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Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Quarter of car occupants who die in road crashes not wearing a seatbelt
One in four car drivers and passengers killed in road crashes weren’t wearing a seatbelt – rising to two in five (41%) for crashes that occur … Read More »
Weekend closures announced for southbound Blackwall Tunnel
Transport for London (TfL) has announced closures to the southbound Blackwall Tunnel across a number of weekends in May and June to help support carriageway works.
SVA gifts Nissan Leaf to help firefighters deal with EV road collisions
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has donated a Nissan Leaf to West Sussex Fire and Rescue to support its firefighters’ EV education.
M25 set for second full weekend closure on Surrey stretch from tonight
Drivers are being warned again to expect delays and only travel if necessary near junctions 9-10 on the M25 from tonight.
Runyourfleet recognised for innovation by King’s Award for Enterprise
Multifleet Vehicle Management, which trades as Runyourfleet, has been recognised for innovation by the King’s Award for Enterprise.
Price overtakes battery as main factor for drivers to go electric, finds Venson
Price rather than battery range is now the main consideration for drivers switching to EVs, Venson Automotive Solutions has found.
Fleet input vital to shape graduated driving licences proposals, says FleetCheck
Proposals announced in Parliament earlier this week for a new Graduated Driving Licences Bill should incorporate fleet expertise and experience, according to FleetCheck.
Widespread increase in vehicle downtime for fleets
Almost one in five fleets (18%) have seen car and van downtime rise over the last 12-18 months, new research shows.
Facelifted Škoda Octavia available to order now
Order books are open for the revised Škoda Octavia, complete with a new front-end, upgraded specification and a power boost for the range-topping vRS.
Used car sales hit five-year high as EVs reach record share
The UK’s used car market grew 6.5% to almost two million units in the first quarter of 2024 – the strongest start to a year since … Read More »
ZEV order quotas creating dilemmas for van fleet replacements, warns AFP
Fleets ordering new diesel vans are being hit by eLCV quotas stipulated by manufacturers in response to the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
Amazon opens first micromobility hub in Northern Ireland
Amazon is bringing e-cargo bike deliveries to Belfast customers with the opening of a new micromobility hub.
Study reveals electrification challenges and opportunities for European fleets
Sustainability continues to climb the corporate agenda for European fleets but electrification poses major challenges that many are under-prepared for, according to a new study by … Read More »
ChargeUK appoints first chief executive officer
ChargeUK has appointed its first CEO as the EV charging association marks the culmination of its first year.
New technology can mitigate a volatile EV market
Fleets can help mitigate the worst of the volatile EV used market by using the latest technology to speed up the remarketing process, according to Motom.
Engineius promotes Bashir Mohammed to sales director
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius has promoted Bashir Mohammed to sales director.
AA Business Services powers Drivetech expansion with consultant appointment
AA Business Services is accelerating growth plans for its Drivetech driver training business with a new appointment.
Renault opens UK orders for Rafale flagship coupé-SUV
Renault’s Rafale coupé-SUV is on sale now, delivering a new flagship vehicle “born and bred for driving pleasure”.
Arval plans for corporate and retail business gains with new appointments
Arval is pushing ahead with growth plans for the corporate and retail sectors after assembling an expert commercial leadership team.
Fleet parts prices up by more than a third, Epyx reveals
Average fleet parts prices have risen by more than a third (35%) in four years, new data from Epyx shows.
Fears for traffic chaos as M25 closure clashes with season’s first warm weekend
Drivers in the vicinity of the M25 in Surrey this weekend are being warned of a possible ‘carmageddon’ on the roads as the latest motorway closure … Read More »
Gofor bolsters salary sacrifice offer with home charging solutions
Gofor has teamed up with Vchrgd Technologies to offer home charging to its salary sacrifice customers.
Tesla low for servicing and brake costs, but heavy on tyres, finds Cap HPI
Tesla has the lowest servicing costs in the list of top 20 manufacturers but slips to 16th for total service and maintenance (SMR) costs.
Leasys celebrates first birthday with rise in fleet size and revenues
Leasys, the joint venture equally owned by Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance, has celebrated its first birthday since the consolidation with Free2move Lease, by posting … Read More »
Lack of fleet SMR infrastructure for EV challenger brands could increase offroad time
Fleets need to be aware that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is becoming increasingly complex as new manufacturers enter the UK market, according to i247 Group.
Petrol and diesel prices up by 10p a litre since start of 2024
Fuel prices have gone up by 10p a litre so far this year amid warnings of a glaring “pump price gulf” across the UK.
UK startup Wayve raises $1bn for self-driving vehicle AI tech
British AI company Wayve has raised $1.1bn (£840m) in funding to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles.
University of Warwick to get one of UK’s largest campus charging sites
The University of Warwick is working with charge point operator Zest to install one of the UK’s largest university campus charging facilities.
Surging fleet demand continues to shore up new car market
Sustained fleet demand led UK new car registrations to their 21st month of growth in April, amid concerns for flagging private buyer take-up.
