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Drivetech’s Ian Kitching named Frontline Hero of the Year at UKROEd Awards
Drivetech trainer Ian Kitching has taken the title of Frontline Hero of the Year at the 2024 UKROEd awards.
Tesla Model Y now available as a seven-seater
Tesla’s Model Y is now available in the UK as a seven-seater, delivering all-electric practicality for large families.
Grosvenor Leasing creates new client services division
Grosvenor Leasing has restructured its team to support ambitious growth plans and enhance the customer experience.
Hyundai Inster electric city car to get crossover version
Hyundai’s £23k Inster electric city car is gaining a crossover version, complete with beefed-up styling.
Leapmotor B10 compact SUV makes global debut at Paris Motor Show
Leapmotor International, the JV between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has debuted its B10 compact SUV at the Paris Motor Show.
BYD Sealion 7 revealed as Tesla Model Y rival at Paris
BYD has made a big splash at the Paris Motor Show with the introduction of its latest model for the European market.
Roadchef set for mass fast-charging rollout under Macquarie plans
Australian-headquartered financial services group Macquarie is supporting new investment to roll out a network of fast-charging electric vehicle chargers across the UK.
Electric vehicles rack up record global sales in September
A record-breaking 1.7 million EVs were sold globally over the month of September, EV research house Rho Motion has revealed.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron delivers sleek design and up to 402 electric miles
Audi’s Q6 SUV e-tron has gained a sleeker and longer-range sibling in the form of the Sportback version.
Fleets have duty of care to clamp down on drug-driving, says TTC
TTC has called on fleets to take a responsible, proactive approach to reducing the risk of drug-driving amid spiralling figures.
Renault 4 revived as ‘retro-futuristic’ electric crossover
The iconic Renault 4 from the 1960s has been rebooted as a “retro-futuristic” crossover for the electric era.
National Highways launches autumn safety campaign
National Highways is calling on motorists to check their tyres before long journeys as part of its new autumn safety campaign.
CLM Fleet Management acquired by Santander Consumer Finance
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has acquired CLM Fleet Management, a specialist in full-service fleet management.
RoSPA opens entries for 2025 Health and Safety Awards
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched its 2025 health and safety awards, which recognise fleets and organisations for their safety standards.
Wialon reveals global winners of IoT competition
Wialon, a leading IoT and fleet management platform developed by European software company Gurtam, has revealed the winners of its worldwide competition for the best IoT … Read More »
i247 Group appoints first-ever technical director
Les Kerjenski has joined outsourced fleet management provider i247 Group in a brand-new role as technical director.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Elon Musk shares future mobility vision with Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan reveals
Tesla boss Elon Musk has set out his latest vision for the future of mobility at an event in California.
AWEnergy cuts ultra-rapid EV charging rate to 39p/kWh
AWGroup, a renewable energy and land development business, has cut its ultra-rapid EV charging rate to 39p/kWh.
New Renault Master opens for orders in UK
The all-new Renault Master is now available to order in the UK, delivering bold design, extra space and a host of new connected features.
Nissan’s new vehicle-to-grid tech could halve EV charging costs
Nissan is launching onboard bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles from 2026, helping drivers to potentially halve the costs of powering their EVs.
Police and charging specialists declare war on cable thieves
A new initiative to crack down on charging cable vandalism is now underway, providing a blueprint for similar schemes across the UK.
Osprey opens ultra-rapid charging site in Hertfordshire
Osprey Charging has boosted access to public charging in Hertfordshire with two ultra-rapid EV chargers at St John’s Well Lane Car Park in Berkhamsted.
Otto Car proves reduction in private hire fleet emissions with Samsara
Private hire vehicle operator Otto Car is accurately tracking and measuring its commitment to improving air quality using fleet management solutions from Samsara.
Kia Niro EV now available on Europcar rental fleet
Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the Kia Niro EV to its expanding electric fleet.
Prices revealed for Peugeot’s 400-mile+ E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range models
Peugeot has announced pricing for the new E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range models, which boast ranges well in excess of 400 miles.
Government-commissioned project to address headlight glare
A new government-commissioned project to understand factors involved in headlight glare and how to address them is now underway.
Fleet electrification and charging insights in free EO Charging webinar
A free webinar taking place next month will deliver key insights on electrification and charging infrastructure for fleets.
Mobilize Duo and Bento electric quadricycles arrive to reinvent urban mobility
Mobilize has debuted its Duo and Bento quadricycles, delivering a new solution to urban mobility.
Hive and Zapmap partnership to streamline home and on-the-road charging
Eco-tech expert Hive has partnered with Zapmap to enable simpler and cheaper at-home and on-the-road charging for EV drivers.
