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Renault Group opens up EV fire safety system to global auto sector
Renault Group is making its exclusive fire safety system for electric vehicles available across the global automotive industry to improve road safety.
Fewer chargers and higher prices if ZEV mandate weakened, warns charging sector
The rollout of widespread, affordable charging infrastructure will be jeopardised if the ZEV mandate, which governs EV sales quotas in the UK, is altered, the EV … Read More »
New £5m UK battery plant to slash EV costs and production time
UK startup Ionetic is opening a £5m smart battery pilot facility intended to make EV production faster, more flexible and more affordable.
Driver wellbeing takes centre stage in fleet safety strategies
UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents.
Leading brands confirmed for Great British Fleet Event 2025
This year’s Great British Fleet Event is set to be the biggest and best yet with a packed line-up of leading fleet companies and vehicle makers.
Champion the EV switch to galvanise change, major fleets tell Labour
Leading UK fleet operators including BT and Mitie have called for a public campaign to galvanise more private drivers to shift into clean transport.
Grosvenor shifts proposition to meet future fleet needs
Grosvenor Leasing has shifted its strategic direction, accompanied by a major rebrand, to meet the future needs of businesses with vehicle fleets.
Lack of EV chargers where needed, drivers say
Six out of 10 motorists (61%) say there aren’t enough electric car chargers in places where they want to drive, new research shows.
Newcastle City Council agrees car club deal with Enterprise
Newcastle City Council has signed up Enterprise Car Club to deliver its official car club across the city.
Free webinar on smart fleet tracking
Quartix is running a free webinar to showcase latest developments in smart fleet tracking.
First batch of Farizon SV vans lands in UK
The first batch of electric vans from Chinese brand Farizon is now in the UK ahead of rollout with fleets.
Zenith clamours government for EV incentives
Zenith, along with fleet industry body the BVRLA, is calling on the Government to help drivers switch to EVs after a new study found the majority … Read More »
Kia gives first look at EV4 saloon and hatchback
Kia has uncovered its upcoming EV4 in both saloon and hatchback variants ahead of its world premiere this month.
Headlight glare stopping dazzled drivers from taking to the wheel
Headlight glare is now so bad that a quarter (25%) of affected motorists no longer drive at night while 22% wish they could avoid driving.
EV ownership costs now half of petrol equivalents
Car ownership costs for electric vehicles are now half of equivalent petrol-powered models, new analysis reveals.
Peugeot boosts power and boot space for electric SUVs
Peugeot’s electric SUV line-up is getting a boost with new performance variants of the E-3008 and E-5008 and the debut of a five-seater E-5008 variant.
Redcar and Cleveland targets residential areas for new charge points
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is boosting its EV charging network with new devices targeted at residential areas.
Industry heavyweight joins DMN as business development manager
Automotive industry heavyweight Steve Botfield has joined DMN Fleet Services as business development manager.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New-gen Subaru Forester on sale from £38,995
Subaru has pricing and specifications for its all-new Forester as UK orders open.
Campaign for better EV charging signage picks up pace
InstaVolt, along with EV affordability advocate FairCharge, has added to calls for clearer signposting for EV charging to help boost mass adoption.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Polestar 4
Al Suttie spends a week with the Polestar 4 SUV-coupé to see if it can hold a candle to the Porsche Macan Electric.
UK’s Brightmile driver behaviour app sold to Smith System
Smith System, a US-based global leader in driver safety management, has acquired UK driver behaviour analytics specialist Brightmile for an undisclosed sum.
Peugeot business customers offered £750 discount on entire van range
Peugeot business customers can now benefit from savings of up to £750 (excl. VAT) on new van purchases across the range under the brand’s dedicated LCV … Read More »
Many fleets unaware of looming VED bills for EVs, AFP warns
Many fleets are still unaware of substantial hikes in vehicle excise duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) from April, the Association … Read More »
Monta appoints UK-based CFO to drive global growth strategy
Electric vehicle charging platform Monta has appointed James Eyton as chief financial officer (CFO).
RingGo parent acquires Parkopedia to deliver enhanced connected car services
EasyPark Group, parent company of cashless parking provider RingGo, has acquired Parkopedia, a global leader in connected car services and mobility data aggregation.
Telematics innovation boosts UK growth for Queclink
Queclink Wireless Solutions has reported record UK growth on the back of advances in fleet and video telematics hardware.
Škoda Elroq electric SUV gains mid-range grades and flagship SportLine
Škoda has expanded the launch line-up for its Elroq electric compact SUV with new mid-range models and a top-rung SportLine grade.
Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham to headline 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Sir Ian Botham, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, will deliver a keynote motivational speech at the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards.
