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Fleet World EV Survey: Decision-makers reveal electrification plans

1 week ago / 0 comments

Fleet electrification has become a core strategy as organisations take steps to reduce their environmental impact. The Fleet World EV Survey, in collaboration with E.ON and … Read More »

Breaking the mould: The rise of gigacasting and the implications for fleets

1 month ago / 0 comments

As manufacturers chase cost out of increasingly technology rich new models, our editor-at-large wonders how ‘gigacasting’ might affect the repair process.

Comment: Time to rethink our on-street charging approach

3 months ago / 0 comments

Pending deadlines for the phase-out of fuel-burning cars and vans are perhaps a moment to stop and rethink approaches to on-street charging, says our man.

Comment: How used vehicle leasing could help fleets go electric

4 months ago / 0 comments

Despite stability returning to the new car market, are recent developments aligning in favour of used vehicle leasing? Alex Grant investigates.

Comment: Should smart motorways really be scrapped?

5 months ago / 3 comments

Amid extensive negative press and mounting public fear, our editor-at-large, Alex Grant, wonders if smart motorways deserve their deadly reputation.

Comment: A call to sanity

6 months ago / 0 comments

Don’t be too quick to wish away those dull motorway journeys – disconnecting from our always-on lifestyle can be healthy, says FW’s editor-at-large Alex Grant.

Comment: Pulling the plug on charging bottlenecks

9 months ago / 0 comments

As the UK’s electric vehicle population swells, it’s time for a strategic approach to curing bottlenecks in the charging network, says editor-at-large Alex Grant.

Comment: What price on safety?

11 months ago / 0 comments

The automotive industry’s technological revolution is a step towards safer and cleaner motoring, but is it the beginning of the end for affordable personal mobility? FW … Read More »

First Drive: MG4 EV

1 year ago / 0 comments

There’s more to MG’s ID.3-rivalling electric hatch than good value, says Alex Grant.

Comment: Tread carefully

1 year ago / 0 comments

Editor-at-large Alex Grant considers the debate around tyre particulates – and how much attention fleets should be paying to this discussion.

Comment: Plug in, turn off

2 years ago / 0 comments

As demand for electric cars becomes increasingly self-sufficient, FW editor-at-large Alex Grant considers the sustainability challenges ahead for commercial fleets.

Comment: Why it’s time to reset the gas guzzler stereotype for SUVs

2 years ago / 0 comments

As SUVs continue to break sales records across Europe, Fleet World’s editor-at-large Alex Grant reckons it’s time to reset the driver stereotypes and consider the upshots … Read More »

Comment: Could e-fuels prove the saviour of the combustion engine?

2 years ago / 0 comments

With several pilot projects now underway, could low-CO2 synthetic fuels be about to turn the tide on electrification? Fleet World editor-at-large Alex Grant isn’t convinced.

Diesel registrations halve in two years, SMMT data shows

3 years ago / 1 comments

Registrations of new diesel cars have halved since 2019, with more drivers now opting for hybrid or electric alternatives, according to the latest data from the … Read More »

Free webinar to help fleets curb drug driving

3 years ago / 0 comments

Road safety charity Brake is organising a free hour-long webinar for fleet professionals, addressing the issue of drug-impaired driving.

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

This week’s top fleet industry stories…

Marshall Leasing appoints new sales director

3 years ago / 0 comments

Marshall Leasing has appointed Richard Baird as sales director for its fleet management business, taking over the role from Jonathan Ross who will leave the company … Read More »

Renault extends its hybrid SUV range

3 years ago / 0 comments

Renault has replaced diesel versions of the Captur compact SUV line-up with a 145hp hybrid, available alongside the plug-in version launched last year.

RAC calls for fairer fuel prices after seventh monthly rise

3 years ago / 0 comments

Fuel prices increased for the seventh consecutive month in May 2021, according to the RAC Fuel Watch, returning to levels last seen before the first lockdown.

UK road traffic back at pre-Covid levels

3 years ago / 0 comments

Road traffic in the UK returned to pre-pandemic levels during the last week of May 2021, according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) statistics, though … Read More »

Three-year V2G trial reports large savings for drivers

3 years ago / 0 comments

A three-year trial of vehicle-to-grid charging has demonstrated that domestic users could offset most of their annual energy bills by using the technology.

BP Pulse confirms price changes for EV charging network

3 years ago / 1 comments

BP Pulse, one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging networks, has confirmed new pricing for all except its fastest units, applicable from 10 June.

AFP to host post-Covid fleet strategy webinar

3 years ago / 0 comments

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is to hold an hour-long webinar on 16 June, addressing how fleet managers can handle new working conditions following the … Read More »

TfL gets £1bn support for post-Covid reforms

3 years ago / 0 comments

Transport for London is to receive £1.08bn in government funding in the second half of 2021, supporting continued service in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic … Read More »

Hyundai Bayon electrified SUV priced from £20,295

3 years ago / 0 comments

Hyundai has released UK range information for the Bayon compact SUV, positioned as a rival for vehicles such as the Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen T-Cross.

BMW extends electric vehicle line-up

3 years ago / 0 comments

The first ever BMW i4 electric car will be priced from £51,509 (on the road) in the UK, with a 367-mile range putting it in direct … Read More »

IDS completes White Clarke Group acquisition

3 years ago / 0 comments

US-based secured finance solutions provider IDS has completed its acquisition of White Clarke Group, targeting strategic growth opportunities as businesses adapt to emerging technologies.

Subscription-based van service caters for fluid fleet needs

3 years ago / 0 comments

Mycardirect has extended its subscription-based vehicle offer to include a wide range of commercial vehicles, responding to growing demand for vans for home delivery following the … Read More »

CMA hints at challenges with UK charging network

3 years ago / 0 comments

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a progress report for its study of the electric vehicle charging sector, confirming it will not pursue longer-term … Read More »

Fleets facing “worst ever” vehicle delays, warns FleetCheck

3 years ago / 0 comments

Software specialist FleetCheck is warning fleet operators to set out vehicle-by-vehicle maintenance plans as Brexit, Covid-19 and the global semiconductor shortage cause unprecedented delays to new … Read More »