Natalie Middleton
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Range Rover Electric prototypes ace latest winter and development tests
Prototypes of the upcoming Range Rover Electric have completed a second successful season of testing and development in the sub-zero conditions of the Arctic Circle.
Private parking fines on track to hit 14.5m tickets in a year
British drivers are set to be hit by record levels of private parking fines this year, the RAC has warned.
UK light vehicle production drops in Q1 despite March boost
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% to 79,018 units in March but failed to offset declines in the previous two months.
Fraikin pumps £1.5m+ into mobile maintenance network
Vehicle rental and fleet management firm Fraikin has invested more than £1.5m to bolster its mobile maintenance network.
Discover the new automotive logistics serving for the mobility of tomorrow at GBFE 2025
Driiveme is returning to the Great British Fleet Event as a headline partner for 2025, showcasing 100% digital automotive logistics.
MPs collaborate with road maintenance experts to help solve Britain’s pothole crisis
MPs met face-to-face with road maintenance experts this week to discuss the UK’s pothole crisis and what can be done to help local authorities improve the … Read More »
Exemption deadline for government EV fleet commitment looms large
Central government departments and their arm’s length bodies (ALBs) have just over a month to apply for an exemption from the requirement to go zero emission … Read More »
Engineius appoints Katie Swan as finance director
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius – which will be at next month’s Great British Fleet Event – has appointed Katie Swan as its new finance director.
Škoda Elroq vRS 340hp hot EV to get sub-£50k price tag
Škoda’s incoming Elroq vRS electric SUV – the brand’s fastest-ever production car – will be priced from £46,560 when order books open in mid-June.
Vehicle logistics, storage and refurbishment under focus in May VRA meeting
The latest developments in vehicle logistics, storage and refurbishment will come under the spotlight at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Osprey opens largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Merseyside
Osprey Charging has boosted access to EV charging in Merseyside with 24 new ultra-rapid EV chargers, including the area’s largest rapid EV charging hub to date.
Polestar introduces battery health certificates to boost used EV confidence
Polestar is now offering battery state-of-health certificates for its pre-owned Polestar 2 models certifying the useable battery as a percentage.
Zemo forum identifies ‘missing policies’ for UK transport decarbonisation
Zemo Partnership has held a forum for members to identify gaps in the policy framework for decarbonising UK road transport and propose actionable solutions.
EV switch could save drivers over £1,700 a year in ‘refuelling’ costs
Switching to an electric car could save drivers almost £1,800 a year on charging at home compared to fuelling a petrol car, new figures suggest.
Ogilvie Fleet to showcase total mobility solution at GBFE 2025
Ogilvie Fleet will be back at the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, debuting its latest mobility breakthroughs.
New-gen Lexus ES debuts with hybrids and first fully electric models
The new Lexus ES has premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show with new hybrid powertrains and its first-ever battery electric versions.
Fleet operators invited to apply for AFP board membership
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is seeking more fleet operators to join its member board, supporting its ongoing expansion.
Pothole breakdowns up a fifth in 12 months, RAC reports
Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes soared by nearly a fifth in the last 12 months, the RAC has reported.
Bar vehicles with passenger displays from choice lists, FleetCheck advises
Vehicles with passenger screens used to display films and video games should be kept off choice lists due to their potential to distract drivers, according to … Read More »
Mercedes previews VAN.EA architecture with Vision V luxury limo
Mercedes has given an insight into its upcoming Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) with the debut of its Vision V luxury limo concept.
All-electric, Mercedes-Benz EQB to star on Sytner stand at GBFE 2025
Sytner Mercedes-Benz Corporate is making its debut at the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, adding further compelling reasons for fleets to attend.
Driver and business EV barriers revealed in Europcar 2025 Sustainability Report
Europcar has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, giving a comprehensive overview of fleets’ EV journeys as well as the company’s own work to accelerate electrification.
Mobility innovations and latest EV road tests in bumper new Fleet World edition
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is hot off the press, brimmed with a major focus on Mobility, latest car and van … Read More »
Europcar Mobility Group names new CEO
Europcar Mobility Group has appointed Sebastian Birkel as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 May 2025.
E-Training World system upgrades boost effectiveness for fleets
E-Training World has upgraded its online driver profiling and training platform to give extra benefits and greater control for fleet managers.
Public safety warning as non-compliant brake fluid still available in UK
Fleets, drivers and the motor industry have been warned not to use a non-compliant brake fluid, said to cause risk to personal injury, accident or even … Read More »
Fraikin Group appoints David Lubek as chief financial officer
Fraikin Group, the European vehicle leasing and fleet management firm, has appointed David Lubek as chief financial officer (CFO), supporting work to strengthen its footprint across … Read More »
Kia EV3 crowned 2025 World Car of the Year
The Kia EV3 has taken the top spot in the 2025 World Car Awards.
Hyundai Motor Group debuts significantly enhanced hybrid tech
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its next-generation hybrid powertrain system, claimed to deliver a new standard for power and efficiency, and ready for rollout across Hyundai, … Read More »
