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New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with 2025 new EV launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Autumn Budget 2024: Main points for fleets and industry reaction
Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first-ever female Chancellor, has delivered her inaugural Budget.
Pendragon Vehicle Management partners with Targa for connected fleet solutions
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is to offer a full suite of connected vehicle solutions to its fleet customers in partnership with Targa Telematics.
Volvo’s new-look XC90 opens for orders
Volvo has announced specification and prices for its latest XC90 SUV.
Tesla expands self-serve test drive programme to more locations
Tesla has rolled out additional locations for its self-serve test drive programme, enabling more people to “experience a Tesla vehicle without Tesla”.
Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025
Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025.
Alfa Romeo opens orders for 280hp Junior Veloce electric crossover
Alfa Romeo’s Junior electric crossover is now on sale in hot Veloce guise, delivering up to 280hp of power.
Used EV prices rise for first time this year
Used electric vehicles have recorded their first price rise of 2024, latest data from Aston Barclay shows.
Autumn Budget delivers package of electric vehicle incentives and funding
Electric vehicles featured prominently in the Autumn Budget with key announcements on taxation, grants and charge points that have been widely greeted across the EV sector.
BCA introduces EV battery health grading for remarketing sector
BCA is introducing a new EV battery health grading service, allowing its customers to buy electric vehicles with greater confidence.
Leeds Council to roll out new EV charge points
Leeds City Council has partnered with charge point operator Believ to roll out a series of fast and rapid electric vehicle charge points across the district.
Autumn Budget 2024: Extra £500m pledged to tackle scourge of potholes
The Chancellor has promised an extra £500m for road maintenance in the next year to tackle the UK’s pothole plague.
Autumn Budget 2024: Double cab pickups to be treated as company cars for tax
A move to treat double cab pickup vehicles (DCPUs) with a payload of one tonne or more as cars for certain tax purposes from April 2025 … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2024: Plug-in Van Grant extended for another year
The UK’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) will be extended for a further year, the Chancellor has announced, providing much-needed incentives for van operators to go electric.
Autumn Budget 2024: Company car tax incentives for EVs to continue past 2028
Tax incentives for fully electric company car drivers will remain in place after 2028 but plug-in hybrids will be hit by higher rates, the Treasury has … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2024: Fuel duty freeze maintained for another year
The current fuel duty freeze and temporary 5p a litre cut will be maintained for a further year to support working people, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has … Read More »
Suzuki to share electric vehicle with Toyota
Suzuki is providing Toyota with an all-electric SUV, strengthening the Japanese carmakers’ ongoing collaboration.
New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar
New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO Charging.
Nexus expands into Leeds business hub
B2B vehicle and plant hire solution Nexus has unveiled a brand-new business hub in the heart of Leeds.
Fleet electric vehicle share rises to 43%, Cap HPI reveals
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for more than four in 10 (43%) of fleet registrations in the first nine months of 2024, Cap HPI has revealed.
Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance
Incoming Chinese brand Omoda has partnered with the RAC to provide its new Omoda 5 and E5 petrol and electric SUVs with a full roadside assistance … Read More »
Charge point operators pivot to peak and off-peak tariffs
Ultra-rapid charge point operators are switching towards offering peak and off-peak tariffs, enabling drivers using services at night to benefit from “cheap as chips” charging.
Transport Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Transport Committee.
Entry level Audi A6 e-tron arrives with £62,500 starting price and 382-mile range
Audi’s all-electric A6 e-tron is now available in new entry-level versions to help more fleets and drivers go electric.
Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut
Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology.
Aftermarket sector asks Transport Secretary to support workshops with ADAS and EVs
A group of the aftermarket’s leading suppliers, repairers and trade bodies has co-signed a list of policy asks sent by vehicle distributor giant LKQ UK & … Read More »
Fleet Assist expands senior management team for customer fleet growth
Fleet Assist has made a series of senior management appointments as the SMR provider’s customer fleet is set to reach 1.5 million vehicles in early 2025.
UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency
UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications.
Lexus UX 300e gets lower price and revamped trims
Lexus has given the electric UX 300e another update, cutting the entry price slightly and revising the trim line-up.
New powerbank to help electric fleets plug energy gap
Tual, a specialist in swappable powerbanks for commercial electric vehicles, has launched a powerbank solution to help electric commercial fleets plug the energy gap.
