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A fare hearing: Transitioning taxis to EVs
Supporting the transition to a fully EV taxi fleet is critical to the decarbonisation of UK cities, says Sam Pooke, senior public affairs manager at Freenow … Read More »
Bank of England cuts interest rates
The Bank of England has cut rates to 5%, marking the first drop since March 2020, which is likely to lead to lower mortgage repayment deals.
2025 Mazda3 and 2025 Mazda CX-30 arriving this autumn
2025 model year versions of the Mazda3 are available to order now, while orders for the 2025 Mazda CX-30 follow later this autumn.
Fleet Profile: How Auto Windscreens is cutting CO2 without going electric
The challenge of decarbonising commercial fleets is ongoing. Shannon Lomas, fleet manager at Auto Windscreens, details how her business has addressed this issue.
Audi unveils the all-new A6 e-tron
Audi has announced the launch of the all-electric A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant, with a 466-mile driving range and up to 550PS.
AFP Comment: Five ‘easy wins’ for the new Labour government
Five “easy wins” have been identified by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) that the industry body is aiming to promote to the new Labour government.
Zenith announces FY24 Annual Results
Leasing firm’s funded fleet continues to grow, driven by corporate schemes, but profitability impacted by weakness in used car prices, in particular BEVs.
Kia EV3 prices and specifications announced
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s latest EV.
AFP Comment: Don’t cut off the car choices
Will fleets stockpile existing vehicles to sidestep electrification…? By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Three-year old used EVs fall in value by 43.8% in 18 months reports Indicata
The average three-year-old used electric car is now 43.8% cheaper than eighteen months ago according to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch report.
Peugeot opens orders for the new 5008 electric seven-seat SUV
The new 5008 offers three electrified powertrains and is available from £37,360 OTR with a hybrid powertrain, from £43,350 OTR as a plug-in hybrid and the … Read More »
Vehicle theft remains stubbornly high while theft from vehicles drops slightly
Figures from the Office of National Statistics released today show that vehicle theft remained stubbornly high with 129,159 vehicles stolen between April 2023 and March 2024, … Read More »
Limited potential for online-only sales is top reason for collapse of Cazoo, say dealers
Research from July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows half of dealers surveyed said this was a problem, followed by 37% who said investors overestimated efficiencies that … Read More »
Škoda announces two new entry-level Enyaq 50 models
Škoda is making its Enyaq electric SUV more affordable with the introduction of two new entry-level models.
AA predicts busy routes over the UK summer holidays
The AA is predicting a bumper-to-bumper summer, with millions of drivers scheduled to head to Britain’s coast in the hope of a traditional seaside holiday.
Comment: How public sector fleets can limit emissions and reduce costs
George Webb, senior business development consultant at Hiyacar, on how car sharing technology can transform NHS and local government pool fleet management.
Comment: Priorities for the new Future of Roads Minister
David Giles, chair at the Asphalt Industry Alliance, on the appointment of Lilian Greenwood MP as Future of Roads Minister and the key challenges ahead to … Read More »
Mission Accomplished – Land’s End to John O’Groats. Thank you!
Mark Binks, co-founder and group managing director of Bynx, reports back on a mammoth cycle ride with his brothers to fundraise for Parkinson’s charities.
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Supplier of the Week: Paua Reimburse
Paua Reimburse has taken Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week title for its work to enable fair compensation to electric vehicle drivers for their business miles … Read More »
Securing battery cell supply in the UK now is as vital as securing steel in the 1940s and 50s
Richard Moore, battery strategy expert at Greenpower Park – the West Midlands-based centre of electrification and clean energy, on why the next government needs to take … Read More »
Supplier Stories: Wilcomatic
Creating a good first impression with clean vehicles can be a game-changer for fleets, says Nick Causer, Wilcomatic’s business development manager.
Comment: Why it’s time for a rethink on the EV landscape
Despite a big uptake of electric vehicles in the fleet market, there’s a lot of work to be done within the industry as a whole, says … Read More »
What do vehicle inspections look like in the age of artificial intelligence?
Julio Pernía Aznar, CEO of visual intelligence technology firm Bdeo, on how AI is becoming the driving force behind better vehicle inspections.
How to deal with the decarbonisation disparity
The gap between the haves and have nots of EV adoption is becoming a chasm, says Toby Poston, corporate affairs director, BVRLA.
Supplier Stories: Holman’s work to unlock the potential of your fleet
Having been in business for 100 years, Holman has learned what works and – more importantly – what doesn’t for fleets, says Rory Mackinnon, the company’s … Read More »
What do the new EV charging laws mean for electrification?
By Dunstan Power, MD of EV charging consultancy Versinetic, looks at what the new UK EV charging laws mean for drivers and the UK’s overall electrification … Read More »
Driving for Better Business sheds light on creating an effective driving for work policy
An interactive Driving for Work Policy Builder to help companies running fleets tackle their legal responsibilities is now available in the UK. Simon Turner, campaign manager … Read More »
Accelerate EV adoption: Versinetic makes urgent appeal to next UK government
As the UK approaches the general election, Versinetic’s EV charging engineers are urging the next government to accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in a … Read More »
Comment: Time for a more balanced discussion on the benefits of PHEVs
Beneath the headlines about plug-in hybrids, a deep-dive into the real-world data suggests they’re making a useful contribution to cutting CO2, as editor at large Alex … Read More »