Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- IAM RoadSmart to talk on van safety and Highway Code at Great British Fleet Event - IAM RoadSmart is to take part in the information-packed Masterclass conferences at this month’s Great British Fleet Event, highlighting essential safety information for operators. For more ... Read More »
- AA Driving School launches first EVs on fleet - The AA Driving School is adding the first electric vehicles to its instructor fleet, in the form of the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 and the Vauxhall ... Read More »
- Average petrol price tops £1.52 a litre for first time - The average price of petrol has topped 152p a litre for the first time ever while diesel has also reached another record price. For more of ... Read More »
- Ford to split electric vehicle and ICE businesses to scale EV work - Ford is to split into distinct electric vehicle and internal combustion businesses in a move to scale its EV work and strengthen operations. For more of ... Read More »
- BVRLA to reveal latest fleet charging advice and research at Great British Fleet Event - New BVRLA research on fleet charging needs and how best to meet them is to come under the spotlight at this month’s free-to-attend Great British Fleet ... Read More »
- Maxus offers £15k subsidy on electric vans under £30m EV conquest programme - Maxus is offering a £15,000 subsidy off the first 2,000 zero-emission e Deliver 9 vehicles ordered this year, supporting the switch to EVs. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Latest risk management and training solutions under spotlight at Great British Fleet Event - DriveTech is to exhibit at this month’s Great British Fleet Event, raising awareness of the latest driver risk and driver training programmes for fleet operators. For ... Read More »
- Fully electric Jeep SUV revealed under Stellantis’ 2030 strategic plan - Stellantis has revealed images of the first-ever fully battery-electric Jeep SUV as it announces plans to have more than 75 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030. ... Read More »
- Hyundai to launch 17 new electric vehicles by 2030 - Hyundai Motor has revealed plans to launch 17 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030 based on a second-gen EV platform, under its new Electrification Strategy. ... Read More »
- Tom Marley appointed CEO at Aston Barclay Group - Aston Barclay Group has appointed Tom Marley as CEO, driving plans for future growth post Covid-19. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New DfBB podcast advises fleets on raising van safety standards - The “longstanding scandal” of vehicle manufacturers failing to equip vans with the same safety technology as cars has come under focus in a new podcast from ... Read More »
- Driving for Better Business among keynote speakers confirmed for Great British Fleet Event 2022 - The subject of how to get fleet risk management right post-Covid is to be discussed by Driving for Better Business at this month’s Great British Fleet ... Read More »
- Fleet industry mourns loss of former ACFO director Vic Barnes - Fleet World is sad to report the passing of fleet veteran and former ACFO director Vic Barnes. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BMW Group appoints new fleet chief as Rob East moves to national sales role - BMW Group UK has appointed Steve Roberts as its new general manager – corporate sales as Rob East moves into national sales. For more of the ... Read More »
- Innovative solution to bring emergency roadside charging to EV drivers - A new emergency roadside assistance policy has launched, bringing peace of mind to EV drivers. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Nissan Juke line-up to gain hybrid later this year - The Nissan Juke line-up is to gain a hybrid powertrain later this year, bringing increased power and lower fuel consumption. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Northgate to help fleets plan for Drive to Zero at Great British Fleet Event - Northgate is to exhibit at next month’s Great British Fleet Event to help fleet managers with their own Drive to Zero. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- UK’s first Zero Emission Zone goes live in Oxford - Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has launched today (28 February), bringing charges on all petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, unless exempt. For more of ... Read More »
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