Natalie Middleton
Cox Automotive and DHL to open EV battery repair centre in UK
Cox Automotive is joining forces with DHL Supply Chain to open a new EV battery repair centre said to be the biggest in the UK.
Most powerful Škoda Octavia vRS hits the beat for police fleets
Škoda UK’s most powerful Octavia vRS production model is now available on the brand’s emergency services line-up.
Ionity launches charging solution for corporate fleets
EV rapid charging specialist Ionity has launched its first charging solution dedicated to corporate fleets.
Samsara joins Driving for Better Business to help fleets better manage road risk
Fleet telematics specialist Samsara has joined forces with Driving for Better Business to improve road safety and help organisations better manage fleet risk.
Targa gets direct fleet telematics integration with Toyota and Lexus
Targa Telematics has signed a partnership with Toyota Motors Europe that enables direct fleet data integration from Toyota and Lexus Vehicles.
Entry level Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van on sale from £35,960
A new entry level Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van is now on sale, giving more options for businesses to go electric.
EVs take quarter of February market but fleet registrations dip
UK driver demand for electric vehicles hit a new record in February but fleet registrations dropped.
Pump prices hit six-month high after February rise
Average petrol prices are at their highest level since last September after yet another month of pump price rises.
New Audi A6 Avant unveiled with streamlined design but not a new name
Audi has officially debuted the all-new A6 Avant, complete with dynamic design, streamlined aerodynamics and petrol/diesel engines.
UK passes 75,000 electric car charge point milestone
The number of public charge points has raced past the 75,000 mark, new figures show.
Northgate agrees rescue partner contract with Green Flag
Northgate has signed up Green Flag, part of Direct Line Group, as its rescue partner for both commercial vehicles and personal hire cars across the UK.
Last chance to enter 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers and suppliers still have time to enter the Great British Fleet Awards 2025 – but need to beat the deadline of this Friday lunchtime.
New average speed cameras to be installed on A38 in Cornwall
Average speed cameras are being installed on the A38 in Cornwall to reduce safety risks along an accident black spot.
M25 full closure along Surrey stretch this weekend
This weekend’s full closure of the M25 along the Surrey stretch is likely to bring major disruption on the roads, drivers have been warned.
Used EV leasing now available from CBVC Vehicle Management
CBVC Vehicle Management has debuted a used electric vehicle leasing service for business and personal customers.
Used EV prices have bottomed out, Indicata data suggests
Prices for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) could finally have bottomed out, according to Indicata.
Midlands battery firm plans 10GWh gigafactory with help from China
Volklec, a Midlands-based battery manufacturing business, is planning to build batteries for energy storage solutions and EV power in Coventry under a new licensing deal.
Polestar Charge app boosted with nearly 2,800 more charging points
Polestar has boosted its subscription charging service with an extra 2,754 charging points in the UK.
EU proposes ‘breathing space’ for carmakers to hit CO2 targets
The European Commission has announced proposals to give struggling carmakers more time to meet CO2 targets to avoid fines.
New managing director for Sogo Mobility
Sogo Mobility has appointed Chris Joyce as its new managing director, succeeding Karl Howkins who left last year.
MGS5 EV teased as successor to MG ZS
MG, partner at the 2025 Great British Fleet Event, has previewed a new all-electric compact SUV ahead of its arrival this spring.
BYD continues meteoric growth with new Arval-backed leasing solutions
BYD has partnered with Arval for the arrival of BYD Lease in the UK.
Third of EV leases extended at Zenith amid challenging market
Zenith has reported its latest trading update, revealing a continued challenging trading environment in particular for electric vehicle residual values.
Ohme charging app now available with MultiCar function
Ohme has added MultiCar functionality to its charging app for households with more than one EV.
Soaring fleet sales push moDel to another record year
MoDel, the B2B vehicle handover solution from Ebbon Automotive, has reported a record performance for the second successive year.
Call for crucial reform to close drug-driving loophole
UK legislation needs crucial reform to close loopholes that allow drug drivers to evade justice, according to road safety experts.
New white paper on managing ageing diesel van fleets as result of ZEV mandate
A new white paper designed to help operators prepare for ageing diesel van fleets caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is now out.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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HMRC updates definition of double cab pickups for tax
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance on what’s considered to be a double cab pickup in a move to clarify which vehicles are … Read More »
More than 80% of drivers can save by switching to an EV
Driving battery electric vehicles can save cash for more than 80% of drivers, a new independent report has found.
