Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Drink-drive fatalities reach eight-year high - The number of drink-drive fatalities reached an eight-year high in 2017, leading to renewed calls for a zero-tolerance drink-drive limit, increased education on the risks of ... Read More »
Mayor of London proposes £25m ULEZ car scrappage fund - The Mayor of London has announced plans for a £25m car scrappage fund that would run alongside the previously announced van scheme to help make Londoners ... Read More »- LeasePlan results see 4.4% rise in serviced fleet - LeasePlan has reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results, which saw its global serviced fleet rise 4.4% while its net result was up for Q4 ... Read More »
- Ford warns of UK exit if ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit goes ahead - Ford is said to be ramping up plans to ship production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit. For more of the ... Read More »
- SPIE empowers IONITY electric car rapid charging in the UK - SPIE UK is to be responsible for the planning and design of electric charging stations at strategic locations along the United Kingdom’s major road infrastructure. For ... Read More »
- Brake launches Global Fleet Champions to tackle safety and sustainability - Brake has launched a new campaign that enables fleets of any size, anywhere to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by vehicles used for work purposes. ... Read More »
- Charging points a ‘natural’ extension of vehicle leasing - Leasing companies could play a significant role in supporting electric vehicle uptake among fleets by funding charging points as an extension of the vehicle lease, according ... Read More »
- Audi’s first electric car pricing and spec announced - Order books are now open for the Audi e-tron in the UK, with prices starting at £71,490 (exc. Plug-in Car Grant). For more of the latest ... Read More »
- ALD posts record fleet growth in 2018 - ALD Automotive has reported full-year 2018 results including record total fleet growth, helped by rising personal leasing and electric/hybrid take-up. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Mercedes-Benz Cars names Tom Brennan as new head of fleet - Former Audi head of fleet sales Tom Brennan has joined Mercedes-Benz Cars UK as its new head of fleet. For more of the latest industry news, ... 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.
