Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Bridgestone and Michelin lead efforts on more sustainable tyres - Michelin and Bridgestone are to reveal plans to increase sustainability and cut emissions in the tyre industry via a joint presentation later this month. For more ... Read More »- Volkswagen T-Roc updated with new design and technology - Volkswagen has refreshed its T-Roc compact crossover with updated design plus new driver assist tech and digital services. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Hyundai gives glimpse of new Ioniq 7 with Seven concept reveal - Hyundai has revealed its Seven concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight of how its flagship Ioniq 7 seven-seater SUV will look. For ... Read More »
- Common driver risk management mistakes and the solutions revealed in new campaign - New resources that can help fleets navigate the driver risk management ‘minefield’ are now available from the Driving for Business (DfBB) campaign as it warns of ... Read More »
- Interview: GoWithFlow and Charley Boorman on the fleet switch to EVs - At this month’s Web Summit, sustainability mobility management firm GoWithFlow teamed up with actor and EV enthusiast Charley Boorman to run an electric vehicle master class ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Audi Q7 55 TFSIe quattro S line - Julian Kirk transforms his test drive of the Q7 PHEV with the install of a home charger. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Kia EV9 concept previews new range-topping electric SUV - Kia has uncovered its EV9 concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight into how its future range-topping electric SUV might look. For more ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Renault Captur Iconic E-Tech Hybrid 145 Auto - The multi-award winning Renault Captur compact crossover joins our long-term fleet. John Kendall reports back. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Competition on EV charging at motorway services to open up after Gridserve pledge - EV drivers are to benefit from healthier market competition on charging at motorway services on the back of new pledges to end current exclusive arrangements. For ... Read More »
- Audi boosts e-tron electric range with free update - Audi is offering a free software update for selected e-tron electric models, boosting range. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Integrated home, workplace and public charging solution launches for fleets - A combined at-home and on-the-road billing solution that could transform the way businesses manage EV charging reimbursement has launched. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- ‘Soaring’ fleet interest in kerbside charging prompts new AFP webinar - A new kerbside electric vehicle charging webinar is to be run by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) on the back of soaring fleet interest in ... Read More »
- Road Safety Week 2021: Lives saved on roads in lockdown should inspire more action - Reductions in the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads – due to lockdown restrictions last year – are to be welcomed but ... Read More »
- Centrica EV salary sacrifice scheme proves hit with employees - A new employee-wide EV sacrifice scheme at Centrica has seen high take-up in its first fortnight as employees look for a cost-effective way to go electric. ... Read More »
- MPs to debate tougher sentences for hit-and-run drivers - MPs are meeting today (15 November 2021) to debate tougher sentences for hit-and-run drivers who cause death, coinciding with the first day of Road Safety Week. ... Read More »
- Vodafone to eliminate fleet emissions by 2027 - Vodafone UK is working to eliminate carbon emissions from its 1,355-strong car and van fleet by 2027; three years ahead of the UK’s 2030 ICE ban. ... 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.
