Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Webfleet Solutions enhances telematics with real-time electric vehicle insights - Webfleet Solutions has updated its telematics solution with new electric vehicle-focused features to help fleets deploy and manage electric and hybrid vehicles more effectively. For more ... Read More »- Rising grey fleet use in new normal to bring increased risks for fleets - Grey fleet management is to become ever-more vital for fleets in the post-lockdown world, with more employees using their own vehicles for business purposes. For more ... Read More »
- Jaguar Land Rover develops contactless touchscreen to reduce virus spread - New contactless touchscreen technology that could reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses while also tackling driver distraction has been developed by Jaguar Land Rover. For ... Read More »
- Broker creates new vehicle management division to offer end-to-end fleet solutions - Financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) has launched a new vehicle management and leasing division, offering a holistic fleet solution that can include accident and ... Read More »
- Renault signs biggest-ever Zoe deal as EV subscription firm expands fleet - Subscription-based EV service Onto has taken delivery of the first cars in a record-breaking 1,100-strong order for the Renault Zoe electric supermini. For more of the ... Read More »
- Jeep advances electrified plans with arrival of Renegade PHEV - Jeep has launched a plug-in hybrid version of its Renegade SUV in the UK – offering sub-50g/km emissions and a 26-mile electric-only range. For more of ... Read More »
- Bridgestone debuts subscription approach to tyres - Bridgestone has launched a new subscription service for tyres, developed to cater for a growing demand among consumers for subscription services. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ola launches new mobility service for corporate clients - Indian ride-hailing firm is expanding further into the UK with the launch of an new corporate mobility solution – said to provide a safe, cost-effective travel ... Read More »
- Ford debuts Active variants of Tourneo and Transit Connect - Ford has introduced new Active versions of its Tourneo Connect Active people mover and Transit Connect Active van, bringing improved rough-road capability and styling. For more ... Read More »
- Tech firms tie up on crash/theft telematics for corporate and rental fleets - A new range of comprehensive stolen vehicle recovery products and services is launching to provide corporate and car sharing/rental fleets in the UK and Europe with ... Read More »
- Kia launches ‘Purple M’ JV to create EV mobility pioneer - Kia is accelerating its work in e-mobility with the launch of a new start-up firm focused on developing Transportation as a Service (TaaS) services based on ... Read More »
- TMC and Shell tie up on integrated fuel and charging management for fleets - A new integrated fleet solution is now available from TMC and Shell, combining more than 3,800 forecourt sites with charging and technology solutions to manage both ... 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.
