Search for Fleet Driver of the Year at Silverstone Fleet Show
At stake at this year’s sell-out Show, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard in association with TMC, is not only the coveted Fleet Driver of the Year title, won last year by Philip … Read More »
Record number of vehicle manufacturers at sell-out Silverstone Fleet Show
Newcomers to this year’s Show on Tuesday, May 12, include fleet market-leader, Ford Motor Company, and the Fiat Group, with its four main brands: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Fiat itself. They join repeat … Read More »
Fleet training returns to sell-out Silverstone Fleet Show
This year’s event, on Tuesday 12 May and sponsored by Barclaycard in association with TMC, will see the morning devoted to workshop-style, interactive and informal training sessions, held in the seminar theatre in the … Read More »
Ross Durkin steps down as head of Fleet World Group
Fleet World Group was established in 1998 and has grown from publishing a single monthly magazine to being a highly respected part of the fleet industry with interests in print, digital media and events. … Read More »
Toyota gives free access to fuel cell technology
Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, the carmaker will enable interested parties to use 5,680 fuel cell vehicle patent licences and applications royalty-free, until 2020. By doing so, … Read More »
Automotive Leasing & Energy Saving Trust to promote EVs
Under the partnership, EST Scotland and Automotive Leasing will distribute information to fleet operators in the public and private sectors about LeasePlan Group’s “Take A Leaf Out of Our Book” initiative, which offers drivers the … Read More »
EV Fleet World editor recognised for work in promoting ULEVs
The awards recognise the most outstanding motoring journalists and photographers in the business. The year’s accolades were presented at the Guild’s Annual Dinner and Awards at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, on Thursday 4 … Read More »
SMMT urges Mayor of London to be more ambitious with Ultra-Low Emission Zone
At the end of October, the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce the world's first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital on 7 September … Read More »
IMechE event to focus on transmission & driveline developments
Currently offered with a 15% early bird booking discount, the seminar will address transmission and driveline strategies and problems faced by passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway vehicles. The event will provide an … Read More »
Barclaycard to sponsor 2015 Silverstone Fleet Show
The sponsorship follows the successful launch of Barclaycard Fuel+, in association with The Miles Consultancy (Fuel+) at the Fleet World Fleet Show earlier this year. Fuel+ is a new fuel and mileage expenses solution designed to … Read More »
Supermarket chain ICA installs first charging points in Sweden
Installed at the store in Uppsala, Sweden, with the next installation due to be completed in Örebro shortly, the units offer remote management from within the supermarket and feature tamper-proof locking sockets for security. … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet branches out into EVs
Although the firm is yet to lease any pure electric vehicles to its customers, the two cars are being driven by Ogilvie Fleet employees and are being loaned to customers as the company sees … Read More »
Renault's first Z.E. Hybrid to bring 282mpg in concept form
The carmaker says the lightweight supermini concept is intended to demonstrate its knowhow in the fields of design and technology and features around 100 technological features that will be introduced gradually to the model … Read More »
Barnwell makes switch to hybrids to cut carbs
Under the deal, which was arranged with support from Toyota Financial Services, the Midlands-based company has chosen Auris Hybrid Touring Sports cars for its national sales teams to deliver excellent load carrying along with … Read More »
Yamaha’s Formula One inspired MOTIV.e car revealed
The all-electric car, first unveiled to the world at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, has been unveiled by Professor Gordon Murray today (Wednesday 10th September) with Innovate UK Chief Executive Iain Gray CBE at … Read More »
2014 MPG Marathon to put focus on electric vehicles
Pure electric vehicles are taking part alongside range extenders and plug-in hybrids for the first time in the famous eco-driving extravaganza, which is again being sponsored by ALD Automotive and organized by Fleet World magazine. The … Read More »
Motorpoint offers discounts on electric plug-in vehicles
Under the discount, customers can save over £18,000 on the Chevrolet Volt, which is being sold in [Auto] 5dr with Sat Nav form for £18,799. The Vauxhall Ampera Positiv 5dr Auto – Electric … Read More »
New e-NV200 to change make-up of light van fleets, says Nissan
Built in Europe and available as an LCV or five-seat passenger car, the model is billed as combining class-leading cargo volume with award-winning zero-emission technology. The result is said to be 40% lower for … Read More »
Scottish Government invests £3m in EVs
Announced today by Transport Minister Keith Brown, the investment will be used to accelerate the scheme to install rapid chargers for electric vehicles up and down the country, as the purchase of a new … Read More »
Dates announced for 2015 Fleet World Fleet Show
This year’s show at Silverstone, which was held on Wednesday, April 9, attracted a record audience, up 40% on last year, and achieved the highest ever total of test drives of new cars. Now, … Read More »
