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Fleets say rising fuel costs make EVs more appealing

Rising fuel costs are making most businesses with company cars seriously consider switching to EV and hybrid models (86%), new research from iCompario suggests.

16 Jun

Ukraine war: Bridgestone suspends manufacturing activities in Russia

Bridgestone has temporarily closed its tyre production plant in Russia, as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Bridgestone 15 Mar

Adam Naylor, UK head of sales at Northgate Vehicle Hire

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Northgate, Bridgestone, ARI Fleet UK, Tevva and DeGould

New head of sales announced at Northgate as well as a new commercial business unit director for Bridgestone North, new vendor management manager at ARI Fleet UK and chairman of Tevva.

appointments 8 Mar

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Fleet operations in the UK are best placed to switch their cars and vans from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles (EVs), according to Webfleet Solutions.

electric and hybrid vehicles 30 Mar

Webfleet Solutions and Lytx offer video-based solution for fleets

Webfleet Video integrates Lytx’s camera technology with Webfleet Solutions’ fleet management system.

driver behaviour 26 Jan

Industry jobs: Senior hires at Bridgestone, Sogo, Red Driver Training and Stewart Signs

Bridgestone announces new hires with Thomas Schmidt departing, while there are also senior hires at Sogo, Red Driving School and Stewart Signs

Bridgestone 21 Dec

Bridgestone and Microsoft to monitor tyre damage in real-time

Bridgestone and Microsoft have developed a monitoring system for detecting tyre damage issues in real-time.

1 Jul

Bridgestone resumes operations across manufacturing network

Bridgestone EMIA has announced that several plants across its manufacturing network will slowly ramp up production in response to business and customer needs.

16 Apr

Coronavirus: Tyre manufacturers Pirelli and Bridgestone close factories

Tyre manufacturers Bridgestone and Pirelli have closed factories due to the coronavirus pandemic.

25 Mar

Bridgestone supports National Tyres and Autocare staff training

Bridgestone has supported staff development and training for people with National Tyres and Autocare.

15 Aug

Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics

Bridgestone Europe has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910 million after passing the relevant regulatory stages and receiving full approval from TomTom’s shareholders.

2 Apr

Bridgestone and Iris Capital to develop mobility services

Bridgestone Europe and Iris Capital have announced a deal to investigate and invest in new mobility services and digital technologies across Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.

25 Jan

Bridgestone to acquire TomTom Telematics for £800 million

Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for a cash consideration of €910 million (£800 million).

22 Jan

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

New research from Highways England and Bridgestone shows almost three quarters of motorway tyre-related incidents could be prevented if drivers carried out simple checks.

24 Apr

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

John Lewis speaks to industry professionals to offer fleets some guidance and asks which is best, cheap upfront or longer life?

SMR 17 Apr

The hunt for longer tyre life, explained

Research and development is essential in the hunt for longer tyre life, but further savings on price remain elusive, John Lewis reports.

SMR 18 Oct

Bridgestone announces price increases across all brands

Bridgestone has announced a price increase across its entire product range of up to 8%.

22 Feb

Robin Shaw calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone is urging the Government to have a rethink over proposals to change MOT testing laws on new cars.

14 Aug

Bridgestone extends Arla tyre deal

Bridgestone has extended a five-year fleet deal with dairy firm Arla Foods.

3 Feb

Tyre-related call-outs fall by 28% for Ryder customers

Tyre-related breakdowns for Ryder customers have fallen by 28% following the introduction of a range of initiatives aimed at maximising fleet uptime and lowering running costs.

12 Dec

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Fleets say rising fuel costs make EVs more appealing

Ukraine war: Bridgestone suspends manufacturing activities in Russia

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Northgate, Bridgestone, ARI Fleet UK, Tevva and DeGould

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Webfleet Solutions and Lytx offer video-based solution for fleets

Industry jobs: Senior hires at Bridgestone, Sogo, Red Driver Training and Stewart Signs

Bridgestone and Microsoft to monitor tyre damage in real-time

Bridgestone resumes operations across manufacturing network

Coronavirus: Tyre manufacturers Pirelli and Bridgestone close factories

Bridgestone supports National Tyres and Autocare staff training

Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics

Bridgestone and Iris Capital to develop mobility services

Bridgestone to acquire TomTom Telematics for £800 million

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

The hunt for longer tyre life, explained

Bridgestone announces price increases across all brands

Bridgestone calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone extends Arla tyre deal

Tyre-related call-outs fall by 28% for Ryder customers

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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Fleets say rising fuel costs make EVs more appealing

Ukraine war: Bridgestone suspends manufacturing activities in Russia

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Northgate, Bridgestone, ARI Fleet UK, Tevva and DeGould

Potential for electrification of fleet operations in UK the ‘greatest’

Webfleet Solutions and Lytx offer video-based solution for fleets

Industry jobs: Senior hires at Bridgestone, Sogo, Red Driver Training and Stewart Signs

Bridgestone and Microsoft to monitor tyre damage in real-time

Bridgestone resumes operations across manufacturing network

Coronavirus: Tyre manufacturers Pirelli and Bridgestone close factories

Bridgestone supports National Tyres and Autocare staff training

Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics

Bridgestone and Iris Capital to develop mobility services

Bridgestone to acquire TomTom Telematics for £800 million

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

Do you have the ‘right’ tyre type on your vans and trucks?

The hunt for longer tyre life, explained

Bridgestone announces price increases across all brands

Bridgestone calls for a Government U-turn on MOT tests

Bridgestone extends Arla tyre deal

Tyre-related call-outs fall by 28% for Ryder customers

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK