Natalie Middleton
Omada reveals electric range for upcoming 5 SUV
Chinese newcomer Omada has revealed its incoming 5 SUV will have a range of 280 miles for the electric variant.
Kia to open new state-of-the-art training academy in Derby
Kia UK Limited is poised to open a new cutting-edge training centre – the Kia Academy – in Derby. Scheduled for completion by year end 2023, … Read More »
AFP to hold its first ever MemberExpo
The first expo held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has been announced for 22 November at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel in Milton Keynes.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Will 2030 ICE ban delay put brakes on fleet decarbonisation?
The Government’s five-year pushback on the 2030 new car and van fossil fuel ban is back in the spotlight as two new pieces of research look … Read More »
Used car age and mileage rise on back of arrival of older ex-fleet cars
Used car average age and mileage is rising as older ex-fleet and dealer part-exchanges “flush” through in higher volumes to the used market.
Lexus LBX hybrid crossover on sale with £29,995 price tag
Lexus has opened full order books for its new LBX hybrid crossover, priced from £29,995.
Cox Automotive recruits Craig Bithray to lead Manheim Vehicle Services
Cox Automotive has appointed Craig Bithray as operations director of its Manheim Vehicle Services brand.
Vital EV installs UK’s ‘fastest’ EV chargers at UTAC Millbrook
Vital EV has installed liquid-cooled 400kW Kempower satellite chargers at the Millbrook testing facility in Bedfordshire.
BVRLA fleet achieves green growth despite EV value challenges
The BVRLA leasing fleet has returned to levels last seen in 2018, despite growing concerns over used electric vehicle values in a consistently volatile market.
Council parking revenues ‘close in on £1bn cash haul’, reports AA
Council income from parking during the last financial year exceeded pre-covid levels, closing in on a £1bn cash haul, according to the AA.
Targa Telematics scoops Frost & Sullivan’s best practices award
Frost & Sullivan has awarded Targa Telematics its 2023 European Company of the Year best practices award for telematics connectivity.
Arval inks European EV leasing deal with Chinese carmaker Zeekr
Chinese EV brand Zeekr is teaming up with BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval in Europe to offer electric car insurance and financing in Europe.
Škoda Enyaq boosted with extra range, power and equipment
Škoda’s Enyaq all-electric SUV is being revamped for the 2024 model year with a major package of engineering, design and specification enhancements.
2024 Toyota C-HR: Prices and specs revealed
Toyota’s revamped and restyled C-HR crossover is on sale now, priced from £31,290.
Over half of van fleets would consider sharing their chargers, finds AFP
Almost six out of 10 van fleets (58%) would consider sharing their charging infrastructure to help others go electric, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has … Read More »
Osprey Charging opens 300kW ultra-rapid hub at Bedford’s Brewpoint brewery
Osprey Charging has installed a hub of eight 300kW ultra-rapid EV chargers at the Brewpoint brewery, providing residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to EV … Read More »
Kia advances EV plans and line-up with reveal of EV5 and two concept models
Kia is significantly stepping up the pace on its electric stategy with the reveal of three EVs and new global plans at the brand’s first annual … Read More »
Ubitricity hits 10,000 charge point milestone and plans Shell Recharge rebrand
Ubitricity, which is wholly owned by Shell, has announced plans to rebrand its charge points as it reaches a new network milestone.
Select and Ovo partner to offer ‘6,000 free EV charging miles’
Electric vehicle drivers can benefit from 6,000 free electric vehicle charging miles under a new collaboration between Ovo and Select Car Leasing.
Vauxhall cuts Astra Electric and Mokka Electric entry prices with new Design trim
Vauxhall has introduced a new entry-level Design grade for the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric.
Bridgestone embraces electric era with EV-ready tyre portfolio
Bridgestone has confirmed all its newly engineered tyres will be ‘EV-ready’ across its entire product portfolio in the future – supporting the shift to electric.
New BMW X2 revealed with first-ever iX2 electric sibling
BMW has launched its second-generation X2 SUV-coupé alongside the first-ever iX2 electric variant.
Government to remove barriers to 4.25-tonne electric van take-up
The Government is planning to remove some long-standing barriers to fleet usage of 4.25-tonne electric vans, supporting accelerated adoption by operators.
UK hits 50,000 public charge point milestone
The UK has hit the landmark of having 50,000 public chargers, on track to having 100,000 charging devices by August 2025.
Gofor appoints new managing director
Gofor has appointed Iain Bennett as its new managing director, driving the next phase of growth for its fleet management and business contract hire business.
Winners of Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2023 revealed
Road safety charity Brake has announced the winners of its 2023 UK Fleet Champions Awards, which celebrate the hard work and dedication of fleet organisations striving … Read More »
Fleet SMR lead times up 57% since start of pandemic, Epyx finds
Lead times for fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) have risen by more than 57% since the start of the pandemic, new data from Epyx reveals.
Volkswagen Up city car to exit UK market
Volkswagen is reportedly ending production of the Up city car for the UK, pushing ahead with its electric plans.
Handl Group plots fleet sector expansion for new auto locksmith business
Insurance services provider Handl Group has revealed plans to ink more fleet partnerships for its new auto locksmith business.
