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Ionity to integrate megawatt charging in network
Ionity is integrating a megawatt charging system from Alpitronic, delivering up to 600kW.
Check out the BMW i4 and iX1 at GBFE 2025
BMW will bring some of its latest electric vehicles to the 2025 Great British Fleet Event next week for fleets to connect with.
Gridlock on depot charging must ease to deliver net zero, says van industry
The gridlock on connections for depot charging must ease to ensure commercial fleet electrification in the path to net zero, new analysis finds.
BVRLA back at GBFE to share expertise with fleet operators
The BVRLA is returning to the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, spotlighting its training and support measures for fleet operators.
Drivers would pay private parking charges even if not in wrong
The AA has called out “shark-like” practices from the private parking sector and called for urgent government action as new research shows that drivers would pay … Read More »
Lightfoot to offset carbon emissions of CV Show visitors
Lightfoot has teamed up with the Commercial Vehicle Show to ensure the 2025 event is carbon-neutral – and revealed how visitors can help make it happen.
ZEV mandate targets for electric vans could need revising next year
Zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate sales targets for electric vans could need revising as early as next year, FleetCheck has warned.
Fleet safety lags behind in workplace digitalisation
AI and automation are rapidly reshaping health, safety and environmental (HSE) roles, but not being extended to fleet operations, despite growing regulatory and operational risks.
Final deadline to enter Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025
Fleets have a final chance to champion their road safety achievements by entering this year’s UK Fleet Champions Awards, run by road safety charity Brake.
Grosvenor partners with Targa Telematics for innovatory SMR solution
Grosvenor, the privately owned contract hire, fleet management and EV salary sacrifice specialist, has partnered with Targa Telematics for an innovative service, maintenance and repairs (SMR) … Read More »
James Taylor appointed managing director at Nissan GB
Nissan GB has confirmed the appointment of James Taylor as its new managing director, effective 1 May 2025.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Range Rover Electric prototypes ace latest winter and development tests
Prototypes of the upcoming Range Rover Electric have completed a second successful season of testing and development in the sub-zero conditions of the Arctic Circle.
Discover ABAX at GBFE 2025: Driving smarter fleet management across the UK
ABAX, one of Europe’s most trusted and experienced telematics providers, will be showcasing its powerful suite of fleet and asset tracking solutions at the 2025 Great British … Read More »
Private parking fines on track to hit 14.5m tickets in a year
British drivers are set to be hit by record levels of private parking fines this year, the RAC has warned.
UK light vehicle production drops in Q1 despite March boost
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% to 79,018 units in March but failed to offset declines in the previous two months.
Fraikin pumps £1.5m+ into mobile maintenance network
Vehicle rental and fleet management firm Fraikin has invested more than £1.5m to bolster its mobile maintenance network.
Discover the new automotive logistics serving for the mobility of tomorrow at GBFE 2025
Driiveme is returning to the Great British Fleet Event as a headline partner for 2025, showcasing 100% digital automotive logistics.
MPs collaborate with road maintenance experts to help solve Britain’s pothole crisis
MPs met face-to-face with road maintenance experts this week to discuss the UK’s pothole crisis and what can be done to help local authorities improve the … Read More »
Exemption deadline for government EV fleet commitment looms large
Central government departments and their arm’s length bodies (ALBs) have just over a month to apply for an exemption from the requirement to go zero emission … Read More »
Engineius appoints Katie Swan as finance director
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius – which will be at next month’s Great British Fleet Event – has appointed Katie Swan as its new finance director.
Škoda Elroq vRS 340hp hot EV to get sub-£50k price tag
Škoda’s incoming Elroq vRS electric SUV – the brand’s fastest-ever production car – will be priced from £46,560 when order books open in mid-June.
Vehicle logistics, storage and refurbishment under focus in May VRA meeting
The latest developments in vehicle logistics, storage and refurbishment will come under the spotlight at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Osprey opens largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Merseyside
Osprey Charging has boosted access to EV charging in Merseyside with 24 new ultra-rapid EV chargers, including the area’s largest rapid EV charging hub to date.
Polestar introduces battery health certificates to boost used EV confidence
Polestar is now offering battery state-of-health certificates for its pre-owned Polestar 2 models certifying the useable battery as a percentage.
Find out how to confidently cover your drivers’ charging costs at GBFE 2025
EV charging payment specialist Rightcharge is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to showcase the UK’s most advanced home reimbursement solution, along with the Rightcharge … Read More »
Zemo forum identifies ‘missing policies’ for UK transport decarbonisation
Zemo Partnership has held a forum for members to identify gaps in the policy framework for decarbonising UK road transport and propose actionable solutions.
EV switch could save drivers over £1,700 a year in ‘refuelling’ costs
Switching to an electric car could save drivers almost £1,800 a year on charging at home compared to fuelling a petrol car, new figures suggest.
Ogilvie Fleet to showcase total mobility solution at GBFE 2025
Ogilvie Fleet will be back at the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, debuting its latest mobility breakthroughs.
New-gen Lexus ES debuts with hybrids and first fully electric models
The new Lexus ES has premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show with new hybrid powertrains and its first-ever battery electric versions.
