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Ralph Morton

U.K. and European Correspondent

Ralph Morton is the European correspondent for Automotive Fleet and Global Fleet, covering the U.K. and European beat.

A highly experienced automotive journalist, Ralph has written for motorsport titles, consumer car magazines, and for the last 20 years, the fleet industry. He is a former editor of What Car? magazine, launched and edited Business Car Manager, and now runs and publishes two titles: Broker News, aimed at the leasing broker sector, and FleetandLeasing.com, which is a website focused on SME fleets. Ralph is married with two adult children and works from an office in Richmond, London. He gained a degree in English literature from the University of London, where he was president of the English Society.

Newsby Ralph MortonMay 19, 2023

AFP Grows to 1,200 Member Delegates at Sold-Out Conference

The uptick in members represents a 20% growth, indicating the association;'s fast growth since its formation in 2020 following the merger of the Association of Car Fleet Operators and the Institute of Car Fleet Management.

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 18, 2023

Dean Smith of Rydon Group Named AFP’s Strategic Award Winner

The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) presented its Strategic Award at its annual conference.

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 16, 2023

Lightfoot Launches Lightfoot Vision In-Cab Camera Telematics Across Europe & U.S.

The company says the telematics system keeps drivers safe but also helps fleets avoid the unexpected expenses of vehicle repairs and the cost of vehicle off-road downtime.

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 10, 2023

Holman Signs BT Fleet Management Deal for 37,000 Commercial Vehicle Fleet

The vehicles form part of the telecom giant BT's fleet of light commercial and specialist vehicles, HGVs , plant and ancillary equipment, many of which sit in BT Group’s Openreach division.

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 9, 2023

AFP Wants Greater Certainty on Flaky Used-EV Values

The effects of falling and uncertain EV residual values -- with reductions of between 10% and 20% fleets -- are beginning to concern fleets in the U.K.

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 9, 2023

Ford Puts Hydrogen on Trial in E-Transit

The three-year trial involving eight fuel cell Ford E-Transits seeks to determine if hydrogen fuel cell technology can deliver more zero-emission range to heavy-use E-Transit customers,

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Newsby Ralph MortonMay 5, 2023

Ogilvie Fleet Announces New Appointments

The company credits the new appointments to expanding business, particularly in the salary sacrifice sector, which has seen the greatest growth in the U.K. according to industry group BVRLA.

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Newsby Ralph MortonApril 19, 2023

Marc Samuel Appointed National Fleet Sales Manager for NIO UK

The Chinese carmaker plans to launch in the U.K. by the end of 2023, expanding its European presence in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.

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Newsby Ralph MortonApril 19, 2023

Chinese Car Maker Zeekr Heads for Europe

The Chinese auto manufacturer says it will launch in Sweden and the Netherlands in Q4 2023, before expanding further in the European market.

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Newsby Ralph MortonApril 17, 2023

U.K. Leasing Company Fleets Grow During 2022 Thanks to EVs

A new report from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association reveals growth stimulus came from long-term operational leasing of electric vehicles , energized by the tax regime for battery electric vehicles.

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