News
Mergers and acquisitions in the mobility sector
Although 2021 was a difficult year for the automotive sector, electric vehicles bucked the trend. Last year, more than 1.65 million new electric vehicles (EVs)…
First Renault Trucks for Explore Transport LTD’s HS2 fleet
As part of a programme of significant growth within its mixer truck fleet, specialist suppliers of Transport and Plant Hire services, Explore Transport Limited, has…
Equipmake welcomes inclusion of electric buses in new operator grants (BSOG)
Leading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has welcomed newly announced changes to the Government’s Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG), which now include zero emission buses for the first time,…
The ultra-exclusive Mini Remastered Marshall Edition
David Brown Automotive has today revealed a limited edition Mini Remastered Marshall Edition in collaboration with iconic audio equipment company, Marshall Amplification. Conceived to commemorate…
Movianto trials electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
A healthcare logistics specialist is trialling an all-electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for daily deliveries of medical supplies from its Slough depot to nearby hospitals, care…
Treating carriageway spillages more quickly
An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more quickly, is being funded…
Government contradiction over red diesel rebate axe
In his Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a 5p-a-litre cut in fuel duty. But, with the end of the rebate on red diesel coming in…
Ukraine & supply chain
US pledges to ramp-up liquefied natural gas imports to EU; Poland cuts energy imports from Russia; sunflower oil shortage fuels palm oil ESG concerns Ukraine…
Distortions to UK used-car market can be addressed with marketplace rethink
The UK’s second-hand automotive market could well serve as a case study on topsy-turvy markets that have seemingly become the norm amid all the global…
Freeway reaches the highest standard with the latest ISO accreditations
Freeway Fleet Systems has announced that it has achieved both ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certifications, demonstrating the company’s commitment to…
Fleetpoint Event
Yesterday, 30th March 2022, we had our inaugural Fleetpoint Event, hosted by Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics. This was a great success, with sessions led by…
BIFA welcomes HMRC’s increased communication on forthcoming Customs changes
Commenting on the recent HMRC announcement that it would be communicating with all companies involved in international trade on the most significant changes in the…
Amey centralises driver training strategy with e-learning programme
Amey, a leading public service provider, has chosen Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) to provide e-learning across the business to promote road safety and mitigate identified…
Demo programme for Mercedes-Benz eVito Van launched
As part of its ongoing mission to help businesses move to electric, Europcar Vans & Trucks, part of Europcar Mobility Group UK, is running a…
Why more businesses are choosing to bring fleet managers into Board-level decision making
Any fleet-operating organisation knows the value of a good fleet manager. From logistics and cost management to health & safety and employee retention, their responsibilities…
Matthew Walters
Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Customer Data Services at LeasePlan UK Contributing Blogs: Why more businesses are choosing to bring fleet managers into Board-level…