Natalie Middleton
New Ubeeqo car club scheme opens in south-west London
Ubeeqo has opened a new car club scheme in south-west London in partnership with Bellway Homes.
ATS Euromaster expands mobile servicing fleet
ATS Euromaster is growing its mobile van fleet as demand for mobile servicing soars.
Goodyear continues 25-year tyre partnership with UK police
Goodyear has retained its sole supply tyre contract for the UK police, building on more than 25 years of continuous supply.
Fleet registrations hit by chip shortage in August but EVs surge
New car registrations fell 22.0% in August as the sector still battles chip shortages, but electric vehicle demand continued to rocket.
Fuel prices now 20p a litre higher than last summer
Pump prices this summer hit a level around 20p higher than a year ago, despite prices finally having plateaued.
Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes triple Guinness World Records holder
The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E has become a triple Guinness World Records holder after adding two charging titles to its existing ultra-efficiency record.
Shell aims to install 50,000 on-street EV charge points by 2025
Shell is planning to install 50,000 on-street EV charging points across the UK by the end of 2025, helping local authorities to get charging networks up … Read More »
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New FleetCharge solution to provide dedicated local charging for drivers
A new EV solution has launched to provide dedicated private charging for fleet drivers without a home charger.
New Dacia Jogger seven-seat MPV unveiled
Dacia is introducing a new family model, focused on “accessible” pricing and bringing seven seats and a hybrid option.
‘Trailblazing’ project in Lambeth to deliver accessible public charging
A ‘first-of-its-kind’ project to deliver affordable and accessible public charging for EV drivers without off-street parking has been carried out in Lambeth.
Used car values up for sixth consecutive month, says Cap HPI
Used car values rose 3.7% in August, marking the sixth month running of increases.
Cazoo acquires Cazana automotive data insight platform
Online car retailer Cazoo has acquired automotive data insights platform Cazana for around £25m in cash under its plans for UK growth and European expansion.
New MOT deal to help fleets during ‘flood’ of September tests
A new MOT deal has been struck by FleetCheck and Prestige Fleet Servicing to support fleets during an expected “flood” of September tests.
AFP webinar to help fleets create mobility strategies
A new webinar outlining how to create a formal mobility strategy is to be hosted by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Mer joins Zap-Pay EV charging payment service
EV charging business Mer has become the latest firm to sign up to the Zap-Pay service, further simplifying charging.
Lexus reveals prices for new NX and first-ever plug-in hybrid
Lexus has announced prices for its new NX crossover, which introduces new design and tech as well as the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid.
Genesis to go all-electric for new models from 2025
Hyundai’s premium brand offshoot Genesis is to go electric-only for all new models, starting from 2025.
New rapid charging hub opens in Woolwich
A new rapid charging hub has gone live at Glass Yard in Woolwich, allowing drivers to charge their EVs in 20-30 minutes.
Drivers in the dark as E10 becomes standard grade of petrol
The new E10 petrol has now arrived in UK forecourts, but concerns remain over how much drivers are aware of the move.
Vauxhall Astra-e fully electric hatchback due 2023
Vauxhall’s eighth-generation Astra will include a fully electric version that will arrive 2023, the brand has confirmed.
New Kia Sportage includes first-ever plug-in hybrid
Kia’s new Europe-only Sportage has been revealed, including first-ever plug-in hybrid and hybrid variants.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The new issue of the EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing definitive advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
Free Venson white paper details how fleets can onboard EVs
A new white paper is now available from Venson to guide drivers and fleets on financing, charging and onboarding electric cars and vans.
Motor auctions are subject of first VRA ‘Focus on…’ webinar
Motor auctions are the first subject to be covered by a series of ‘Focus on…’ webinars being held by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Full seminar programme revealed for Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events
Cenex has revealed the full seminar line-up for its Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM 2021 events in September.
Nick Franklin appointed head of business development at Aston Barclay
Nick Franklin has joined the Aston Barclay sales team as head of business development.
DS to go all-electric for new models from 2024
DS Automobiles has committed to only launching 100% electric models from 2024, starting with the new DS 4.
Registrations for low emissions cars hit record market share in Europe
New car registrations in Europe fell in July after four months of growth but BEVs and PHEVs hit record market share.
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