Natalie Middleton
UK car output falls in March as factories gear up for EV shift
UK car production slumped by over a quarter in March as manufacturers retooled factories for electric cars.
Swarco Smart Charging rebrands as Evolt Charging
Swarco Smart Charging, part of the global Swarco group, has rebranded as Evolt Charging with immediate effect.
New Webfleet EV Transition Tool offers informed route to fleet electrification
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has launched an EV Transition Tool to support businesses transitioning to electric vehicles or expanding their EV fleets.
Roadchef and Gridserve open ultra-rapid hub at M27 Rownhams Services
Motorway services operator Roadchef has launched a new Super Hub of ultra-rapid chargers at Rownhams Services Eastbound on the M27.
EVs sell faster than ICE vehicles on average
Electric vehicles are selling faster than ICE vehicles while also outstripping them on Cap Live performance, according to digital remarketing firm Motom.
EV charging infrastructure could become revenue source for fleets
Fleet operators, truck dealerships and other businesses can monetise their EV charging infrastructure without having to let other people use it, thanks to a new incentive … Read More »
New Mini Aceman is all-electric crossover with up to 252 miles of range
Mini has officially uncovered its new Aceman, delivering a midsize all-electric crossover to fill a gap in its line-up.
Tesla’s most powerful Model 3 yet lands with 460hp on tap
Tesla has revealed its new Model 3 Performance – the electric saloon’s most powerful version yet and now on sale in the UK.
Ford Drive subscription service aids van fleets with electric switch
Business owners and fleets can now subscribe to Ford E-Transit vehicles on a monthly basis through the Ford Drive subscription venture.
Ford EV project seeks small fleet owners/operators for paid research
Ford is looking for owners/operators of 1-5 vans to get valuable feedback on electric vehicles.
Pinpointers enhances fleet and video telematics portfolio under Queclink deal
Pinpointers, a leading provider of vehicle tracking and video telematics solutions, has enhanced its fleet proposition with a new all-in-one camera and tracking device.
Dedicated recovery service launches for vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
A new recovery service that could save operators time and money is now available for vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
Allstar Co-Pilot app now includes EV charging payment capabilities
Allstar has relaunched its Co-Pilot app to include access and payment for EV charging.
Kwik Fit fleet director Dan Joyce assumes retail operations role
Kwik Fit fleet director Dan Joyce is also assuming the role of retail operations director, succeeding Paul Boulton.
Eight in 10 drivers want buttons, not touchscreens
Eight out of 10 (79%) motorists say they would rather have buttons for major controls in their car rather than a big, central touchscreen, new research … Read More »
Maxus debuts electric Mifa 7 MPV and eDeliver 5 van at CV Show
Maxus has debuted two new electric vehicles at the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Show – including its Mifa 7 seven-seater MPV and the new eDeliver LCV.
B-ON and Chery forge ahead with JV and launch of Pelkan electric van
B-ON, a European provider of clean mobility solutions, and Chinese automotive giant Chery Group are advancing their strategic partnership with a new joint venture and the … Read More »
Ford debuts 250-mile extended-range E-Transit at CV Show 2024
Ford Pro has revealed a new extended-range option for the E-Transit, delivering up to 250 miles of electric motoring.
Epyx appoints new key account manager for major clients
Epyx has appointed Danielle Webb as key account manager, responsible for handling relationships with the company’s major clients.
Leasys UK launches comprehensive short-term rental service
Leasys, the recently launched joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance, has introduced a new short-term rental service to expand its mobility solutions.
Next-gen Vauxhall Grandland gets more space and 435-mile EV option
Vauxhall has uncovered its new Grandland flagship SUV, reinvented with new design, extra space and the arrival of a fully electric option.
Pothole-related breakdowns up 10% in last 12 months, reports RAC
The UK’s pothole epidemic continues to wreak havoc for drivers, with pothole-related breakdown numbers up by 10% in the last 12 months, according to the RAC.
Char.gy goes live with 3,000th public charge point
On-street charging network Char.gy has reached a new milestone with the installation of its 3,000th charging point.
EV chargers now available at Legoland Windsor Resort
Legoland Windsor Resort now has a bank of EV chargers available for visitors to use, ready in time for the start of the 2024 season.
Devitech and Virta to offer enhanced EV fleet management solutions in UK
Commercial EV charger installation and aftercare specialist Devitech has struck a deal with smart charging solutions provider Virta in a move to revolutionise EV fleet management … Read More »
Growing North–South divide in England’s EV public charging infrastructure
A disparity in access to budgets and planning between local authorities across England to support charging infrastructure rollout is exacerbating the North–South divide and threatening Britain’s … Read More »
Scotland’s For:EV network now available with Zap-Pay
Zapmap users can now pay quickly and easily for their charging on For:EV’s network of charge points across Scotland.
Captured for posterity: 2024 Great British Fleet Event and Awards
It’s a wrap for this year’s Great British Fleet Event and Awards – but the praise and plaudits for last week’s show keep pouring in.
Government rejects call for VAT cut on public charging and EV grants
The Government has said it’s not looking to cut the VAT rate for public charging nor introduce targeted purchase grants for EV drivers despite calls from … Read More »
Mobilize adds home charging expensing to fleet EV management platform
Mobilize Power Solutions has expanded its charging management platform for fleets with a new home expensing solution.
