Natalie Middleton
Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to deliver 373-mile range
Polestar has teased its upcoming electric performance SUV ahead of its official debut in October.
StoreDot to make ‘Extreme Fast Charging’ a reality with key partnerships
StoreDot has said it’s on track to start mass-producing its extreme fast charging batteries by 2024, supported by a new network of key strategic partners that … Read More »
Cupra to launch three new electrified models by 2025
Cupra is expanding its line-up with three new electrified models by 2025, entering new segments and bolstering its growth plans.
Horses able to hear electric vehicles before humans
Horses can sense an approaching electric vehicle before their riders, but EV drivers still need to be careful when passing on the road.
Staffordshire councils join forces to help taxi drivers go electric
Three Staffordshire councils have come together to install electric vehicle charging facilities within local authority car parks, helping local taxis and private hire vehicles to go … Read More »
Milestone £100 petrol fill-up could be hit as soon as tomorrow
The average price of petrol underwent its biggest daily jump in 17 years yesterday – and the milestone £100 petrol fill-up could be reached as soon … Read More »
Security and convenience seen as top benefits of company cars
Financial security and convenience are among the top reasons why employees prefer company cars to funding their own vehicle, according to fleet decision-makers.
Autoglass opens four new centres to answer demand for ADAS recalibrations
Autoglass has launched four new centres across the UK in response to rapidly increasing demand for Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) recalibration services.
UPDATED: Workplace chargers nearly double UK’s electric charging infrastructure
The UK has almost as many workplace charge points as public chargers for electric vehicles in the UK – nearly doubling the amount of infrastructure available … Read More »
New car club launches at Yarmouth Harbour
A new car club has launched at Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight to provide self-service car hire at for local businesses, residents and visitors.
Local authorities most in need of company van kerbside charge points revealed by AFP
A list of the UK’s local authorities most in need of kerbside charging to help company van drivers go electric is now out.
Hilti transitions 200+ car fleet to electric power
Tool manufacturer and construction solutions specialist Hilti is replacing more than 200 cars on its UK fleet with EVs under plans to become carbon-neutral by 2023. … Read More »
Whistl rolls out electric vehicles on fleet
UK logistics specialist Whistl has started to roll out electric vehicles across its fleet on the back of a wide-ranging review of its transport needs.
UK fuel prices close in on £2 a litre mark
Average UK fuel prices are fast reaching the £2 a litre mark, bringing yet more pain for drivers.
New Fiat Doblò arrives with first-ever E-Doblò eLCV
Fiat has revealed the new Doblò line-up, which includes the first-ever all-electric E-Doblò variant.
TMC spearheads mobility super app launch with ‘President Mobility’ appointment
TMC has appointed Stuart Donnelly as its ‘President Mobility’, tasked with bringing the firm’s new mobility and payment super app to market.
Nissan Qashqai revised with extra equipment and design tweaks
Nissan has updated the Qashqai for the 2022 model year with extra equipment and exterior design changes to bring it in line with latest product branding.
New Mercedes GLC SUV revealed with three plug-in hybrids
Mercedes has taken the wraps off its second-generation GLC SUV, introducing a new, larger platform, latest tech and an updated engine line-up.
5 key takeaways from the 2022 EVBox Mobility Monitor report
New research from EVBox is now out on the main barriers for EV adoption in the UK and the government policies that could most incentivise EVs.
Transport Scotland announces £30m funding to further boost EV uptake
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will continue to provide low carbon transport loans and grants, delivering over £30m in funding this financial year to help … Read More »
BMW next-gen X1 SUV debuts with first-ever iX1 electric variant
BMW has revealed its third-generation X1 compact crossover, which gains its first-ever fully electric version in the form of the iX1.
Updated Toyota Corolla gets latest-gen hybrid tech
Toyota has updated its Corolla range for the 2023 model year, enhancing style, technology and performance.
Massive jump in fuel prices over bank holiday
Fuel prices have risen dramatically again over the bank holiday, setting new records.
New car registrations at second lowest level in 30 years but EV uptake soars
UK new car registrations plummeted 20.6% in May as the chip shortage continued to hamper deliveries – but battery electric vehicle uptake soared.
Machine learning can make fleet data entry “as accurate as a human and much faster”, says FleetCheck
New and advanced machine learning techniques that will help fleet management software to import document data “as accurate as a human and much faster” are being … Read More »
DMN Logistics’ new flexi-rates to slash up to 10% off vehicle movements
Vehicle movement and inspection firm DMN Logistics has launched a new flexi-rates service that can reduce the cost of vehicle movements by up to 10%.
Petrol prices rocket by 11p in May – and further rises loom large
The average price of petrol shot up by 11 p a litre in May – the second largest monthly increase ever seen and with further rises … Read More »
New-gen Lexus RX to include PHEVs and hybrids
Lexus has revealed its fifth-generation RX SUV, which gains plug-in hybrid power for the first time.
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