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Road safety charity Brake has revealed the shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, which recognise the hard wo...
05/07/2024

Road safety charity Brake has revealed the shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, which recognise the hard work and dedication of the fleet sector to prevent crashes and reduce pollution.

A total of 43 organisations and individuals are competing for 12 categories. The shortlisted entries are now being assessed by a panel of external judges.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/shortlist-revealed-for-brakes-uk-fleet-champions-awards-2024/

Loreburn Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet with a consignment of 25 new 3.5-tonne vans from F...
05/07/2024

Loreburn Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet with a consignment of 25 new 3.5-tonne vans from Fraikin.

The vehicles, delivered on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, are the first supplied by Fraikin and follow a competitive tender process.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/?p=54695

The UK new light commercial vehicle market fell 4.5% in June, bringing a record-equalling 17-month growth run to an end....
04/07/2024

The UK new light commercial vehicle market fell 4.5% in June, bringing a record-equalling 17-month growth run to an end.

A total of 33,066 new vans and light commercials were registered last month, down from 34,360 units in June 2023, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

(SMMT)
https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/uk-new-van-market-falls-for-first-time-in-18-months/

Renault has updated the Kangoo van for the 2024 model year, complete with a new look, extra equipment and up to a £2,500...
04/07/2024

Renault has updated the Kangoo van for the 2024 model year, complete with a new look, extra equipment and up to a £2,500 reduction for the fully electric E-Tech version.

Discover the complete story, by clicking here: https://loom.ly/d5jjjtQ

Latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings reveal a major improvement in the performance of advanced driver assistance syst...
03/07/2024

Latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings reveal a major improvement in the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) available on commercial vans.

Among the 17 vehicles tested, seven – equating to 40% of the test line-up – received Euro NCAP’s Commercial Van Platinum rating and performed substantially better than the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2)


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/euro-ncap-results-show-big-hike-in-van-safety-performance/

This year’s winners of the Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been named at a prestigious ceremony and lunc...
03/07/2024

This year’s winners of the Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been named at a prestigious ceremony and lunch held in London.

Now in their 17th year, the awards celebrate the vital role played by women across the industry and shine a spotlight on the varied and increasing avenues of opportunities available in the traditionally male-dominated industry.

&LogisticsAwards
https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/winners-of-2024-everywoman-in-transport-logistics-awards-revealed/

Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV ch...
03/07/2024

Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV charger industry.

The product portfolio has been developed to meet the diverse needs of customers, ranging from slow to fast chargers, to meet commercial requirements and support the shift to electric vehicles, alongside its home chargers.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/humax-launches-commercial-ev-chargers-to-global-market/

Fleets can now use latest software from FleetCheck to spotlight any gaps in their Driving for Work documentation to ensu...
03/07/2024

Fleets can now use latest software from FleetCheck to spotlight any gaps in their Driving for Work documentation to ensure they are legally compliant.

Under a latest enhancement, FleetCheck’s fleet management software will alert users if there isn’t a Driving for Work policy registered by the company. It then provides a prompt to visit the newly launched Driving for Better Business (DfBB)

(DfBB)
https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/fleet-driving-for-work-policy-gaps-highlighted-by-latest-gen-software/

In the latest EV Fleet World issue, Naomi Nye, Head of Sales, Drax looks at UK organisations’ electrification progress. ...
02/07/2024

In the latest EV Fleet World issue, Naomi Nye, Head of Sales, Drax looks at UK organisations’ electrification progress. Research revealed that over half (52%) of businesses hadn’t yet installed any EV charge points.

Discover the complete story, by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3WTWJGO

Enjoy!

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell 59.3% in May, as temporary supply chain challenges impacted output, the Society...
01/07/2024

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell 59.3% in May, as temporary supply chain challenges impacted output, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.

A total of 4,400 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches rolled out of factory gates last month, compared to a particularly buoyant figure of 10,817 in May 2023.

(SMMT)
https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/uk-commercial-vehicle-production-slumps-59-in-may/

Cash-in-transit specialist Pivotal has spotlighted the significant benefits delivered by the introduction of smart camer...
01/07/2024

Cash-in-transit specialist Pivotal has spotlighted the significant benefits delivered by the introduction of smart cameras across its 165-strong vehicle fleet.

A month-long trial conducted earlier this year demonstrated how the addition of the AI-powered multi-camera system, combined with Michelin Connected Fleet’s data analysis tools, boosts driver performance and safety.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/pivotal-hails-smart-cameras-as-game-changer-for-safety/

Northgate Vehicle Hire has promoted former head of sales Spencer Davi to the role of UK sales director.Discover the comp...
01/07/2024

Northgate Vehicle Hire has promoted former head of sales Spencer Davi to the role of UK sales director.

Discover the complete story, by clicking here: https://loom.ly/vSwk7q4

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has launched a new training course to equip fleet managers with essential d...
01/07/2024

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has launched a new training course to equip fleet managers with essential decarbonisation knowledge.

The brand-new ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation’ module is part of the FORS Practitioner training programme and provides fleets with a deep understanding of carbon emissions and their impact – including regulatory frameworks and decarbonisation

https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/?p=54631

A new report exploring how businesses can leverage vehicle data to unlock significant decarbonisation opportunities is n...
28/06/2024

A new report exploring how businesses can leverage vehicle data to unlock significant decarbonisation opportunities is now out from Shell.

With more than 1.3 billion cars on the road and 70 million trucks in the commercial road transport industry, the new report reveals the wealth of fleet data available presents a significant opportunity for businesses across the transport industry to develop


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/shell-report-explore-how-to-use-data-to-decarbonise-fleets/

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to keep a watchful eye on hydrogen in line with the shift to cleane...
28/06/2024

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to keep a watchful eye on hydrogen in line with the shift to cleaner road transport.

In its latest free white paper on ‘The Big Hydrogen Question’, the fleet management provider explores what role carbon-neutral, green hydrogen will play in the net zero transition – and suggests fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) could be a game-changer.

https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/venson-white-paper-explores-hydrogen-role-in-net-zero-transition/

The Newspress awards have once again crowned Fleet World the best Automotive Business Publication.Newspress titles also ...
27/06/2024

The Newspress awards have once again crowned Fleet World the best Automotive Business Publication.

Newspress titles also saw Fleet World business editor Natalie Middleton awarded Best Automotive Business Journalist for keeping readers "brilliantly informed" from a long shortlist.

Congratulations to Fleet World and Natalie! Well deserved!

Just 2% of combustion vans scrapped under the London ULEZ scrappage scheme have been switched to electric vehicles so fa...
27/06/2024

Just 2% of combustion vans scrapped under the London ULEZ scrappage scheme have been switched to electric vehicles so far, despite millions of pounds of funding being put aside.

Transport for London (TfL) data reveals that of the 16,579 approved applications to scrap a petrol or diesel van between January 2023 to May 2024, only 372 were replaced with an electric vehicle.

&Environment (TfL)
https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/?p=54616

UK startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed a production-ready of its upcoming eCV1 electric van, compl...
26/06/2024

UK startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed a production-ready of its upcoming eCV1 electric van, complete with a new wide body.

The Cornwall-based business, which also develops EVs for third parties, initially revealed the van in prototype form at the 2023 CV Show. The latest version incorporates feedback from fleets and the firm is planning to start volume production from 2026.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/wevc-unveils-production-ready-electric-van-with-luton-style-body/

Already the UK’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford Transit Custom was revamped this year for an all-new generation. Al Sutt...
26/06/2024

Already the UK’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford Transit Custom was revamped this year for an all-new generation. Al Suttie puts its practicality and efficiency to the test for a week.
Ford Transit Custom 136PS 2.0 diesel auto L2 SWB Trend

Price: £37,684 (excl. VAT) CO2: 197g/km Economy: 37.7mpg Test efficiency: 35.6mpg
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https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/sutties-seven-days-with-a-ford-transit-custom/

The incoming government should re-evaluate the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate for vans to reflect wide-ranging iss...
26/06/2024

The incoming government should re-evaluate the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate for vans to reflect wide-ranging issues faced by fleets.

Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said the gap between the capabilities of the vehicles on offer and the needs of many fleets was proving too wide – and there were no easy ways of bridging that divide.


https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/new-government-should-rethink-zev-mandate-for-vans-says-fleetcheck/

Toyota UK’s project to develop a          -up has stepped up a gear with the start of     and  .Discover the complete st...
26/06/2024

Toyota UK’s project to develop a -up has stepped up a gear with the start of and .

Discover the complete story, by clicking here: https://loom.ly/xYO7Vrc

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