Natalie Middleton
EV ownership costs now half of petrol equivalents
Car ownership costs for electric vehicles are now half of equivalent petrol-powered models, new analysis reveals.
Peugeot boosts power and boot space for electric SUVs
Peugeot’s electric SUV line-up is getting a boost with new performance variants of the E-3008 and E-5008 and the debut of a five-seater E-5008 variant.
Redcar and Cleveland targets residential areas for new charge points
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is boosting its EV charging network with new devices targeted at residential areas.
Industry heavyweight joins DMN as business development manager
Automotive industry heavyweight Steve Botfield has joined DMN Fleet Services as business development manager.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet World Fleet: Cupra Formentor
Our Formentor long-termer continues to delight with its attention to detail. By Natalie Middleton.
New-gen Subaru Forester on sale from £38,995
Subaru has pricing and specifications for its all-new Forester as UK orders open.
Campaign for better EV charging signage picks up pace
InstaVolt, along with EV affordability advocate FairCharge, has added to calls for clearer signposting for EV charging to help boost mass adoption.
UK’s Brightmile driver behaviour app sold to Smith System
Smith System, a US-based global leader in driver safety management, has acquired UK driver behaviour analytics specialist Brightmile for an undisclosed sum.
Peugeot business customers offered £750 discount on entire van range
Peugeot business customers can now benefit from savings of up to £750 (excl. VAT) on new van purchases across the range under the brand’s dedicated LCV … Read More »
Many fleets unaware of looming VED bills for EVs, AFP warns
Many fleets are still unaware of substantial hikes in vehicle excise duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) from April, the Association … Read More »
Monta appoints UK-based CFO to drive global growth strategy
Electric vehicle charging platform Monta has appointed James Eyton as chief financial officer (CFO).
RingGo parent acquires Parkopedia to deliver enhanced connected car services
EasyPark Group, parent company of cashless parking provider RingGo, has acquired Parkopedia, a global leader in connected car services and mobility data aggregation.
Telematics innovation boosts UK growth for Queclink
Queclink Wireless Solutions has reported record UK growth on the back of advances in fleet and video telematics hardware.
Škoda Elroq electric SUV gains mid-range grades and flagship SportLine
Škoda has expanded the launch line-up for its Elroq electric compact SUV with new mid-range models and a top-rung SportLine grade.
Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham to headline 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Sir Ian Botham, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, will deliver a keynote motivational speech at the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards.
Honda and Nissan officially scrap ‘mega-merger’ talks
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have formally ended talks over a ‘mega-merger’ that would have helped fight off “emerging forces” from China.
MFG opens new EV charging hub near Gatwick Airport
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has gone live with its latest EV charging hub, situated at its Horley forecourt next to Gatwick Airport.
Arval posts 5.6% growth in leased fleet and 52% rise in BEVs
Arval has posted increased business results for 2024 showing a rise in its global leased fleet and meteoric battery electric vehicle (BEV) take-up.
UK-built mobile energy storage and EV charging solution launches
A modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) and EV charging solution has launched in the UK for businesses, fleets and infrastructure projects.
Green signs and totem poles would flag up public EV charging better, drivers say
Current signage for public EV charge points needs a boost to make the public network more prominent, AA member research has found.
EV sales to overtake petrol by 2028, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has issued new and used car forecasts for 2025 and beyond, predicting that sales of fully electric cars will overtake petrol in the UK … Read More »
Kia to uncover EV4 saloon, PV5 van and Concept EV2 SUV at 2025 EV Day
Kia has given a heads-up on its upcoming 2025 EV Day, which will uncover its global EV leadership strategy and key models.
VAT reduction on public charging would save EV drivers £85m this year
Electric vehicle lobby group FairCharge is demanding the UK cuts VAT on public charging to end the existing two-tier system and boost EV adoption.
Islington Council drives EV fleet rollout with £1.2m charging project
Islington Council is supporting its 550+ fully electric fleet with a major new charging project.
New private parking rules to address ‘five-minute’ fines
Private parking rules in the UK are set to change, addressing the ‘five-minute’ rule to protect motorists who struggle to pay within the timeframe.
Amazon to trial UK-first drone delivery service in North East
Amazon is pushing ahead with plans to launch drone deliveries in the UK through a new Prime Air service.
China’s Xpeng enters UK with electric SUV-coupé launch
Chinese electric car brand Xpeng has officially launched in the UK, starting first with its G6 SUV-coupé.
Tranzaura Group expands in UK with Truckfile acquisition
Tranzaura Group, a leading transport technology firm based in Ireland, has acquired fleet software provider Truckfile for an undisclosed sum.
Sal-sac firm LoveElectric awards deal for specialist cosmetic and alloy protection
LoveElectric has partnered with Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) to help its salary sacrifice customers avoid unexpected damage costs.
