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Tyre management becoming dominant factor in everyday fleet running costs
Tyre management is becoming more important to fleets to help counter rising costs and the shift to EVs.
Sixt UK awards accident management deal to Sopp+Sopp
Sixt has appointed Sopp+Sopp as its accident management partner for the UK.
Aston Barclay announces senior management team changes
Aston Barclay has made a series of senior management changes that it says will further enhance support for its buyers and optimise vendor performance.
RAC wins deal for Onto’s 6,000-strong EV subscription fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto has signed up the RAC for mobile fleet servicing and roadside assistance.
Wattif EV and Rolec EV join forces for funded smart charging solutions
EV charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has entered into a strategic partnership with end-to-end EV charging provider Wattif EV for new funded smart charging solutions.
Lack of government fiscal support hampering EV uptake, says Logistics UK
More support is needed for operators to go electric if the logistics sector is to decarbonise effectively, in line with the Government’s 2050 net zero deadline.
TfL awards first contract as part of new project for electric charging points on public land
Transport for London (TfL) has signed the first deal in its plans to further expand the capital’s charging infrastructure.
Ubitricity reaches milestone of 7,000 charge points live across UK
Charge point operator Ubitricity has reached the landmark of having installed 7,000 public EV charge points across the UK.
BP Pulse exits direct-to-consumer home charging marketplace
BP Pulse has announced that it’s stopped selling home charge units directly to consumers and will instead focus on public and fleet charging.
New Char.gy CEO sets 2030 goal of 100,000 public chargers
Char.gy has set an ambitious new installation target of 100,000 public chargers by 2030 under newly appointed CEO John Lewis.
Collaboration and incentives can calm volatile EV used car market, says Cox Automotive
Government intervention and industry knowledge sharing could help counter volatile used electric vehicle prices and inform buyers on the benefits of going electric.
Hyundai i20 ups tempo with revised design and tech upgrades
Hyundai has revealed its newly facelifted i20 supermini, due on sale later this year.
Vehicle thefts in UK up 30% on back of rising used car values
Vehicle thefts in the UK have risen by nearly a third (29.7%) to 115,822 since 2020 as criminals capitalise on the rising value of cars and … Read More »
Used car market returns to growth amid greater supply and EV demand
The used car market grew 4.1% for the first quarter of 2023, delivering its best start to a year since 2020.
Longer lorries get green light for British roads
Longer lorries will be allowed on British roads from next month to tackle the driver shortage and cut congestion and emissions.
Holman signs up BT Group in one of the biggest fleet management deals ever
Holman is taking over the contract for BT Group’s 37,000 commercial vehicles from Rivus, marking one of the biggest fleet management deals in history.
Volvo to launch entry-level all-electric baby SUV
Volvo has confirmed plans to launch an all-electric small crossover that will provide a new entry point to its range.
Euroloo optimises vehicles with integrated fleet management and dashcam solution
Euroloo has cut costs and streamlined its UK fleet with the help of an integrated fleet management and dashcam solution from Geotab and Surecam.
Citroën ë-C4 and ë-C4 X get increased power and range
Citroën UK has expanded its ë-C4 and ë-C4 X model ranges with a new powertrain that ups both performance and electric range.
Action needed to tackle ‘problematic’ falling EV values for fleets
Falling electric vehicle residual values (RVs) are proving “problematic” for fleets and EVs need action to improve their prospects in the used car market.
Ford starts three-year trial of hydrogen fuel cell E-Transits
Ford is leading an innovation consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on its all-electric E-Transit.
New technology to help fleets manage rising costs
A new reporting suite that can help companies manage the rising costs of operating a fleet is now available from Digital Innk.
Fleets and OEMs invited to join battery partner network
Connected Energy is calling on fleet operators and automotive OEMs to join its battery partner network, supporting its work to give EV batteries a second life.
Osprey goes live with latest rapid EV charging sites
Osprey has opened further rapid EV charging sites, supporting critical public charging infrastructure expansion.
Carparison Leasing offers exclusive fleet discounts on Hive EV charger
Carparison Leasing has partnered with British Gas to offer customers exclusive discounts on the Hive EV home charger.
ZPN Energy turns rapid EV charging at home into reality
Fleet drivers can now use a 50kW-capable rapid charger at home thanks to a new development from ZPN Energy.
Inaugural Idling Awareness Day planned for 17 May
Vehicle security and compliance technology specialist HH Driveright has founded an Idling Awareness Day to spearhead the fight against engine idling.
Used vehicle consulting ‘supergroup’ launches to optimise remarketing
A new consulting firm that specialises in helping automotive organisations set up, strengthen and transform their used vehicle operations has launched in the UK and globally.
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LEVC to break into electric car space with new SOA platform
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), most famous for making the TX taxi, is to launch a brand-new range of electric cars and vans, centred around a … Read More »
