Natalie Middleton
Alpine kicks off electric future with A290 hot hatch arrival
Alpine, Renault’s performance division, has opened orders for its A290 electric hot hatch, priced from £33,500.
Revamped GWM Ora 03 electric hatch topped off with new GT
GWM UK has made over its Ora 03 line-up with new pricing and a range-topping GT.
Liquid Fleet branches out with SMR and damage recharge rental solutions
Liquid Fleet has launched a fully maintained rental product to help customers ease cashflow.
New alarm to deter EV charger cable theft
A new device that could crack down on the rising problem of EV charger cable theft and vandalism has launched in the UK.
Digital driving licences set to launch this year
Digital driving licences that drivers can access on phones are to be introduced this year, according to reports.
Domino’s trials fully electric delivery vans
Domino’s Pizza Group is putting fully electric delivery vans to the test, advancing its work to go net zero.
Zenith appoints new head of operations
Zenith has appointed Nicola Escreet as its new head of operations, replacing Dave Tanner who recently retired.
Electric van startup Canoo files for bankruptcy
Electric van startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and announced that it is ceasing operations “immediately” and liquidating its assets.
Biggest sold volume of used EVs on record
Used electric vehicle sales have soared to record levels, BCA has reported.
Sogo Mobility expands regional coverage with key appointments
Sogo Mobility has strengthened its UK presence with the appointment of two new regional corporate sales managers.
Stellantis compact vans now available in new ‘Plus’ trim
Stellantis Pro One has introduced a new mid-range trim level across its compact van line-up, bringing improved connectivity and practicality.
Grey still top for new car colours but blue back on podium
Grey has cemented its place as Britain’s most popular new car colour for the seventh consecutive year but with growing competition from blue car volumes.
Drug driver deaths up 50%, warns AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drivers killed in collisions where the driver was under the influence of drugs, according to the AA Charitable Trust.
Green startup secures major funding to decarbonise commercial EVs
Aegis Energy is to launch the first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles in the UK with the help of major new funding.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Selsia returns to Great British Fleet Event to spotlight repair specialism
Fleet operators attending the 2025 Great British Fleet Event will be able to hear from Selsia about the benefits of outsourcing their vehicle accident repair requirements.
Oxa to deliver autonomous Ford E-Transit shuttle for smart city project
Oxa is taking a lead role in the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) project as its new autonomy provider.
Free lunchtime webinar on how to tackle driver fatigue
IAM RoadSmart is running a free webinar to help fleets support drivers in dealing with fatigue and gather new tips.
DKV Mobility appoints country manager to drive expansion in Britain
DKV Mobility, a leading platform for international mobility services, has appointed Neil White as country manager for Britain.
Government extends deadline for views on Integrated National Transport Strategy
The Government has extended the deadline for input on how to shape its future Integrated National Transport Strategy.
Eden Project deepens electric fleet partnership with Volvo
The Eden Project has renewed its partnership with Volvo Car UK under the firms’ shared vision and ambition for a safer, sustainable future.
Sixt UK expands Heathrow presence with new Terminal 4 branch
Sixt UK has opened its new branch at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, joining its existing branches in Terminals 2 and 5.
Declining state of local roads is ‘national embarrassment’, say MPs
The declining state of England’s local roads is now a national embarrassment as a multibillion-pound repair backlog grows, MPs have warned.
Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built premium compact SUV
Polestar has confirmed plans to add a premium compact SUV to its electric car range, squaring up to the Porsche Macan.
BT scraps plans to turn green boxes into EV chargers
BT Group has axed plans to convert up to 60,000 old green street cabinets into public EV chargers.
Venson reveals secrets of successful tendering and fleet procurement
A new white paper that navigates the pitfalls of fleet procurement for a successful tender process is now out from Venson Automotive Solutions.
Royal Mail’s 6,000th EV joins fleet
Royal Mail has deployed its 6,000th electric vehicle, bolstering the company’s position as one of the largest electric delivery fleets in the UK.
Vauxhall Frontera SUV on sale in electric and petrol versions
Vauxhall has opened orders for its Frontera SUV, priced from £23,495 for both electric and petrol models.
MCVR links with Targa Telematics to optimise rental and leasing operations
MCVR Car and Van Rental has partnered with Targa Telematics to optimise and improve efficiency across its rental and leasing operations.
Shortlist for safest car of the year 2025 revealed by Thatcham
Ten of the safest cars on UK roads have been shortlisted by Thatcham Research for the What Car? Safety Award 2025.
