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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.
Recall rule change could leave fleets scrambling for repairs
Millions of vehicles could soon fail their MOT due to unresolved safety recalls, leaving fleets and drivers scrambling for repairs.
Corinthia London elevates concierge fleet with BMW i7 electric flagship
Corinthia London, the exclusive hotel in the UK’s capital, has added BMW’s i7 all-electric flagship to its house fleet to provide a luxury chauffeur-driven service for … Read More »
Fleets urged to weigh in on 20mph speed limit debate
Fleets should consider backing calls for much wider use of 20mph speed limits in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland after initial results from Wales showed a … Read More »
Omoda and Jaecoo appoint CEO for UK operations
Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have announced the appointment of Gary Lan as chief executive officer (CEO) for the UK, effective immediately.
XLCR Vehicle Management simplifies home charging for company car drivers
XLCR Vehicle Management has partnered with Go Zero Charge to streamline home charging for company car drivers.
The Fuel Store named first UK Shell reseller since 2019
The Fuel Store has added the Shell Commercial Road Transport card and the Shell Fleet card to its fuel card portfolio.
Record sales of second-hand EVs as used car market extends growth streak
Demand for used EVs has risen to record levels amid continued growth for the UK’s used car market.
Culina streamlines management of 17,000 assets with Jaama software
Culina Group has appointed Jaama as its new fleet and asset management software provider to support fleet management of 17,000 assets.
New Ford Pro tech could save vital seconds for every delivery stop
Convenient new technology from Ford could save drivers vital seconds before and after every drop while keeping their vans secure.
Renault previews Estafette, Goelette and Trafic electric LCV trio
Renault has revealed names and body styles for its trio of new electric vans, developed under the Flexis collaboration to meet the evolving needs of last-mile … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Yutong to launch electric 7.5-tonne truck in UK
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong is launching a battery powered 7.5-tonne truck in the UK to help fleets go zero emission.
Fleet Managers Roadshow returns next week to help shape industry’s future
Fleets looking to steal a march on the latest innovations and industry strategies can sign up for the Fleet Managers Roadshow 2025, taking place on Wednesday … Read More »
Stricter emissions tests for plug-in hybrids to hike up BiK ratings
Company car drivers are being warned of changes to vehicle emissions tests that will hike up tax ratings for plug-in hybrids, closing a loophole.
Be.EV’s first NatWest-backed charging hub opens in Hulme
Be.EV has officially launched an ultra-rapid charging hub at Hulme Retail Park, Manchester, marking a milestone.
Gridserve appoints former Ubitricity CEO as new chief
Gridserve has appointed Daniel Kunkel as its new CEO, supercharging growth plans in the UK.
Nissan seeks new partners after Honda merger talks founder
Nissan is in the process of pulling out of merger talks with Honda and looking for a new partner, according to reports.
Charging becoming bigger concern in EV switch, Europcar 2024 study finds
Concerns over charging are becoming a bigger issue for businesses looking to switch to sustainable fleets, according to Europcar Mobility Group UK.
Birmingham City Council rolls out hundreds of on-street chargers in Ubitricity deal
Birmingham City Council has teamed up with Ubitricity to deploy hundreds of on-street chargers across residential areas of the city.
TfL launches new safety standard for cargo bikes and operators
Transport for London (TfL) has published a new London Safety Standard for Cargo Bikes, setting out requirements for cargo bikes, operators and riders.
Fleets switching to used vans to avoid buying eLCVs, auction firm reports
The used LCV market is on a roll as fleets switch from buying new to used LCVs, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has reported.
Alfa Romeo Junior crossover now available as a mild hybrid
Alfa Romeo’s Junior crossover has gained a mild hybrid model alongside the existing fully electric variants.
Ayvens resumes growth plans on back of ‘solid’ results after merger stabilisation
Ayvens is pushing ahead with growth plans in 2025 after a year of “stabilisation of fleet and margins” reflected in “solid results”.
UK’s public charging network grows 37% in last year
The UK now has more than 70,000 public EV charging points following the latest surge.
DS No8 electric flagship on sale with up to 466 miles of range
DS Automobiles has opened orders for its No8 SUV-coupé, springboarding plans to take the brand upmarket.
