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New emergency vehicles join Magpas Air Ambulance fleet
Magpas Air Ambulance has added new vehicles to its rapid response fleet in line with rising demand for its lifesaving services.
New car market falls again as fleet registrations drop
The new car market fell 2.5% in January as both fleet and private buyer demand dropped amid weak economic confidence.
Embrace AI technology to thrive in 2025, leasecos told
Leasing and fleet management companies should embrace digital transformation or face the consequences of rapidly increasing de-fleet costs, according to Pave.
Raise Expensive Car Supplement threshold for EVs to £60k, government urged
Alphabet is calling on the Government to raise the current Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) threshold for electric vehicles as it warns that the current level hamstrings … Read More »
Octopus EV selects Dealer Auction as remarketing partner
EV-only leasing firm Octopus Electric Vehicles has signed up Dealer Auction to create a digital marketplace for its used electric vehicles.
Excel signs up Ouno ride-hailing platform as official executive transfer partner
Excel London has enhanced its visitor offering under a new partnership with ride-hailing platform Ouno.
FleetEV launches salary sacrifice platform
Electric vehicle solutions specialist FleetEV has launched an in-house technology platform specifically designed to support salary sacrifice schemes for SMEs and the public sector.
Fuel prices shoot up for fourth month running
Petrol and diesel pump prices have jumped for the fourth straight month on the back of spiking oil prices.
Government rules out graduated licensing for young drivers
The Government has said it has no plans to implement a graduated driver licensing system for young drivers despite calls from road safety stakeholders and bereaved … Read More »
Audi ditches separate naming strategy for EVs and ICE
Audi has jettisoned plans to give its electric and internal combustion-powered cars separate model names following customer feedback.
National Grid installs in-vehicle power system on EV fleet
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is rolling out in-vehicle power technology on its fleet to cut emissions and enable the switch to electric vehicles.
NAMA forms training and education committee
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has formed a Training and Education committee to manage and steer new member initiatives and provide training and education.
Polestar 4 electric SUV-coupé now available on Europcar fleet
The fully electric Polestar 4 is now available on Europcar Mobility Group UK’s fleet in a claimed market first for the UK rental sector.
Allstar rewards EV fleets with charging discounts in new initiative
Allstar is working with charge point operators (CPOs) to keep charging costs down for EV fleets.
Chinese EV brands could tempt sceptic Europeans with just a 10% price reduction
Established car manufacturers must “keep looking over their shoulders” as sentiment for Chinese auto brands grows among new car buyers.
Farage’s anti-EV stance is boosting support for green vehicles, research suggests
Nigel Farage’s anti-EV campaigning may actually be driving up public support for greener vehicles, new research finds.
Second life for EV batteries could help solve residual value challenges
Giving electric vehicle batteries a second life could solve serious issues with falling vehicle residual values (RVs), according to one firm.
Over 20m EVs to be sold globally in 2025, experts predict
The global EV market will achieve another year of growth in 2025, with plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales up 18% to more than … Read More »
Vauxhall names interim MD as James Taylor departs
Vauxhall has appointed a temporary boss as it announces the departure of managing director James Taylor.
Citroën opens orders for budget-friendly C3 Aircross and ë-C3 Aircross
The new Citroën C3 Aircross is now available to order, offering petrol, mild hybrid or electric options, up to seven seats and budget-friendly pricing.
Welsh 20mph speed limit cuts road casualties in first year
A controversial 20mph speed limit in Wales has cut road collisions and casualties in its first year, new statistics indicate.
AI cameras trialled in South West to detect drink- and drug-drivers
‘World-first’ cameras that use AI to detect impaired drivers have been trialled in Devon and Cornwall.
Howden Corporate & Commercial division inks accident management deal with Auxillis
Howden UK&I, part of one of the largest insurance groups in the world, has appointed Auxillis to provide claims management for its Corporate & Commercial division.
AA Business Services launches Digital Claims Assistant
AA Business Services has launched a new digital claims reporting solution to help fleets make critical time and cost savings.
DKV Mobility app now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The DKV Mobility app now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling direct use of the app in vehicles’ infotainment systems.
Vauxhall partners with Jolt for month-long free on-street charging offer
Drivers of Vauxhall electric and plug-in hybrid cars and vans can benefit from free on-street charging for the next month under a new offer.
Fleet team at Broad Oak reclaims 12 weeks annually with new software
The fleet team at Broad Oak Property has reported a major time saving after adopting software from FleetCheck.
Applegreen completes sale of UK petrol forecourt and fuel cards business
EG On The Move has closed its acquisition of the Applegreen UK petrol forecourt and fuel card business, powering plans to create a fuel retail “powerhouse”.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW boosts i5 range and adds faster charging for PHEVs
BMW is rolling out a major package of updates across its line-up from the spring, boosting range, performance and functionality.
