Natalie Middleton
New tool lets fleets and drivers check history of second-hand EVs
A new EV verification service that lets Brits check the history of second-hand EVs has launched from ClearWatt.
National Highways marks decade of Operation Tramline with shocking new footage of driver offences
National Highways is marking 10 years of its Operation Tramline road safety initiative by releasing footage of the latest shocking unsafe driving offences captured by police.
Wialon joins Fleet Forum to accelerate fleet digitalisation in humanitarian sector
Leading fleet management software platform Wialon has joined Fleet Forum, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to cleaner, safer and more effective humanitarian transport in developing nations.
Zapgo partners with Alpitronic to power up UK fast charging
Zapgo, a UK-based electric vehicle charge point operator, has signed a strategic partnership with Alpitronic, a leading manufacturer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles.
ZEV mandate revisions draw polarised reactions
The UK’s automakers, climate groups and charging and fleet firms have responded to the ZEV mandate changes with deeply polarised reactions.
UK regulator fines carmakers over recycling collusion
The UK’s regulator has fined 10 manufacturers and two trade bodies for breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling and related advertising claims.
Fleet World Fleet: Cupra Formentor
Our Formentor long-termer continues to put its best wheel forward. By Natalie Middleton.
Former Vauxhall Luton plant to become commercial and industrial park
The buyers of the former Vauxhall van plant in Luton have revealed plans to turn the site into a high-quality commercial and industrial park.
Pump prices could hit four-year low as oil prices tumble
Petrol and diesel prices could fall to levels last seen in 2021 on the back of tumbling oil prices.
EV battery health extends well beyond OEM warranties
EV battery health remains high even after vehicles have racked up 100,000-plus miles on the road, new analysis has found.
UK Vehicle Data relaunches as Vehicle Data Global to challenge competition
UK Vehicle Data has relaunched as Vehicle Data Global to mark its international expansion and enhanced global vehicle data capabilities.
DKV Mobility to acquire 100% stake in PACE to drive digital fuel solutions
DKV Mobility has agreed a deal to acquire the outstanding shares in PACE, a leading provider of mobile payment solutions for fuel.
Brighton and Hove to power up UK’s ‘largest’ on-street charging project
Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is rolling more than 6,000 street chargers in the UK’s ‘largest’ on-street charging project to date.
Shortlist for Great British Fleet Awards 2025 revealed
The shortlist for the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, run by Fleet World, is now out, revealing those fleet managers and service firms vying for top … Read More »
Tolls start on Blackwall and new Silvertown Tunnel
The new Silvertown Tunnel under the Thames is now open for use, with tolls of up to £6.50 for van car drivers and charges replicated at … Read More »
AA Business Services appoints head of B2B connected car & European relations
AA Business Services has appointed a new head of B2B connected car & European relations, reflecting its commitment to the evolving driving landscape and the role … Read More »
Government to allow new hybrid cars and ICE vans on sale until 2035
The Department for Transport is relaxing the UK’s ZEV mandate rules for automakers and giving firms more support on meeting targets, responding to the US tariffs.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai unveils second-gen Nexo hydrogen SUV with 435-mile range
Hyundai is pushing ahead with plans for hydrogen mobility with the debut of its second-generation Nexo SUV.
Supersized SUVs should pay higher parking charges, say drivers
Drivers have lent their support to calls from campaigners for parking costs in cities to be based on the size of a car and for fairer … Read More »
Charge point stats show soaring installations of ultra-rapid hubs
Public charge point installations in the UK surged in the first quarter of 2025, with ultra-rapid hubs leading the way.
Waterloo Freight Hub opens for zero-emission logistics trial
A new freight hub that will support more sustainable logistics across London has opened on a six-month trial underneath Waterloo Station.
Fastned and TfL’s Places for London get green light for first ultra-rapid charging hub
Fastned and Places for London have secured planning permission for a new EV charging hub at TfL’s Hatton Cross station car park, following approval by the … Read More »
Fleet registrations bounce back in March while EVs record best-ever month
UK new car registrations soared last month in a welcome return to growth that also marked a new high for EV demand.
Kia and LG turn PV5 electric vans into AI-powered smart mobility concepts
Kia is showcasing the potential for its new electric vans to become AI-powered mobility space solutions in collaboration with LG Electronics.
Renault boosts design and refinement for Austral hybrid SUV
The Renault Austral hybrid SUV has been given a midlife revamp, sharpening design and adding new digital tech and comfort-focused features.
Used EV market support vital for zero-emission switch, fleets and leasecos tell government
UK fleet operators, trade bodies and vehicle rental and leasing companies have called for vital action to support used EV market and avoid derailing the zero-emission … Read More »
Škoda Elroq vRS to boast 340hp of power and 340 miles of range
Škoda is launching a vRS performance version of the Elroq six months after the electric compact SUV debuted.
Trump’s tariffs to have far-reaching consequences, auto sector warns
The automotive sector has warned that Trump’s newly announced ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs are likely to have far-reaching consequences, putting automotive jobs at risk, reshaping the … Read More »
Fuel prices down 4p but fall may be short-lived
Petrol and diesel prices have fallen for the first time in months but the price cuts may be short-lived, the RAC has warned.
