Natalie Middleton
OBR report reveals £13bn annual tax shortfall from EV shift
Rising take-up of electric vehicles is expected to cost £13bn a year in forgone fuel duty by 2030.
Road Safety Week 2023 to spotlight dangers of speeding in ‘Fleet Friday’
This year’s Road Safety Week will explore the subject of speeding and how driving slower can save lives among business and private drivers.
Mowi Scotland to switch to BEVs and hybrids by 2025
Salmon farming company Mowi Scotland has partnered with fleet management firm Gofor to accelerate its commitment to reducing vehicle emissions.
Hyundai Santa Fe gets radical transformation
Hyundai has revamped its Santa Fe midsize SUV with a bold new design that delivers standout styling.
ALD | LeasePlan signs new financing deal to fast-track EV take-up
ALD I LeasePlan is ramping up growth of its hybrid and fully electric fleet in Europe, backed by a new €600m (£515m) financing agreement.
Road chaos warning for weekend as summer getaway begins
Drivers on key routes across the UK could face longer-than-normal delays this coming weekend as the schools break up for summer.
2024 Ford Transit and E-Transit get major technology upgrades
Ford is giving its Transit and E‑Transit commercial vehicles a major upgrade in digital capability for the 2024 model year.
Arval showcases ex-fleet EVs at used car dealer event
Used car dealers were given an insight into the value of ex-fleet electric vehicles at a recent event run by Arval.
First Tesla Cybertruck finally rolls off lines
Tesla’s first Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, four years after the concept was first revealed.
Amalga starts EV fleet journey with Reflex’s EV:IE solution
Airport logistics specialist Amalga has started on its green fleet journey with the help of fleet analysis through Reflex Vehicle Hire’s EV:IE tool.
Royal Mail deploys 5,000th electric van on delivery and collection fleet
Royal Mail has passed the landmark of 5,000 electric vehicles across its delivery and collection fleet.
AFP seeks fleet managers to help ‘trailblaze’ new apprenticeship
The Association of Fleet Professionals is calling on experienced fleet managers to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists.
Used EV market nears tipping point, remarketing experts say
The used electric vehicle market is close to a tipping point where dealer and buyer acceptance will be widespread, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) … Read More »
HMRC legal defeat opens door for multimillion-pound grey fleet NIC claims
HM Revenue and Customs has lost a legal case over Class 1 National Insurance Contributions for opt-out drivers in a landmark move that opens up the … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Pothole breakdowns at worst level in five years
Pothole-related incidents in June hit their worst level for five years, the AA has revealed.
AAM posts strong for subscription and mobility businesses
AAM Group has emphasised its commitment to its subscription and mobility businesses, as it publishes strong financial results for the last year.
Redbridge boosts EV network with 300+ on-street chargers
Redbridge Council is adding 310 on-street charge points to its existing EV network in partnership with Ubitricity and Siemens.
SSE trials hydrogen van in real-life settings
Energy firm SSE has started trials of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), testing the green hydrogen-powered van in real-life settings.
Gosport Borough Council starts roll-out of 30 Believ EV charge points
Gosport Borough Council is deploying new charge points to help support rising electric vehicle take-up.
Renault previews Scénic fully electric crossover ahead of September debut
Renault has teased its new Scénic E-Tech electric crossover ahead of its debut at the Munich motor show.
Fleetmaxx Solutions simplifies EV switch with new MaxxEV website
Fleetmaxx Solutions has launched a new website for its MaxxEV portfolio of EV services, streamlining the EV shift for fleets.
Third of airports have hiked up drop-off fees
A third of airports have increased prices for using drop-off zones, prompting warnings for drivers ahead of the busy summer travel period.
Mina launches Onefleet EV charger subscription service
Mina has launched a new subscription solution bundling up the use of domestic charge points, home charging payments and access to a public charging network in … Read More »
Manchester’s first EV charging ‘Oasis’ gets go-ahead
Manchester City Council has signed up electric vehicle charging network Be.EV to build the city’s first large-scale green charging ‘Oasis’ for EVs.
Peak fast and rapid charging costs plummet, new AA EV report reveals
The cost of peak and off-peak charging across the fastest speeds have dropped significantly in the last month, according to the AA.
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub confirmed for Dundee
A new ultra-rapid charging hub said to be Scotland’s most powerful to date is going live in Dundee.
Volkswagen teases new estate-only Passat
Volkswagen has previewed its forthcoming Passat, ahead of its world premiere at the end of August.
Nio EVs score five stars in Euro NCAP’s tougher safety tests
Nio’s forthcoming ET5 and EL7 electric cars have aced brand-new Euro NCAP safety tests, scoring five-star ratings.
Van fleets turn to established emissions strategies amid electrification barriers
Challenges with electric van charging and payloads is prompting some operators to return to established emissions reduction strategies, the Association of Fleet Professionals has reported.
