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Chinese brands should fare well in fleet and used markets, says Aston Barclay
Chinese challenger brands are likely to prove popular with fleet and used buyers, according to Aston Barclay.
VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads board
VisionTrack CEO Simon Marsh and president of global sales Richard Kent have joined the Governing Board of the Together for Safer Roads (TSR) global NGO, supporting … Read More »
‘Inflated’ fuel retailer margins leaving diesel drivers paying over the odds
Diesel drivers are still having to pay “inflated” prices at pumps across the UK on the back of the refusal of fuel retailers to cut pump … Read More »
Kwik Fit to support e-cargo bike fleets with new servicing and repair operations
Kwik Fit has teamed up with bike repair network Fettle to launch new servicing and repair operations.
Ogilvie Fleet to share 40 years of expertise at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Ogilvie Fleet is the latest firm to sign up to this April’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing its award-winning business contract hire and leasing to the … Read More »
E-fuels ‘not serious mass-market’ solution but could have limited fleet role
E-fuels are not a genuine widescale solution to transport decarbonisation but could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck.
Sixt reports record revenue and earnings for 2022
Sixt has posted record revenues and profit along with corporate fleet growth on the back of “continued internationalisation, operational improvements, and an increasingly positive market environment”.
Electrified vehicles account for one in three new orders at Alphabet
Demand for sustainable, alternative fleet options jumped considerably in the last year, according to Alphabet’s FY22 global results.
Free ‘Toolbox Talks’ videos for van drivers to help push safety and compliance
National Highways has launched a series of ‘Toolbox Talks’ videos to raise awareness of vital safety and compliance issues with van operators and their drivers.
Major new EV charging depot at Nottingham provides blueprint for fleets
An energy ecosystem described as ‘next era energy management’ has gone live at Nottingham City Council’s fleet depot, providing a blueprint for vehicle operators.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
DVLA licence delays over pandemic saw drivers lose jobs and income, find MPs
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have called for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to “get its act together” after data revealed three … Read More »
Cupra grows UK fleet registrations by 42% in 2022
Challenger brand Cupra increased its fleet sales 42% last year, bucking the overall downturn in the fleet market.
SSL Electrical is first to sign up to Vanaways and Toolstation partnership
Specialist contractor SSL Electrical has become the first customer to take delivery of vans under a partnership between Vanaways and Toolstation.
Spring Budget 2023: Main points for fleets
Following yesterday’s speech by the Chancellor on his ‘Budget for growth’, Fleet World looks at the main points for fleets.
Spring Budget 2023: Road pricing conspicuous by absence, says fleet sector
A lack of mention in yesterday’s Budget to any future plans for road pricing has been branded as “dismaying” by the fleet sector, which says action … Read More »
Spring Budget 2023: Treasury pledges to open up new capital allowance to rental and leasing
Following the delivery of the Spring Budget yesterday, the Government has now indicated that its new full expensing tax break could be opened up to the … Read More »
Tesco EV charging rollout hits 600-store target
Tesco’s project to install EV charging points across 600 UK stores has hit its target with installation at the 600th store.
Spotlight on Grosvenor’s risk-free EV sal-sac scheme at Great British Fleet Event
Grosvenor Leasing will showcase how its salary sacrifice scheme can deliver major benefits for drivers and businesses at this April’s Great British Fleet Event.
Spring Budget 2023 Updated: Super-Deduction replaced with ‘full expensing’ tax break
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has replaced the current Super-Deduction tax relief with a new policy of “full expensing” for qualifying equipment and machinery, including fleet vans/trucks.
Netherlands’ Opcharge opens first UK charge points at Diocese of Oxford
Opcharge, a leading charge point operator in the Netherlands, has expanded into the UK market with the opening of its first charging station.
Four in 10 local authorities yet to consult with fleet sector on EV charging needs
Local authorities are missing opportunities to shape fleet-friendly EV charging networks by not consulting with local businesses.
Volkswagen previews sub-£22k small EV with ID. 2all concept
Volkswagen has given a first glimpse of its forthcoming ID.2 compact electric car with the premiere of the ID. 2all concept.
EV charging startup Bonnet launches crowdfunding campaign
Rapidly growing EV charging app Bonnet has launched a crowdfunding campaign, inviting its 150,000-strong user base to take a stake in the company.
Spring Budget 2023: Lack of support leaves EV sector ‘without a clear direction’
Hopes for support to strengthen the UK’s electric vehicle sector and charging infrastructure in this week’s Spring Budget have been dashed, leaving many in the fleet … Read More »
Spring Budget 2023: Extra £200m funding for potholes
The Chancellor has upped pothole funding with an extra £200m for 2023/4 to help tackle “the curse of potholes”.
Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor extends fuel duty cut
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the current freeze on fuel duty and the temporary 5p cut introduced last year will be maintained for the next … Read More »
Citroën revives petrol and diesel Berlingo variants on back of demand
Citroën is bringing back petrol and diesel variants of its Berlingo MPV on the back of demand.
Kia reveals range-topping EV9 seven-seat electric SUV
Kia has unveiled its EV9 seven-seat electric SUV, which aims “to redefine standards for design, connectivity, usability and environmental responsibility”.
Novuna and Applied Driving partner for online EV driver training
A new suite of online training modules is being created by Novuna Vehicle Solutions and Applied Driving to help fleet drivers transition to electric vehicles.
