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Newsby Cindy BrauerAugust 24, 2022

UK Fleet Managers Should Heed New Careless Driving Law

The new law, “Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving” became effective June 28 under the Police Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 and can be adjudicated in either a Magistrates’ Court or a Crown Court.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 15, 2022

International Motors to Partner with New Chinese EV Brand GWM ORA in the UK

International Motors (IM) also imports Subaru and Isuzu vehicles in the UK, and runs the parts and service business for Mitsubishi Motors following its exit from the UK market.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 10, 2022

UK Fleets Mostly Electric By 2025 Says Arval Survey - Unlike Europe

A report from leasing and mobility provider Arval says that over 70% of car fleets are expected to be electric and 50% of van fleets will have switched to electric by 2025, suggesting that UK fleets are well ahead of the UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 9, 2022

EV Infrastructure Gets Boost with New Funding for GRIDSERVE

GRIDSERVE says this will secure the delivery of more than 5,000 High-Power Chargers over the next three years across the Electric Highway public charging network, and with such a strategically important network on the UK’s motorways, it will help fleets have greater confidence to electrify their vehicles, knowing drivers can recharge quickly while away on business.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 4, 2022

Royal Mail Fleet Adds Peugeot eLCVs, Boosting Fleet to Over 3,000 Electric Vans

Royal Mail reports that 70 of its delivery depots in the UK have made the transition to move to either full or part electric deliveries and collections. The first site that went live with an all-electric fleet was Bristol, West of England, in June 2021.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 4, 2022

Volvo Car UK Fleet and Remarketing Team Report into New Commercial Director

Nicole Melillo Shaw has been appointed Volvo Car UK’s new commercial director. In her new role, Melillo Shaw has responsibility for the company’s fleet and remarketing team, along with sales delivery and product functions.

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Newsby Cindy BrauerJuly 22, 2022

Maruti Suzuki Launches New Grand Vitara SUV

The new hybrid Grand Vitara is the latest product in the Maruti-owned NEXA portfolio and features a “distinct exterior design, sophisticated interiors, segment-leading features and an industry redefining fuel-efficiency powered by its revolutionary hybrid powertrains."

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Newsby Cindy BrauerJuly 20, 2022

Manufacturers Partner to Develop Mass-Market Light-Duty Fuel-Cell Electric Trucks

The truck will be introduced to the market after January 2023 and used by the partners at actual distribution sites in Fukushima Prefecture and Tokyo social implementation projects.

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Newsby Cindy BrauerJuly 18, 2022

Finalists in UK Fleet Champions in Safety & Sustainability Announced

The UK program is part of Global Fleet Champions, a nonprofit worldwide campaign to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by work vehicles. UK-based road safety charity Brake administers the awards program.

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Newsby Ralph MortonJuly 15, 2022

Northgate Vehicle Hire Acquires Traffic Management Vehicle Supplier

Northgate Vehicle Hire said the acquisition of Blakedale will allow it to grow its share of the traffic management sector at a time when the government has pledged strategic long-term investment in UK roads.

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