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Abarth 600e electric SUV arrives with up to 280hp
Abarth, Fiat’s performance brand, has unveiled its most powerful model ever in the form of the 600e.
Royal Mail boosts electric vehicle fleet with 2,100 Peugeot eLCVs
Royal Mail is adding more than 2,000 eLCVs to its existing electric delivery fleet as part of its plans to go net zero by 2040.
Kia retains top spot in annual dealer attitude survey
The results of the latest dealer attitude survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) are now out, revealing that Kia retained its top spot.
Kia launches CarPay in-car payment service
Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service which enables drivers to pay for items and services from inside the vehicle.
AA becomes official sponsor of TyreSafe
The AA has signed up as an official supporter of TyreSafe in a move to advance road safety.
Record vehicle service and repair complaints to ombudsman
The number of vehicle service and repair complaints made to The Motor Ombudsman has hit a new high for Q3 amid the continued strain on motorist … Read More »
Coventry project to boost EV home charging
Research to tackle the challenges of electric vehicle home charging is now underway in Coventry.
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid network hits 500 charging bay milestone
Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging network has passed the milestone of 500 charging bays with the opening of a new hub at its Tamworth store.
Motus Vehicle Solutions snaps up Aftercare Response
Motus Vehicle Solutions, part of Motus Group UK, has acquired Aftercare Response, an autonomous division of the Bevan Group.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet leasing sector urges government to ‘carefully consider’ any changes to salary sacrifice
Alphabet GB has urged the Government to “carefully consider” any potential changes to salary sacrifice for cars to stop the industry moving into an ‘EV recession’.
New mobile device blocking tool to boost fleet and driver safety
A new mobile device blocking tool that aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving has launched for UK fleets.
Fleets urged to contact local MPs ahead of electric van debate in Parliament
The challenges facing fleets in the switch to zero-emission vans will be discussed in Parliament next week – and operators are being urged to contact their … Read More »
English councils rake in more than £1bn in parking fees
Councils in England brought in just over £1bn in parking fees and charges for the 2023/24 financial year.
Carwow appoints new commercial director to shape growth of auction division
Carwow has appointed Daniel Boakes as its new commercial director for its Sell My Car division.
AA Business Services helps fleets navigate connected technology
AA Business Services has launched a new thought leadership publication to help fleets leverage data and technology in an evolving mobility landscape.
Used electric vehicle prices on the rise, Indicata data shows
Prices for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are rising following months of falls, while the fastest-selling used cars are all electric now.
Toyota’s five millionth UK-built car rolls off Burnaston production line
Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has hit a milestone with the production of the five millionth car at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire.
Pay-per-mile road pricing is crucial step in EV era, says Tony Blair’s think-tank
Road pricing is back in the headlines again after the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) became the latest to urge the Government to implement … Read More »
Transport grant winners include ICEing deterrent and charging projects
Sustainable mobility projects that include a new solution to EV charger bay blocking and other charging developments have scooped a share of a £1.4m competition.
Defensive driving techniques could save fleet driver lives
Fleet managers can help keep drivers safe as daylight hours shorten by encouraging them to adopt defensive driving techniques.
UK car production down 21% as factories refit for EVs
New car production at UK factories fell by 20.6% in September as plants retool lines for all-new zero-emission vehicles.
Ayvens and Wheels renew global strategic alliance
Ayvens and north American fleet management giant Wheels have renewed their global alliance following Ayvens’ merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.
Skoda boosts Karoq specifications with new Edition trims
Škoda has revamped the line-up for its Karoq family SUV with the arrival of new bumper specification Edition grades.
IAM RoadSmart urges Chancellor to freeze fuel duty and take radical steps on road safety
IAM RoadSmart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain the fuel duty freeze in next week’s Autumn Budget and take action to save lives and … Read More »
New V2G project trials AC workplace charging to lower cost of energy
A new project trialling vehicle-to-grid workplace charging using AC rather than DC technology is now underway to assess the cost-cutting potential.
Co Charger launches fleet electrification support package to cut public charging downtime
Co Charger, the UK’s community charging platform, has debuted a new fleet electrification support package as it publishes shocking data on the hidden costs of charging … Read More »
ComfortDelGro’s CityFleet Networks to acquire Addison Lee for £269.1m
Global transport group ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that its CityFleet Networks subsidiary is acquiring Addison Lee for £269.1m.
Call for European capitals to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030
Governments in the UK and across Europe are being urged to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 to drive take-up of electric vans.
Quartix SafeSpeed database reveals UK’s worst roads for speeding
The M6 Toll is one of the UK’s worst roads for regular speeding, according to new research.
