European plants - Volkswagen will restart production in Europe on a step-by-step basis from next week while ensuring strict protection for workers. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- In-car touchscreens much worse for driver distraction - In-car touchscreens can be much more distracting to use compared to systems with physical buttons, potentially putting drivers at higher risks of accidents. For more of ... Read More »
- Covid-19 to change working practices and fleet car strategies forever - UK companies will adopt more flexible approaches to working practices and company car provision going forwards as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic. For more ... Read More »
- Vimcar brings SME telematics solution to UK - German telematics firm Vimcar is launching in the UK, bringing a new way for SMEs to cut costs and streamline operations. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Maxus to launch all-important new LCVs with online virtual experience - Maxus (formerly LDV) is gearing up to launch its new LCVs in an online virtual experience that will enable fleets to get up close and personal ... Read More »
- Lockdown car journeys hit lowest level yet - Daily car trips on Easter Sunday fell to 20% of the normal level; the biggest fall seen during the lockdown so far. For more of the ... Read More »
- Spate of ‘extreme’ speeding includes 151mph driver on M1 - Drivers are being urged to comply with speed limits after a spate of “extreme” speeding over the Easter bank holiday saw one driver clocked at 151mph ... Read More »
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 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.
