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Double-cab pickups to be classed as company cars from July 2024
HMRC is to start classing most double-cab pickups as company cars for tax purposes, reflecting their growing use as lifestyle vehicles rather than job-need.
Nissan enhances vehicle security for drivers with new tracking service
Nissan is introducing a Stolen Vehicle Tracking function for UK customers to provide added peace of mind on key models.
Yodel saved from collapse in rescue deal led by rival Shift
Struggling parcel delivery giant Yodel has been saved from collapse in a last-minute rescue deal led by rival firm Shift.
Applegreen Electric joins Paua EV charge card network
Paua customers will be able to charge at Applegreen Electric’s EV charging network across the UK under a new deal that significantly expands access to ultra-fast … Read More »
EV home charger sharing service launches in island of Ireland
A new home charger sharing service has officially launched in the island of Ireland to make EV charging affordable, convenient and accessible.
EV sal-sac scheme proves hit with employees at UK Power Networks
An electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme introduced at UK Power Networks has proved a huge success with its employees.
Exeter hydrogen refuelling hub coming in 2026 to support fuel cell van switch
South West-based hydrogen developer Tower Group has confirmed that its Exeter H2 Hub will be delivered by 2026 – a major step to supporting the South … Read More »
Jeep Renegade 2024 on sale with improved tech
Jeep is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Renegade with the arrival of a revamped version for 2024.
Silverstone Leasing merges corporate and personal brands
Silverstone Leasing has merged its two subsidiary brands in a move to share best practice and drive the customer experience.
Addison Lee adds 600 Volkswagen Multivan PHEVs to fleet
Addison Lee has rolled out 600 new Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid people carriers to its fleet under a £30m investment.
Councils call for new powers to tackle ‘scourge’ of pavement parking
Powers to ban pavement parking should be extended to all areas across England, according to a new study from local councils.
New Europcar van solution combines best of leasing and rental
Europcar has launched a new solution for one- or two-year van rental to help businesses tackle financial pressures and meet operational needs.
DriverCheck appoints new account manager as expansion continues
DriverCheck has continued its planned expansion with the appointment of David Greenaway as account manager.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
MG to showcase New MG3 Hybrid and Cyberster electric sports car at Great British Fleet Event
MG is returning to the Great British Fleet Event in April as an event partner, showcasing two new all-important cars for the fleet sector.
Dangerous blind spots pose threat to two in five drivers, AA warns
Two in five drivers have dangerous blind spots in their cars that pose risks to driving safety, new research reveals.
Ohme and Motability Operations continue to help drivers embrace EVs
Ohme and Motability Operations have hit new milestones in their work to make motoring cleaner and cheaper for drivers.
Majority of fleets don’t have travel policies for extreme weather conditions
Fleets are failing to protect company drivers with travel policies for severe weather conditions, new research suggests.
Ayvens reports mixed results for transition year amid LeasePlan integration
Ayvens has posted full-year results, revealing a mixed financial performance during a “transition year” following the LeasePlan acquisition in May 2023.
Ford Puma gets raft of new tech in build-up to Gen-E reveal
Ford, partner to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, has added a raft of new tech to its Puma crossover and confirmed the electric Puma Gen-E … Read More »
Compleo launches 200kW ultra-rapid EV charger to transform on-the-go charging
EV charging solutions specialist Compleo has revealed its new 200kW DC EV charger at a VIP event in Soho.
Deadline looms to enter the 2024 Great British Fleet Awards
There’s just a couple of weeks to go until entries close for this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards – which honour the achievements of … Read More »
Renault Symbioz hybrid crossover teased as Nissan Qashqai challenger
Renault has given a preview of its new Symbioz hybrid crossover ahead of its unveiling this spring.
Athlon UK to advise on salary sacrifice and road safety at 2024 Great British Fleet Event
Athlon UK has revealed early details of their stand at this April’s Great British Fleet Event, which will spotlight their RoadSafety and SalaryExchange solutions.
Ogilvie storms past fleet leasing milestone after record growth
Ogilvie Fleet has raced past the 20,000-vehicle milestone for the first time after a year of record growth.
Toyota expands EV line-up with electric people carriers
Toyota has added two fully electric people carriers to its expanding electric vehicle line-up.
Used car market growth in 2023 as EV sales reach record levels
UK used car transactions grew 5.1% in 2023 while battery electric car sales almost doubled.
Jaama’s founding director to step down nearly a year after acquisition
Jaama’s managing director Martin Evans and IT director James Thresher are to leave the business over the next few months following the firm’s acquisition last year.
DriveElectric adds new cost-saving features to EDF sal-sac scheme for SMEs
DriveElectric is launching additional new cost-saving features to expand the benefits of its salary sacrifice scheme for EDF’s SME business customers.
Guided Energy raises £4.1m to streamline EV management for fleets
A new AI platform that can power renewable, electric fleets is to streamline operations for thousands of commercial EVs after securing multi-million seed funding.
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