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Electric vehicles increasingly ‘normalised’ but practical concerns linger
Electric vehicles are becoming ‘normalised’ in the UK as half of drivers now either own an EV, or know someone who does.
UK vehicle production falls below one million units amid ‘intense market pressure’
UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024 as the switch to EVs and “intense market pressure” took their toll.
Wex plans UK launch for EV charging solutions
Global commerce platform Wex has announced a major expansion of its EV charging solution for European commercial fleets.
BMW iX gets more power and up to 426 miles of range
BMW has updated its iX electric flagship with refreshed design, increased power for all variants and up to 426 miles of range.
AA Lease relaunches in partnership with Wessex Fleet
The AA has joined forces with Wessex Fleet to relaunch AA Lease, offering more choice to drivers.
Huge fall in off-peak prices as EV charging sites outnumber forecourts 4:1
Off-peak charging across fast, rapid and ultra-rapid public charging fell by up to 28% in December, according to the latest AA EV Recharge Report.
L&G and Osprey to deliver EV rapid charging hubs across UK
Legal & General, one of Europe’s largest asset management companies, has appointed Osprey Charging Network to provide rapid EV charging infrastructure for its ReAssure Property Funds.
DKV Mobility integrates Applegreen fast chargers in UK and Ireland
DKV Mobility, a leading platform for international mobility services, is expanding its UK charging network under a partnership with global network operator Applegreen Electric.
Flexis presents trio of electric vans for connected urban logistics
Flexis, the joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM, has unveiled a trio of electric vans ahead of their arrival in 2026.
Myenergi announces leadership changes as co-founder steps down
EV solutions firm Myenergi has announced the appointment of Andrew Clint as group CEO with immediate effect.
Leasys UK names new managing director as Matthew Boswell departs
Leasys UK has named Shane Coomber as its new managing director from 1 February, succeeding Matthew Boswell.
Government pledges to work with private sector on Lower Thames Crossing
The Government has signalled its support for the Lower Thames Crossing and said it’s exploring options for privately financing the project.
Whistl trials emission-free deliveries in DfT-sponsored project
Logistics specialist Whistl has taken part in the UK’s first emission-free delivery trial.
AFP calls for electric van MOT deferral as fleets find tests ‘impossible’ to book
The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has called for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25-tonne electric vans after some fleets reported finding tests “impossible” to … Read More »
Wialon reveals 2024 top telematics partners and fleet management growth trends
Wialon, one of the world’s leading fleet management software platforms, has revealed its top partners providing telematics services across the world and outlined the changing face … Read More »
Boost for UK on-street charging network with £65m investment
Fresh investment into the UK’s charging network is set to deliver thousands more on-street chargers in a boost to EV drivers.
BEVs and PHEVs take record share of Fleet Alliance fleet
Plug-in electric vehicles have gained a record market share in order banks at Fleet Alliance as the corporate electrification momentum shows no sign of decelerating.
TfL urges fleets to pre-register for Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel discounts
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting fleets and drivers to pre-register for Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel user charge discounts ahead of tolls starting in April.
Renault 5 electric hatch on sale from under £23k
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric supermini is on sale now, priced from £22,995.
Scrap bus lane fines for first-time offenders, RAC says
Councils should issue a warning letter the first time someone is caught driving in a bus lane, rather than an instant fine, the RAC has said.
Lexus pulls LS luxury saloon from UK line-up
Lexus has dropped the LS luxury saloon from its UK model line-up 35 years after it was first launched.
RED Corporate Driver Training to showcase SafetyFirst system at GBFE 2025
RED Corporate Driver Training is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to spotlight its latest breakthroughs for fleet safety.
Reborn Fiat Panda debuts with electric and mild hybrid models
Fiat’s Grande Panda will arrive in the UK this spring, positioned as one of the UK’s most affordable electric cars.
E.On accelerates ultra-rapid charging rollout
E.On is charging ahead on network expansion with plans for new ultra-rapid EV hubs at six sites across Scotland.
Pure Leasing selects Fleet Assist as official SMR partner
Pure Leasing has appointed Fleet Assist as its official SMR supplier under plans to further grow its fleet contract hire and leasing proposition.
Enso EV tyres now available nationwide in new deal
EV-specific tyres from London firm Enso are now available across the UK under a new partnership.
FleetEV earns quadruple certification
Electric vehicle services provider FleetEV is celebrating after receiving three ISO accreditations, alongside its Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Bradford Council seeks LEVI funding for 1,000 on-street charge points
Bradford Council is seeking approval to proceed with the phased LEVI Grant Funded Programme for the delivery of further charging infrastructure within the district.
Registrations open for 2025 Great British Fleet Event
Visitor registration is now open for the 2025 Great British Fleet Event – enabling fleets to sign up for their free ticket to the much-anticipated show.
Trust in ADAS soars but fleet training still needed for many
Confidence in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology is growing but a gap in driver understanding of certain systems reinforces the need for fleets to increase … Read More »
