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Europcar UK & Ireland announces key leadership changes
Europcar Mobility Group has made two key appointments to its UK & Ireland leadership team in line with the evolving mobility landscape.
Vauxhall reveals pricing and specification for Movano Hydrogen
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen ahead of orders opening in spring 2025.
Commuter traffic to clash with festive getaway trips, RAC reveals
Commuter traffic and business travel will clash with festive driver trips from this week, potentially bringing ‘getaway gridlock’ on the roads.
FleetCheck integrates National Highways van driver safety tools
FleetCheck is giving clients access to a wide range of online van fleet driver safety tools in a new partnership with National Highways.
JLL Vehicle Distribution expands delivery fleet with more transporters
JLL Vehicle Distribution, part of DMN Group, has purchased 10 new additional transporters to meet growing demand.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BYD reveals prices and specs for Sealion 7 electric SUV
BYD has revealed details for its Sealion 7 electric SUV ahead of its launch in Q1 2025.
UK charge point rollout on track, but several hurdles remain
Public EV charge point installations in the UK are on track for the Government’s 2030 target but major challenges remain on the location of charge points, … Read More »
Genesis to make further inroads in fleet and sal-sac sectors in 2025
Luxury Korean automotive brand Genesis is ramping up its focus on businesses, SMEs and user-choosers during 2025 following strong success in the last year.
GWM Ora to rebrand and expand product offering
Chinese EV brand GWM Ora is embarking on big changes for 2025 with a rebrand and the launch of its Havel model line-up in the UK.
All-electric Nissan Ariyas join fleet at major drinks distribution firm
A major drinks wholesaler has ordered 12 all-electric Nissan Ariyas for its fleets, continuing its shift to EVs.
December considered most dangerous month to drive on UK roads
December is the most dangerous month to drive on UK roads, according to new research published as the UK approaches the busy holiday season.
New public sector fleet group launched by AFP
A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in … Read More »
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV
Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025.
Rear-end shunt avoidance tops fleet training needs for second year
Training to avoid rear-end collisions has topped fleet requirements for a second consecutive year, E-Training World has revealed.
EDF’s EV customers to earn money for supporting the grid
Energy firm EDF has secured its first Distribution System Operator flexibility contracts that could see its customers lower their bills for EV charging.
Pope Francis goes electric with G-Wagon Popemobile
Mercedes-Benz has supplied the Vatican with an all-electric ‘Popemobile’ in time for the 2025 Jubilee.
More than half of young drivers use phones illegally behind the wheel
Increasing numbers of young drivers are using their phones to call, text, voice note or even video chat while operating a vehicle, new research finds.
Webfleet expands CO2 reporting capability with Scope 2 insights
Webfleet’s CO2 reporting tool is now able to track Scope 2 emissions and deliver distance-based measurements, providing more comprehensive insights for fleets.
Geely-owned Farizon brand to break into UK electric van market from 2025
Chinese automotive giant Geely is entering the UK commercial vehicle sector via its dedicated commercial vehicle brand, Farizon.
New flexible vehicle rental solution goes live from Switch
New vehicle rental brand Switch has launched a flexible mobility service called ‘MySwitch’.
AES Fleet launches suite of free tools to help fleets maximise efficiency
AES Fleet has introduced its Free Fleet Tools suite of resources to help fleets maximise efficiency and compliance.
Four in 10 drivers ignore dashboard warning signs
More than four in 10 (43%) UK drivers ignore critical dashboard warning signs, putting themselves at risk of breakdowns and costly repairs.
Revamped Citroën C4 and C4 X get bolder looks and major price cut for electric ë-C4
Citroën’s new-look C4 family hatchback, C4 X saloon and their electric counterparts are launching in the UK, complete with a big price cut for the ë-C4 … Read More »
M20 closure this week as Operation Brock returns for Christmas
National Highways is closing the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Sunday 15 December to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed.
Risk warning to drivers using country lanes to avoid traffic jams
Drivers using country lanes to escape from congested motorways have been warned of the dangers to themselves and other road users.
FleetEV welcomes two new board members
Electric vehicle services provider FleetEV has welcomed Caro Wild and Hannah Williams in advisory positions.
AA Driving School picks up industry training award
AA Driving School has been recognised for its work in the development of a new digital platform to help people training to become driving school franchisees.
Paua expands EV charging network with EZ-Charge alliance
Paua has forged a deal with public charging network EZ-Charge, broadening EV charging options for business and fleet drivers nationwide.
Peugeot completes electric line-up with E-408 fastback arrival
Peugeot’s E-408 fastback is now on sale, delivering up to 281 miles of range and cementing the brand’s EV line-up.
