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AFP invites feedback on fleet apprenticeship scheme plans
A new apprenticeship standard that could help boost fleet industry skills is under consideration by the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Onto raises £100m to boost shift to electric mobility
Electric car subscription service Onto has raised a new credit funding line of £100m to continue expanding its UK fleet with the latest electric car models.
Polestar 2 upgrades deliver more range and performance
The Polestar 2 has been given a major update, increasing its power and range while debuting rear-wheel drive.
Concerns for pump prices as Asda owners mull merger with petrol division
A potential merger by Asda’s owners of their petrol and supermarket divisions could be pushed back over concerns for pump prices.
Redde Northgate goes solely plug-in for company cars with Ogilvie Fleet
Redde Northgate has switched its company car drivers solely to plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles after reworking its policy with Ogilvie Fleet.
Radius takes majority stake in EV Charging Solutions
Global mobility and connectivity firm Radius has acquired a majority stake in installation firm EV Charging Solutions, rounding out its electric vehicle proposition for customers in … Read More »
GWM Ora kickstarts Funky Cat EV deliveries with Gridserve handover
Chinese carmaker GWM Ora has spearheaded the UK launch of its Funky Cat EV with a vehicle handover to Gridserve Car Leasing.
Used EV prices soften but many models outperform market
Used battery electric vehicle retail prices have begun to fall on the back of surging stocks, but some models are still seeing strong demand.
Royal Mail reaches milestone of 4000th EV
Royal Mail has deployed the 4,000th EV on its delivery and collection fleet, supporting plans for a 5,000-strong electric fleet by the end of spring 2023.
UK charging rollout on track but ZEV mandate key to growth
The UK is currently on track to meet targets for charge points but the Government can speed up the rate of growth by addressing barriers to … Read More »
Mercedes announces prices and specs for Citan
The new Mercedes-Benz Citan panel van is now available to order, featuring a new design, updated interior and latest equipment.
Alfa Romeo reveals prices and specs for Tonale PHEV
Alfa Romeo’s Tonale SUV is now available as a plug-in hybrid – the brand’s most efficient model yet.
Slow charging could be costliest option for EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers could actually be paying more for slow charging than when using ultra-rapids, new research has revealed.
BMW stops specialist sales to police forces
BMW has stopped car sales to police forces following an inquest on the death of a police officer in a crash attributed to an engine fault.
Northgate helps flexible fleet framework hit new milestone
A flexible fleet framework that offers a unique one-stop-shop rental solution has hit a new milestone in the UK.
Verizon Connect debuts safety-focused AI Dashcam to UK fleets
Verizon Connect has introduced its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dashcam in selected countries in EMEA and APAC.
Six in 10 firms say fleet software cuts vehicle downtime
Fleet management software can help reduce unplanned vehicle downtime, according to six out of 10 businesses.
Free BSC wellbeing workshop for SMEs and micros
SMEs and micro-sized employers can apply to the British Safety Council for a free three-hour workshop to help them develop a wellbeing strategy.
Volkswagen Group teams with energy and tech firms for bidirectional EV charging trials
Trials of new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging tech that enables EV drivers to power their homes and even sell energy back to the grid have started … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Government on track for fully electric fleet by 2027
The Government says it’s on track to meet its 2027 target for its central car fleet to be fully zero emission after meeting an interim benchmark … Read More »
Electric carmakers and leasing firms need to offer greater range of charging units
EV drivers want more than one option when it comes to selecting a charger for their electric or plug-in hybrid car.
Rivus ramps up EV capabilities with Enerveo charging project
Fleet solutions provider Rivus is significantly expanding its EV services in partnership with contracting firm Enerveo.
Mer plugs in King’s College London for EV charging
King’s College London has expanded and updated its electric vehicle charging network with help from Mer.
Enterprise Car Club strikes deal with Beryl to promote shared transport
Enterprise Car Club has signed a new deal with micro mobility provider Beryl, further promoting the benefits of shared transport.
ADESA launches single integrated platform for used car auctions
Online car auction company ADESA has consolidated its individual market platforms into a new integrated solution at adesa.eu.
Sopp+Sopp boosts fleet repair capacity with £2m invest
Sopp+Sopp is ramping up its repair capacity for fleet customers with two new purpose-built repair centres under a £2m investyment.
World’s biggest commercial EV trial accelerates move to all-electric fleets
The trials for Optimise Prime, the world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) have come to an end, and demonstrated how barriers, such as cost … Read More »
Electric van availability provides opportunity for fleets, says AFP
New electric van availability could be exceeding diesel, providing an opportunity for LCV fleets to seriously consider adopting the new technology, says the Association of Fleet … Read More »
Ebbon Automotive sees record results for moDel in 2022
Ebbon Automotive’s moDel delivery solution, used throughout the fleet industry to handle new vehicle deliveries and used vehicle collections, has delivered record results for 2022, despite … Read More »
