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First Hydrogen vans certified road-legal ahead of major fleet trials
Automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen has received road certification for its inaugural hydrogen fuel cell vans, enabling planned trials with major fleets to start in … Read More »
Lexus UX 300e gets bigger battery and 40% more electric range
Lexus is upgrading its UX 300e electric compact crossover with a package of updates that include more than a 40% increase to the driving range.
Truss administration’s economic policy is theme of priority VRA webinar
A priority webinar on the economic policy of the new Liz Truss administration and its likely effects on the motor industry is being hosted by the … Read More »
BP Pulse charging network to power Addison Lee all-electric fleet
BP Pulse and Addison Lee have signed a charging agreement, supporting the private hire giant as its fleet goes all-electric.
Tusker’s top tips for reducing EV charging bills
Tusker has produced some top tips to help EV drivers keep their monthly charging costs down as more motorists shift to electric vehicles.
Volkswagen Group makes Ohme official charging partner
Ohme is now the official charging partner for five brands within the Volkswagen Group portfolio.
Polestar 3 electric SUV on sale with up to 517hp and 379-mile range
The new Polestar 3 has made its official debut; the second series-production EV from Volvo’s EV-focused offshoot brand and its first SUV.
Hyundai Motor Group to bolster connected car and EV work with £11bn invest
Hyundai Motor Group is to invest some £11bn globally in software technology that will further drive developments in connected and autonomous cars and vehicle electrification.
Geotab on track for 50% emissions reduction by 2030
Geotab has released its 2021 GHG Emissions Report, showing a significant reduction in the company’s carbon emissions and putting it on track for its green targets.
Pocket Box launches SME fleet software solution
A new SME fleet solution that can simplify compliance, risk management and save time and money is now available from software firm Pocket Box.
Northgate launches UK-first electric van rental and charger bundle
Fleets and drivers can now rent an electric light commercial vehicle and charger for a single monthly payment, streamlining EV adoption.
Brand-new Genesis Studio to open in Battersea Power Station
Fast-growing luxury auto brand Genesis is opening its second UK ‘Studio’ showroom this coming Friday, enabling the public to get up close with the model range.
Five tips to improve posture while driving
Ahead of World Spine Day 2022, car specialist group Motorfinity has partnered with Top Chiropractic in London to offer advice on how to improve posture, especially … Read More »
Europcar adds electric vehicles to new St James Quarter branch
Businesses and drivers in Edinburgh can now rent a Tesla Model 3 or a Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV from the Europcar branch at St James Quarter.
First Stop reaches 150th centre milestone
The First Stop network is celebrating its 150th store opening while pushing ahead with plans to open 220 centres by 2024.
Indra announces new CFO appointment to drive rapid growth strategy
British EV and smart energy technology business, Indra, has announced a new member of its executive team, Anthony Jones, as chief financial officer.
Keeping drivers safe leads fleets to opt for telematics, says Arval
Driver safety followed by improving security and locating vehicles are the main reasons that UK fleets use connected car technology, research from the latest Arval Mobility … Read More »
Free BMW over-the-air upgrades for 3.8 million vehicles
Upgrades include extensive improvements to “charging route” function, new skills for BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and integration of Amazon Alexa.
Warrington Council boosts rapid charging provision with Be.EV
Warrington Borough Council is working with Be.EV to kick-start the next phase of its public charging roll-out.
JLR launches new charging service for EV fleets
Jaguar Land Rover has teamed up with Plugsurfing to launch a new pan-European charging service for EV and plug-in hybrid drivers, backed by a dedicated portal … Read More »
Amazon to invest £300m+ in UK electric fleet
Amazon is to invest more than €1bn (£877m) over the next five years to support work in further electrifying its fleet and transportation network across Europe.
ALD–LeasePlan merger under CMA scrutiny
The UK’s competition watchdog has opened an inquiry into ALD’s planned acquisition of LeasePlan, which it says raises competition concerns.
Kia expands rental service with new digital app
Kia has launched a new digital app to streamline its rental service for users.
First Ford Pro vans with factory-fit TVL Security kit go live with fleets
Fleet operators across Europe are starting to take delivery of the first Ford Pro vans factory-fitted with TVL Security’s protection solutions.
Salary sacrifice success hampered by current conditions, warns AFP
Fleet roll-out of salary sacrifice schemes is being hamstrung by a range of factors at present, “badly affecting” their success, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota’s compact SUV challenger gets a seven-day grilling from our man.
TRL appoints new chairman
The Transport Research Foundation (TRF), the holding company of TRL, has appointed Dr Clive Hickman as its new chairman with effect from 1 November 2022.
ATS Euromaster’s night shift inspection service proves hit with fleets
ATS Euromaster is helping delivery fleets drive operational efficiency with its recently launched out-of-hours tyre inspection and replacement service.
Zego partners with Brake to help fleets reduce risk
Commercial motor insurer Zego has teamed up with road safety charity Brake to help reduce road risk and promote safer driving among the fleet community.
Kwik Fit SMR subscription service expands into corporate and grey fleets
Kwik Fit’s motoring maintenance subscription service is expanding into the corporate sector to meet business driver and grey fleet needs.
