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Mercedes-Benz expands E-Class range
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the E-Class range with new petrol and diesel engines.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Mayor’s taskforce set up to boost London’s EV uptake
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has setup a new taskforce that he hopes will encourage boroughs, Government and all involved to work together to install … Read More »
Fleet inclusion a ‘must’ for EV success, says Vattenfall
Vattenfall – a Swedish energy group – says partnering with fleet owners is a ‘must’ for electric vehicle potential to be realised across England as it … Read More »
First Drive: Range Rover P400e Plug-in Hybrid
Range Rover reckons 20% of customers are already opting for the PHEV, Jonathan Musk finds out why…
72% UK fleets believe they’ll be fully electric by 2040
72% of UK businesses believe their fleets will be fully electric by 2040, according to a new sustainability report.
Batteries to revolutionise National Grid and EV charging
The world’s first and largest network of grid-scale batteries and rapid chargers are set to revolutionise power distribution across the UK and aid electric vehicle adoption, … Read More »
Workplace charging key to UK’s EV future
The current rate of uptake for EVs will only be possible if smart workplace charge points are used, say Vinci Energies’ subsidiary Actemium.
Ford adds Waze navigation and voice control
Ford adds the ability to project Waze navigation and real-time traffic to vehicles using its SYNC AppLink touchscreen and control it through voice.
UK to lead on automotive battery innovation
A new £80m facility in the UK plans to lead the world on the development of the next generation of automotive battery systems.
First Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Does stretching a Tiguan appeal to the family man? Jonathan Musk takes a closer look.
UK startup cracks on-street EV charging
A British startup claims to have a solution for the 11.6m UK households currently unable to charge an EV at home, using retractable telescopic charge posts.
UK true fleet records positive growth
True Fleet recorded its first positive numbers in 13 months with a 6.3% rise, according to latest Dataforce figures.
Scottish Natural Heritage employs Renault electric fleet
Renault UK has supplied Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) with a fleet of five all-electric Zoe.
First Drive: Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen’s tech-laden new flagship aims to continue its fleet appeal. Jonathan Musk heads to Austria to find out if it does.
60% of vehicles in London to be electric by 2030
Latest forecasts by CEBR show nearly 60% of vehicles in London will be electric in just 12 years time.
Jaguar electrifies Heathrow with 200 I-Pace
A fleet of 200 electric Jaguar I-Pace are to be used as a luxury chauffeur service operating to and from Heathrow airport.
Van tacho plans to ‘strangle’ SMEs, says FTA
Calls for UK vans to be fitted with tachographs will “strangle” the UK’s SMEs, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA) as it brands the plans as … Read More »
Mobile phone detection cameras could play vital role in UK
Mobile phone detecting technology that can be used to monitor drivers who illegally use phones while behind the wheel is being rolled out by the Australian … Read More »
Porsche adds plug-in power to new Cayenne
Porsche has added plug-in hybrid power to the Cayenne SUV model range.
First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport
Lighter, longer, more powerful and practical, the new Swift Sport aims to worry the established elite at their own game, discovers Jonathan Musk…
Diesel is “finished”, says Suzuki GB MD
Suzuki has dropped diesel engines from its UK line-up, following a year where more than 97% of its sales were petrol-powered.
EV uptake encouraged in Essex with new charge points
New charging points have been installed at Sandon and Chelmer Valley Park and Ride sites by Electric Blue in partnership with Essex County Council.
Volvo reveals new XC40 T5 plug-in hybrid
Volvo Cars has revealed the new XC40 T5 Twin Engine amidst plans for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025.
No diesel for Lynk & Co range
Lynk & Co has unveiled its first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), due in Europe in 2020, as well as plans that will see an electrified … Read More »
EU CO2 improvements stall as SUV uptake rises
Improvements in average new car CO2 emissions in the EU took a U-turn last year following growing uptake of crossover and SUV models – mainly diesel … Read More »
‘Smartest’ car park manages and finds spaces
The “world’s smartest car park” uses deep learning to streamline the parking process for car parks and drivers alike, says Cambridge Consultants.
