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Over two-thirds of young people want to take driving test in an EV
More than two-thirds (70%) of young people would choose to take their driving test in an electric vehicle if available to them.
Fleet registrations slump 18% as carmakers continue to favour private customers
UK new car registrations fell 9.0% last month, driven primarily by an 18.2% fall in registrations to large fleets, but EV demand continued to rise.
Three-quarters of UK drivers have had a near-miss accident
Three-quarters (72%) of drivers have had ‘near-miss’ road accidents – but most have never reported illegal driving.
UK must shift up a gear to emerge as eMobility powerhouse, finds PwC
The UK is an emerging power in eMobility, but it needs to shift up a gear if it is to ever match Norway’s top-ranking performance.
Royal Mail adds further 2,000 Peugeot vans to growing electric fleet
Royal Mail is deploying a further 2,000 new Peugeot electric vans on its growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Councils falling short on EV charger rollout
Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle infrastructure, and a lack of funding and guidance … Read More »
Environment Agency strikes £4.5m charge point deal with Mitie
Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle charge points for the Environment Agency across the UK, building on its existing facilities management support.
Aldermore drives asset finance focus with new appointment
Aldermore bank has appointed David Hughes as business development manager in its asset finance team.
EVs cost 22% less to service than ICE cars, new data shows
Fully electric vehicles are around 22% cheaper to service compared to equivalent internal combustion-engined (ICE) cars and vans, thanks to reduced labour times and fewer moving … Read More »
Big four supermarkets ‘unwilling to cut fuel prices to more reasonable level’, says RAC
Average petrol prices in the UK are around 16p a litre higher than they should be, due to the big four supermarkets not passing on wholesale … Read More »
Char.gy on-street charging network goes fully live on Zap-Pay
On-street charging network Char.gy is now fully live on Zap-Pay, providing users with a further simple way to pay for charging.
New CEO to drive future of IAM RoadSmart
Independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has named Antony Kildare as its permanent CEO with immediate effect.
Majority of motorists back mandatory devices to help prevent speeding
Almost three out of four UK motorists (73%) back using in-car technology that would help ensure they stick to the speed limit.
EV drivers warned to take action on future energy price rises
As more energy industry observers warn of dramatic increases in energy prices this winter, EV drivers should future-proof their motoring costs by ensuring they’re on the … Read More »
Electricians warn of major risks with EV charging work
Nearly all working electricians believe there are significant risks associated with electric vehicle charging work, yet less than a third (28%) have received specific training.
New end-to-end EV transition solution launches for fleets
Charge point management platform Fuuse has launched a new enterprise fleet solution to accelerate the journey to electric fleets.
UK orders open for first Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available to order, featuring the model’s first-ever plug-in hybrid plus all-new architecture and exterior and interior design.
Drivetech drives UK business growth with new commercial consultant
Driver training specialist Drivetech has appointed Anthony Marcou as UK commercial consultant as part of its commitment to delivering continued business growth.
Peugeot 208 gets enhanced specification and new trim levels
Peugeot has updated the 208 with enhanced specification and a new trim structure.
BP to invest £50m in new EV battery testing centre and UK laboratory
BP is to invest up to £50m in a new electric vehicle battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK under new plans.
Red Driving School to go all-electric on learner fleet by 2025
Red Driving School has announced plans to move to an all-electric learner fleet by 2025 and take steps to reduce its carbon emissions.
Drink driving accounts for 15% of road deaths, new DfT figures reveal
Drunk drivers accounted for 15% of all UK road deaths in newly revealed Department for Transport figures.
Teletrac Navman teams with Driving for Better Business on fleet safety message
Telematics specialist Teletrac Navman has partnered with the Driving for Better Business scheme to improve awareness of work-related road risk, employers’ duty of care and employees’ … Read More »
Digital Innk grows fleet service network 800%
Digital Innk has grown its service network by 800% to over 2,200 sites in the last 12 months, supporting its work to set a new standard … Read More »
UK fuel tax cuts ‘paltry’ compared to rest of Europe
The UK’s fuel tax cuts are among the lowest in Europe, leading drivers to pay as much as 20p more per litre of petrol than drivers … Read More »
Nexus appoints new finance director
Nexus Vehicle Rental has appointed Alex Cook as finance director to support the business through the next stage of its growth.
Ctrack rebrands as Inseego under telematics expansion plans
Ctrack has rebranded as Inseego as part of a relaunch of the telematics, asset tracking and vehicle camera business in the UK, Europe, Australia and New … Read More »
Europcar opens new central Edinburgh branch
Business and leisure drivers can now access rental vehicle services in the heart of Edinburgh’s East End with the opening of a new Europcar branch.
EV drivers without off-street parking face a very mixed bag
A new report has revealed a significant increase in the number of households living close to public chargers, but with wide variations between local authorities.
BVRLA secures post-Brexit clarity for rental and leasing sectors
The BVRLA has helped to secure much-needed regulatory clarity around the legal status of rental and leasing firms in the vehicle supply chain.
