Category : Latest News
Ohme EV customers get share of £100,000 cash just for plugging in
Ohme rewarded its EV customers with more than £100,000 during winter energy flexibility trials in 2024.
Lex Autolease PCH customers get one-stop-shop app for all motoring needs
Lex Autolease is enabling its personal contract hire customers to manage all essential vehicle needs in one place with the help of the Caura all-in-one app.
EVA England welcomes former senior civil servant as new CEO
EV drivers’ association EVA England has appointed Dr Vicky Edmonds as its new CEO with immediate effect.
Stellantis appoints new B2B director and MDs for Peugeot and Fiat
Stellantis has shaken up its UK management team with a raft of new appointments.
Škoda reveals UK prices and specs for enhanced Enyaq
Škoda has announced UK prices, line-up and final specifications for its updated Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé less than a week after revealing the revamped EVs.
Controversial five-minute parking rule could be scrapped in sector review
The private parking sector has pledged to address the controversial five-minute parking rule and fast-track other improvements to better protect consumers.
Volkswagen Group extends discounted Ovo charging to fleets
Volkswagen Group fleet customers can now charge for 7p/kWh at home at any time of the day or night under an expanded partnership with Ovo.
Jameel Motors readies for Farizon SV eLCV launch with UK MD hire
Tom Carney has joined Jameel Motors Farizon Auto as managing director, spearheading the launch of the Farizon SV electric van in the UK.
Radical government action needed to solve ZEV mandate issues
Radical action – not government “tinkering” – is essential to solve issues surrounding the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to FleetCheck.
Isuzu campaign urges pickup buyers to beat major tax hikes
Isuzu UK has launched a campaign urging double-cab buyers to order their new pickups now ahead of major tax changes this spring.
Believ lowers charging rates to drive EV switch
Charge point operator Believ has cut charging rates in Wandsworth and Waltham Forest, saving drivers up to 15p/kWh.
AFP links with BVRLA to offer salary sacrifice course for fleets
A new salary sacrifice course is available for members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in partnership with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai reveals prices and specs for Inster Cross electric SUV
Hyundai has announced details for its Inster Cross offroad-inspired electric city car.
UK drivers hugely sceptical about autonomous robotaxis and AI in cars
British drivers are among the most sceptical in the world on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicles and autonomous robotaxis and commercial vehicles.
Vauxhall’s new EV offer expands roadside assistance and charging benefits
Vauxhall has introduced a new and enhanced ‘Electric All In’ offer for its EV customers.
Renault 5 named Car of the Year 2025
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric supermini and its Alpine A290 hot hatch twin have taken the European Car of the Year title for 2025, building on … Read More »
Toyota Urban Cruiser makes public debut at Brussels Motor Show
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser all-electric SUV has made its first public debut, appearing at the Brussels Motor Show ahead of its launch later this year.
EV charging cable thefts more than doubled in 2024
Theft of EV charging cables more than doubled in 2024, driven by their high resale value and ease of access, new data indicates.
EDF offers £300 for new EV charger and tariff sign-ups
EDF is kickstarting the new year by offering £300 to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before the end of … Read More »
Mazda6 returns as all-electric Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda6 is heading back to Europe, recast as an all-electric executive car with up to 345 miles of range to rival the Tesla Model 3.
Rabbits Vehicle Hire announces death of managing director
Reading-based Rabbits Vehicle Hire has paid tribute to managing director Steve Dore after his sudden death this week.
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV due in February with 193-mile range
BYD’s new Atto 2 electric SUV will blend versatility with intelligent technologies and budget-friendly pricing, the carmaker has revealed.
Excessive speeding now commonplace on UK roads, drivers say
Eight in 10 (81%) drivers say they regularly see people ‘excessively speeding’ on all types of roads, new data from the RAC reveals.
Škoda reveals prices and specs for 265hp AWD Kodiaq vRS seven-seater
Škoda’s new-generation Kodiaq vRS will deliver 265hp of power, all-wheel drive and boosted equipment when sales open next week.
Used EV and hybrid prices down 10% YoY but signs of stability
Prices of Britain’s most popular used electric and hybrid vehicles rose by 1% in the final three months of 2024, but remain down 10% year-on-year.
BT Group orders 3,500 new electric vans for fleet
BT Group is adding around 3,500 new electric vans to its fleet, heralding the UK’s largest-ever eLCV order according to the telecoms giant.
Winners of first-ever What Wallcharger? Awards revealed
The UK’s best EV home chargers have been revealed in the inaugural What Wallcharger? Awards.
Believ opens Edinburgh office to expand EV charging solutions in Scotland
EV charge point operator Believ is opening an office in Edinburgh, Scotland, strengthening its regional presence.
EDF and Hypervolt to help balance the grid with EV smart charging
EDF has announced a strategic partnership with Hypervolt, a leading EV charge point manufacturer and software provider, to help balance the grid.
