Natalie Middleton
Smart repair firm reports strong growth amid market turbulence
Revive Auto Innovations, a leading independent provider of smart repairs to the automotive industry, has reported a year of strong commercial growth despite external market pressures.
New AI tech could unlock huge cost savings for fleet EV charging
New simulator technology that could help fleets installing electric vehicle charge points make significant cost savings is now available.
Blood Bikes charity switches from two wheels to four with new Dacia fleet
A volunteer service providing urgent transportation of blood and other medical essentials is supplementing its motorbike fleet with new Dacia vehicles.
Farizon SV electric van opens for orders from £45,000
The all-new ‘born electric’ Farizon SV large van from Chinese brand Geely has opened for orders in the UK, priced from £45,000 OTR (+ VAT).
Driver training for heavier electric vans axed | PiVG extension confirmed
The Government has announced that it will drop driver training requirements for heavier vans to help fleets go zero-emission, while also confirming it’s extending the Plug-in … Read More »
Electronic signal jammers for keyless car thefts to be banned under new laws
Electronic devices including signal jammers used by criminals in vehicle thefts will be banned in England and Wales under new laws.
The first day of a new Grosvenor
Grosvenor Leasing has announced a shift in its strategic direction, as well as a new brand, as it prepares to meet the future needs of businesses … Read More »
BMW halts plans for EV production at Oxford Mini plant
BMW Group is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant due to the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry”.
DVLA appoints Tim Moss as new chief executive
Tim Moss is taking up the reins at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) as the new chief executive from 31 March 2025.
Jaama spearheads product and tech evolution with new senior appointments
Jaama has added to its senior leadership team with two new appointments to future-proof its IT infrastructure and product offering.
New advisory fuel rates bring some increases from 1 March
New advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for the next quarter are now out, bringing some increases for petrol and diesel engines.
BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs to boast 30% faster charging speed and longer range
BMW Group has revealed details of its upcoming electric powertrain technology that will underpin its future EVs.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
AFP on hand to talk all things fleet at 2025 GBFE
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) will return to the Great British Fleet Event for 2025 to showcase its work to connect, support and educate the … Read More »
Polestar 3 gains Apple Wallet car key support in latest over-the-air updates
Polestar has augmented its flagship electric SUV with additional features such as walk-away locking and digital key functionality for selected devices.
UK’s car theft hot-spots and most expensive stolen cars revealed
West Midlands is the worst region for car theft, a new study by What Car? has revealed.
Reworked Tesla Model Y gains cheaper variants
The new Tesla Model Y is now available in cheaper variants, delivering more choice and access for fleets.
Increase in EV rentals for models with ‘healthy range and price’
A growing number of fully electric cars are being onboarded by the corporate rental sector as the new crop of EVs provides the right blend of … Read More »
Advances in car and van inspection and valuation under focus at next VRA meeting
The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Mobilisights and GAC Technology join forces to optimise fleet management
Mobilisights, Stellantis’ Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) subsidiary, is partnering with GAC Technology, a leading fleet management software provider.
Audi broadens Q4 e-tron electric SUV with cheaper entry level version
Audi is adding a new entry-level model to the Q4 e-tron line-up, cutting the starting price for the electric SUV and delivering a new entry point … Read More »
Volvo ES90 electric saloon teased as technical tour de force
Volvo’s upcoming ES90 electric saloon has been previewed ahead of its debut on 5 March.
Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2025 revealed
The list of category winners for the UK Car of the Year Awards 2025, sponsored by Heycar, is now out, revealing the contenders for the awards’ … Read More »
MG3 and MG ZS cut entry prices with new petrol versions
MG, one of the partners at this May’s Great British Fleet Event, has expanded its MG3 supermini and MG ZS SUV with new entry level pure … Read More »
High public charging prices seen as biggest barrier to wider EV uptake
Three out of four drivers believe the high cost of public charging to be the most significant barrier to wider uptake of electric vehicles.
BP opens first dedicated EV charging and convenience hub
BP has launched its first new-format EV charging and convenience hub, dedicated solely to EV drivers and retail customers.
ChargePlace Scotland now integrated with Zap-Pay
ChargePlace Scotland, Scotland’s national electric vehicle charging network, has signed with Zapmap as a payment partner.
Brake opens entries for UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025
Brake is inviting safety-conscious fleet operators, suppliers, manufacturers and individuals to enter its UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025.
Axe hybrids from 2030 and keep ZEV mandate trajectories, says REA
The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology (REA) has urged the Government to ban hybrids from 2030 and retain the current ZEV mandate regulations.
First Renault 5 E-Tech electric superminis arrive in UK
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric has landed in the UK, with the first shipment of over 200 making the trip across the Channel to Portbury Docks, … Read More »
