Fleet procurement

Southern Water deploys new vans with solar panels

Southern Water is replacing a third of its engineering fleet, with more than 300 new vans – the majority of which will have solar panels fitted.

Fleet strategy 12 Apr

Car subscription service looking to launch in the UK

Dribe, a car subscription service currently operating in Denmark, is aiming to launch in the UK through a partnership with a British car distributor.

car subscription services 3 Apr

Customer service criticised for deliveries of new cars and vans (video)

Fleets are becoming increasingly frustrated with falling customer service levels for new vehicle deliveries, according to the latest Fleet News at 10.

Fleet News at 10 webinars 28 Mar

Fleet vehicle deliveries suffering from agency model, says AFP

Fleets are complaining of a fall in delivery standards, with EVs arriving with little charge and ICE cars with only a small amount of fuel.

Fleet procurement 20 Mar

Nottinghamshire Police strikes fleet deal with Skoda

The force has taken delivery of 100 new Škodas to be used across a range of functions, from neighbourhood and roads policing units to driver training.

Fleet procurement 19 Mar

Quest Waste opts for hybrid electric power with Toyota Corolla Commercial

Quest Waste Management has chosen the Toyota Corolla Commercial van to join its fleet as it switches from diesel-powered vehicles to hybrid electric technology.

Fleet procurement 8 Mar

Commercial Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Quartix, Microlise, Europcar, Renault Trucks, Welch Group and SureCam

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including the Welch Group joins zero-emission HGV consortium and Mercedes-Benz eVito added to Europcar fleet.

Fleet procurement 7 Mar

Fleets choosing short-term leases to address grey fleet

Liquid Fleet has reported an upturn in customers addressing grey fleet issues by onboarding short-term lease cars as part of a pool car arrangement.

Grey Fleet 6 Mar

Fleet uptake of new battery electric vans falls

February saw a decline in registrations of battery electric vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, taking a 4.7% market share, down from 5.5% a year ago.

Fleet procurement 6 Mar

Electric Iveco eDaily joins Tesco home delivery fleet

Tesco has deployed the first of 151 electric Iveco eDaily chassis cabs as it strives to decarbonise its fleet operations.

Fleet procurement 5 Mar

Flakt appoints Ogilvie to deliver fleet of new cars and vans

Flakt Group is employing a total cost of ownership approach to overhaul its company car and van policy with the appointment of Ogilvie Fleet.

Fleet strategy 5 Mar

VW electric van fleet deal ‘one of the largest’ struck so far

An order for 650 ID Buzz Cargo vans from Mitie is one of the largest fleet deals to date for the electric vehicle (EV), says Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Fleet procurement 29 Feb

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from XPO, Vanaways, Ford, Warburtons and Tiger Trailers

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including XPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet and Ford’s mental health campaign ‘transforms lives’.

Fleet procurement 16 Feb

Denise Hawkins, fleet manager at Stannah Management Services, receives the Fleet News Award for Fleet of the Year (251-1,000 vehicles) from Adam Naylor, UK head at sales at sponsors Northgate

Effective use of data central to Stannah's fleet improvements

Fleet News Award-winner reaps rewards after improving risk management strategy and adopting wholelife cost model for car procurement.

Business profiles - fleet 15 Feb

Lex Autolease strikes vehicle rental deal with Nexus

Lex Autolease will use Nexus Vehicle Rental’s rental management platform Iris to streamline its short-term rental provision.

Fleet procurement 15 Feb

Europcar launches new long-term van rental product

Europcar has launched a new solution for one or two-year van rental, with the price capped for a third year if required.

Fleet procurement 12 Feb

Wickes takes delivery of new trucks from Novuna Vehicle Solutions

The first two Scania P320 trucks from a fleet of 16 on order have joined the Wickes fleet to help drive the expansion of its delivery service.

Fleet procurement 9 Feb

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Isuzu, Michelin Connected Fleet, Driving for Better Business, Fleet Evolution, Cox Automotive and Fleetio

The latest industry news, including Weybridge Isuzu strikes a fleet deal with British Airways and Michelin Connected Fleet signs four-year deal with Scottish Water.

Fleet procurement 1 Feb