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Honda and Nissan officially scrap ‘mega-merger’ talks
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have formally ended talks over a ‘mega-merger’ that would have helped fight off “emerging forces” from China.
MFG opens new EV charging hub near Gatwick Airport
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has gone live with its latest EV charging hub, situated at its Horley forecourt next to Gatwick Airport.
Arval posts 5.6% growth in leased fleet and 52% rise in BEVs
Arval has posted increased business results for 2024 showing a rise in its global leased fleet and meteoric battery electric vehicle (BEV) take-up.
UK-built mobile energy storage and EV charging solution launches
A modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) and EV charging solution has launched in the UK for businesses, fleets and infrastructure projects.
Green signs and totem poles would flag up public EV charging better, drivers say
Current signage for public EV charge points needs a boost to make the public network more prominent, AA member research has found.
EV sales to overtake petrol by 2028, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has issued new and used car forecasts for 2025 and beyond, predicting that sales of fully electric cars will overtake petrol in the UK … Read More »
Kia to uncover EV4 saloon, PV5 van and Concept EV2 SUV at 2025 EV Day
Kia has given a heads-up on its upcoming 2025 EV Day, which will uncover its global EV leadership strategy and key models.
VAT reduction on public charging would save EV drivers £85m this year
Electric vehicle lobby group FairCharge is demanding the UK cuts VAT on public charging to end the existing two-tier system and boost EV adoption.
Islington Council drives EV fleet rollout with £1.2m charging project
Islington Council is supporting its 550+ fully electric fleet with a major new charging project.
New private parking rules to address ‘five-minute’ fines
Private parking rules in the UK are set to change, addressing the ‘five-minute’ rule to protect motorists who struggle to pay within the timeframe.
Amazon to trial UK-first drone delivery service in North East
Amazon is pushing ahead with plans to launch drone deliveries in the UK through a new Prime Air service.
China’s Xpeng enters UK with electric SUV-coupé launch
Chinese electric car brand Xpeng has officially launched in the UK, starting first with its G6 SUV-coupé.
Tranzaura Group expands in UK with Truckfile acquisition
Tranzaura Group, a leading transport technology firm based in Ireland, has acquired fleet software provider Truckfile for an undisclosed sum.
Sal-sac firm LoveElectric awards deal for specialist cosmetic and alloy protection
LoveElectric has partnered with Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) to help its salary sacrifice customers avoid unexpected damage costs.
Record results and new driver coaching functionality for Licence Check
Licence Check has announced record results for its DAVIS (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform while also enhancing its DAVIS Coaching module with new functionality.
ChargeUK grows membership with latest EV charging firms
ChargeUK, the EV charging trade association, has welcomed its first new members of 2025.
Young Driver invests £2m in switch to Suzuki fleet
Young Driver, a leading UK provider of driving lessons to under-17s, has agreed a £2m deal to add 170 Suzuki Swifts to its fleet.
WB Power Services awards solus fleet deal to Arval
Arval has won a new, solus fleet agreement with WB Power Services, spanning everything from vehicles to wider services.
Ban ‘polluting’ hybrids from 2030 and ditch ‘confusing’ names, says EV lobby group
Electric Vehicles UK has waded into rows over the ZEV mandate and ICE ban, calling for ministers not to include hybrids in plans from 2030 while … Read More »
Deadline for Great British Fleet Awards entries fast approaching
Fleet managers and suppliers have less than a month to submit their entries for the Great British Fleet Awards 2025 and drive recognition for their work.
Grey drivers neglecting vital SMR checks, Venson warns
Venson Automotive Solutions has called on employers to educate grey fleet drivers on correct vehicle care as research indicates vital service, maintenance and repair (SMR) checks … Read More »
UK set to miss 2028 ZEV mandate targets without ‘tangible’ incentives
The UK will miss crucial targets on zero-emission vehicle sales by 2028 if major consumer concerns are not addressed.
One in six drivers spotted not wearing a seatbelt on motorways
More than one in seven drivers regularly see other road users not wearing their seatbelt on motorways, the AA Charitable Trust has revealed.
Jigcar propels AI-driven fleet transport solutions with new appointments
Jigcar has made two new appointments to accelerate growth plans for its AI-driven vehicle transportation solutions.
Allstar white paper to help streamline fleet transition to EVs
A new white paper now out from Allstar could help fleets transition to electric cars more smoothly while reaping the cost and eco benefits.
New EV infrastructure tools to help councils accelerate charge point rollout
A new initiative to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities has launched.
Roadchef in Cumbria gains 360kW EV chargers
Roadchef, one of the UK’s leading motorway service operators, has upgraded its Killington Lake services with further EV chargers.
Rivian opens sales of Commercial Van to US fleets of all sizes
Rivian Automotive is opening sales for its Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes in the US a year after its exclusive tie-up with Amazon ended.
Volvo EX30 electric crossover gets beefed-up off-road version
Volvo has given its EX30 compact electric crossover an off-road makeover with the arrival of a Cross Country variant.
Dates announced for M25 weekend closures in March
National Highways is closing the Surrey stretch of the M25 for two weekends in March as part of the ongoing junction 10 improvement project.
