Natalie Middleton
Private members’ club hails efficiency of new electric utility vehicles
The Hurlingham Club, the prestigious private members’ club in south-west London, has praised the efficiency and operational savings of its new Club Car Urban electric utility … Read More »
CPD invests £10m in new van conversions product range
CPD has made a landmark £10m investment to expand its offering of converted commercial vehicles and advance further into the electric van segment.
Currys cuts annual fuel bill by over £400k with driver tech
Currys has slashed more than £400,000 from its annual fuel bill with the help of Lightfoot’s in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform.
EV battery repair under spotlight in first VRA meeting of 2025
Electric vehicle battery repair and the fallout from motor finance discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) will be the key subjects under discussion at the first Vehicle Remarketing … Read More »
Select Car Leasing co-founder departs from role
Select Car Leasing co-founder and joint CEO James O’Malley is stepping down from his role to focus on personal projects.
Be.EV appoints new head of BD from rival charging network
EV charging business Be.EV has appointed Baz (Sebastian) Street as head of business development.
AA adds Ford electric and PHEV vans to roadside service fleet
The AA has added a further 30 full-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to its low-carbon roadside service fleet, reinforcing its drive towards net zero by … Read More »
EV consultation to spur collaboration with auto and charging sectors, says government
The Government has pledged a new phase of collaboration with the automotive and charging sectors in its consultation on phasing out the sale of new petrol … Read More »
Toyota opens EV loan scheme for community fleets
Toyota GB has launched a new community programme to loan electric vehicles to various charities and educational institutions across the UK.
Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel tolls to start in April
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Silvertown Tunnel is planned to open on 7 April 2025, with tolls of up to £4 per journey … Read More »
LCV market hits three-year high but EV share static
The UK’s new LCV market rose by 3.0% in 2024 to more than 350,000 registrations but the electric van market share remained static.
Volkswagen Tayron seven-seater SUV priced from under £40k
Volkswagen’s new Tayron large SUV opens for orders in the UK this week, complete with ICE and PHEV powertrains and five- or seven-seat versions.
Fleet electric van adoption and smart charging explored in government report
Government research into the enablers and barriers that commercial fleet operators and drivers face in adopting electric vans is now out.
Record fleet demand and EV uptake drive 2024 new car growth
The new car market rose 2.6% in 2024 while EV uptake surged thanks to record fleet uptake.
SMR budget pressures to ‘be hallmark of 2025’
Increased pressure on service, maintenance and repair (SMR) budgets will be a hallmark of 2025, requiring fleets to tighten their belts.
Fuel prices up for third month in a row
Fuel prices rose for the third month in a row in December, but remain close to late 2019 levels, new RAC data shows.
‘Miserable Monday’ to bring 14,000 breakdown callouts, warns AA
More than 14,000 drivers are expected to call out the AA on Miserable Monday (6 January) in one of the busiest days of 2025 for car … Read More »
Dealers back ZEV mandate rethink for vans
Dealers have lent their backing to calls for a short-term rethink on the ZEV mandate for commercial vehicles and proposals to cut regulatory burdens for fleets … Read More »
Rise in fleet use of short-term rental to keep new recruits mobile
Fleets are increasingly turning to short-term rental to manage the onboarding of new recruits, new data shows.
Osprey network grew to 1,300+ chargers in 2024
Osprey expanded its charging network with more than 300 rapid and ultra-rapid charging bays in 2024.
Seasonal slowdown for used cars but positive outlook for Q1, finds Cap
Used car average values fell in December but the outlook for January and beyond is optimistic, Cap HPI has reported.
Be.EV charging hubs launch in Northumberland to support eco-tourism
National charging network Be.EV is installing three ultra-rapid charging hubs in Northumberland in a bid to drive sustainable tourism.
Škoda Kamiq gets value-packed Design Edition model
Škoda has added a new Design Edition grade to the line-up for its Kamiq compact SUV, delivering enhanced styling and specification.
Private Parking Code of Practice still not in force as legal challenges delay fairer rules for drivers
An official code of practice designed to clamp down on rogue private parking operators is still not in force despite being backed by legislation five years … Read More »
Skywell confirms UK model launch plans amid new dealer openings
Chinese EV brand Skywell has outlined its UK model plans as it expands the dealer network.
Road conditions in England continue to deteriorate, DfT data shows
The Department for Transport has published its latest road conditions statistics for England, revealing more roads in England required maintenance.
2024 in review: A look back at the key moments for fleets
As 2024 draws to a close, Tim Laver, UK managing director at Ayvens, takes a look back at some of the key trends that shaped the … Read More »
Under 100 days to go for UK EV charge point grants
Fleets have fewer than 100 days left to apply for UK government grants for electric vehicle charge point installations, charge point manufacturer CTEK has highlighted.
Sparks of hope for fleet electric vans despite turbulence, Venson white paper finds
The future of electric vans is promising despite fleet barriers to take-up, a new Venson Automotive Solutions white paper finds.
Fastned expands UK network with three new ultra-rapid charging hubs
European ultra-rapid charging network Fastned has opened three new hubs in the last week, marking a major milestone in the firm’s mission to accelerate the EV … Read More »
