Natalie Middleton

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Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

By Natalie Middleton / 25 minutes ago / Latest News / No Comments This week’s top fleet industry stories… Etrux assets in administration to go under auction Vehicle stolen every five minutes in 2024, new investigation reveals Stellantis issues ‘stop-drive’ alert for Citroën C3 and DS3 in UK Suppliers revealed for Halton Housing Framework for Supply of Vehicles InstaVolt expands Summer Special tariff to West London charging hub Jeep reveals prices and specs for Compass First Edition Monta...
Etrux assets in administration to go under auction

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

Assets from Etrux are to be auctioned off after the Antrim-based vehicle conversion specialist entered administration last month. Wilsons Auctions has been appointed to oversee the auction series for Jans Composites, Jans Offsite Solutions and Etrux after the companies, part of Jans Group, entered administration in May. Acting on behalf of joint administrators Scott Murray and Ian Davison of Keenan CF, Wilsons Auctions will manage the sale of assets through a structured auction process.
Vehicle stolen every five minutes in 2024, new investigation reveals

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

New data showing the international scale of the UK’s stolen vehicle problem has been revealed following a joint investigation between Thatcham Research and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS). Despite the UK having the highest levels of on-vehicle security in the world, a vehicle was stolen every five minutes in 2024, with insurers settling claims worth £640m.
Stellantis issues ‘stop-drive’ alert for Citroën C3 and DS3 in UK

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

Stellantis UK has issued an immediate stop-drive action for Citroën C3 (second generation) and DS 3 (first generation) models. The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2009 and 2019 and equipped with Takata airbags. The auto giant said owners of such vehicles should immediately stop using their vehicle when safe to do so, which is due to concerns over faulty airbags.
Suppliers revealed for Halton Housing Framework for Supply of Vehicles

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

Suppliers for the Halton Housing Framework for Supply of Vehicles managed by MUFG Corporate Markets (formerly Link Group) have been named, following the completion of a national tendering process. The Framework, which supports over 250 public sector organisations including housing associations, local authorities, NHS Trusts and emergency services, is designed to provide access to a wide range of fleet funding and management solutions across the UK.
InstaVolt expands Summer Special tariff to West London charging hub

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

EV charging network InstaVolt is expanding the Summer Special tariff to its Syon Park charging hub in West London. EV drivers can now benefit from reduced charging costs at one of the capital’s most accessible and scenic charging locations, with new summer rates available 24/7 until 31 August 2025. The tariff enables charging at £0.50 per kWh via the InstaVolt app or RFID card and £0.54 per kWh for contactless and roaming users.
Offset the NIC hike through EV salary sacrifice, says CBVC

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

By Natalie Middleton / 15 minutes ago / Latest News / No Comments Fleets are being encouraged to mitigate rising National Insurance Contribution (NIC) costs by adopting an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. In April, the employer NIC rate rose by 1.2% to 15% and the payment threshold dropped from £9,100 to £5,000. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), this could cost employers an additional £900 per employee each year, based on a median wage.
Only 34% of fleet managers track vehicle emissions

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

Just one-third (34%) of UK fleet and transport managers use software to track harmful emissions being released into the environment by their vehicles, new research finds. Microlise, which conducted the study, said the fact that 66% of fleets don’t track emissions showed a significant gap in the drive to net zero and called for action to help save some of the 43,000 lives lost per year linked to air pollution.
New digital integration to help speed up and manage workshop parts supply

1 week ago | vanfleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

R2C, Vapta and HGV Direct have launched an integrated digital solution for workshops to help speed up parts delivery, manage supply and control stock. R2C’s Job Sheet API, which enables integration between third-party systems, including parts suppliers, now works on commercial vehicle parts supplier HGV Direct’s Vapta Systems scanners. This means that any time a barcode is read in a workshop, the part is loaded directly onto job sheets.
Jaama to offer free DVLA licence checks at RTX 2025

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | Natalie Middleton

Jaama is spotlighting its driver licence checking solution at Road Transport Expo 2025, offering free DVLA licence checks. Fleet operators can experience the software in action at the show, which runs from 24 to 26 June at NAEC Stoneleigh, to see how the technology helps ensure compliance, while reducing risk and avoiding costly penalties. Jaama’s tool offers real-time licence verification, automated rechecks based on risk profiles and instant alerts for offences, disqualifications or points.