Natalie Middleton
Price parity with ICE cars propelling used EV demand
Used BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and ICE cars started to reach price parity in Q1 2024, fuelling buyer demand.
Updated Mercedes EQS boasts over 500-mile range
Mercedes has given its EQS luxury EV an extensive makeover for the 2024 model year, increasing range and adding in styling and equipment changes.
Volvo to bring EX30 small electric SUV to Great British Fleet Event
Volvo Cars’ new EX30 small SUV will be on its stand at next week’s Great British Fleet Event as the brand showcases its work to support … Read More »
Mazda CX-80 flagship SUV teased ahead of debut
Mazda has previewed its CX-80 large SUV ahead of the unveiling of its flagship new model on 18 April.
Ford Fleet Management partners with Mitie to help fleets go net zero
Ford Fleet Management (FFM) has partnered with Mitie Plan Zero’s transport consultants to help its customers decarbonise their fleets and switch to electric vehicles.
Bereaved parents campaign for licence changes for young drivers
A group of 40 bereaved parents are demanding immediate action on licence changes to tackle the unacceptable and disproportionately high number of young driver and passenger … Read More »
Alfa Romeo goes electric with Milano SUV debut
Alfa Romeo has revealed its Milano small SUV, its first series-production electric car and the gateway to a new EV era for the brand.
Check for wrong registration plates on delivery, AFP warns fleets
Fleets should check that cars and vans are delivered with the correct registration plates, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has advised.
Fleet Assist launches new certification programme for high-achieving garages
Fleet Assist has introduced a new certification programme to set the benchmark for high-achieving garages across its 5,200+-strong network.
Free EV charging and breakfast up for grabs at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle operators attending the 2024 Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to benefit from both free EV charging and a breakfast offer.
Council trials EV charging solution for residents without driveways
Stirling Council is trialling through-pavement charging channels that enable residents without driveways to charge electric vehicles right from their homes.
World Parkinson’s Day 2024: Bynx bikers take on epic fundraising ride
Three “old geezers” – including the co-founder of fleet and mobility management software platform Bynx – are embarking on a mammoth cycle ride from Land’s End … Read More »
Compleo to disclose workplace charging tips at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Compleo has confirmed its presence at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, showcasing its work to take the sting out of charging.
FleetEV launches social value initiative in Wales
Cardiff-based leasing firm FleetEV is rolling out a new social value initiative across Wales, which will focus on supporting enterprise education, grassroots sports and local charitable … Read More »
Ford E-Transit electric vans prove perfect tool for the job at Hotpoint UK
Hotpoint UK has deployed Ford E-Transit electric vans to boost productivity and help meet its own sustainability targets.
FleetCheck to launch free new fleet software at Great British Fleet Event
New fleet software that can be adopted for free by any business that operates cars and vans is being officially launched by FleetCheck at the Great … Read More »
Updated Kia Sorento SUV gains lower price and EV9 looks
Kia’s heavily revised Sorento SUV is now on sale, complete with lower pricing, extra equipment and EV9-inspired styling.
Tesla ‘zero servicing’ move would present huge dangers for fleets, says FleetCheck
Tesla’s planned move to ‘zero servicing’ – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, … Read More »
Government reveals which local roads will get reallocated HS2 funding
Local authorities have announced which roads will benefit from the first tranche of reallocated HS2 funding for pothole repairs and resurfacing.
One week to go until the Great British Fleet Event 2024
There’s just a week to go until the 2024 Great British Fleet Event gets underway, delivering a jam-packed programme for operators.
Booming business car demand revealed in new BVRLA research
Business contract hire (BCH) and salary sacrifice demand is surging among BVRLA members, but private driver uptake is fast becoming a concern.
Six out of 10 Brits back charging SUVs more for city parking
Six out of 10 Brits think drivers of SUVs and other large cars should pay more to park in city centres.
Wayne Barnes announced as keynote speaker for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards
Top rugby referee and barrister Wayne Barnes will be the guest speaker at the Great British Fleet Awards next week, adding to the stellar line-up.
New Volkswagen Golf on sale later this week
Volkswagen’s heavily revised Golf arrives on sale later this week, complete with a new longer-range plug-in hybrid and a next-gen infotainment system with ChatGPT.
Vauxhall Frontera revealed as value-focused electric SUV
Vauxhall has uncovered its Crossland successor, reviving the Frontera nameplate for a budget-friendly family-focused SUV.
Poor mobile connectivity could hamper EV charge point use
Limited mobile signal connectivity at many UK public charge points means EV drivers could be left high and dry when it comes to accessing chargers reliant … Read More »
APCOA EV charge points now available in real time on Zapmap
UK parking operator APCOA has signed a live data partnership with Zapmap that will provide EV drivers with real-time visibility on its charge points.
Honda slashes price for e:Ny1 electric SUV
Honda has shaved £5k off prices for its e:Ny1 electric SUV in a move to help more drivers go electric.
FairCharge puts EV record straight with ‘go-to’ guide of truths
EV campaign group FairCharge has published a “definitive” guide to set straight most of the myths around electric vehicles.
AA’s Think Bikes Campaign reaches 10th anniversary
The AA, event partner at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, has marked the 10th anniversary of its Think Bikes campaign by warning that more than … Read More »
