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Select and Ovo partner to offer ‘6,000 free EV charging miles’
Electric vehicle drivers can benefit from 6,000 free electric vehicle charging miles under a new collaboration between Ovo and Select Car Leasing.
Vauxhall cuts Astra Electric and Mokka Electric entry prices with new Design trim
Vauxhall has introduced a new entry-level Design grade for the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric.
Bridgestone embraces electric era with EV-ready tyre portfolio
Bridgestone has confirmed all its newly engineered tyres will be ‘EV-ready’ across its entire product portfolio in the future – supporting the shift to electric.
New BMW X2 revealed with first-ever iX2 electric sibling
BMW has launched its second-generation X2 SUV-coupé alongside the first-ever iX2 electric variant.
Government to remove barriers to 4.25-tonne electric van take-up
The Government is planning to remove some long-standing barriers to fleet usage of 4.25-tonne electric vans, supporting accelerated adoption by operators.
UK hits 50,000 public charge point milestone
The UK has hit the landmark of having 50,000 public chargers, on track to having 100,000 charging devices by August 2025.
Gofor appoints new managing director
Gofor has appointed Iain Bennett as its new managing director, driving the next phase of growth for its fleet management and business contract hire business.
Winners of Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2023 revealed
Road safety charity Brake has announced the winners of its 2023 UK Fleet Champions Awards, which celebrate the hard work and dedication of fleet organisations striving … Read More »
Fleet SMR lead times up 57% since start of pandemic, Epyx finds
Lead times for fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) have risen by more than 57% since the start of the pandemic, new data from Epyx reveals.
Volkswagen Up city car to exit UK market
Volkswagen is reportedly ending production of the Up city car for the UK, pushing ahead with its electric plans.
Handl Group plots fleet sector expansion for new auto locksmith business
Insurance services provider Handl Group has revealed plans to ink more fleet partnerships for its new auto locksmith business.
OEC partners with GT Motive to connect customers with competitive OE parts
OEC and GT Motive are working together to provide customers with greater access to competitive OE parts pricing support directly through the OEC Vision collision platform.
Nissan’s second EV concept for Tokyo is rugged sports SUV
Nissan has uncovered its new electric vehicle concept, focused on outdoor enthusiasts and previewing new features for its future EV line-up.
Aston Barclay recruits first-ever EV lead to support net zero shift
Aston Barclay has appointed its first-ever EV lead as part of its plans to become a leading destination for electric vehicles.
Helixx breaks the mould with new 3D-printed electric van
UK-based technology company Helixx has revealed the first demonstrator of a new 3D-printed electric van that it says can be built by local businesses virtually anywhere … Read More »
UFODrive launches fleet platform to simplify EV switch
All-electric vehicle rental company UFODrive has commercialised its EV-native fleet management platform to help fleets go electric.
Keyless vehicle theft continues to rise, reports Tracker
New data from Tracker shows a continuing trend of rising vehicle thefts, as keyless ‘relay attacks’ surge and demand for hybrid cars grows.
Renault Clio returns in pure petrol form to cut motoring prices
The Renault Clio is now available again in pure petrol form, bringing a cheaper entry point to the line-up at just £17,795.
Sogo marks third anniversary with record growth
Flexible car and van leasing firm Sogo has marked its third anniversary by reporting record growth.
UK pledges £89m funding for ‘cutting-edge’ electric vehicle technology
The Government has announced a new £89m investment package that it says will reinforce the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle technology.
Fleets invited to take part in electrification and charging survey
Fleet decision-makers can still have their say in new research on electrification and charging challenges and solutions – in return for the chance to win a … Read More »
Expanded CV Show returns for 2024 with over 300 exhibitors expected
The CV Show is returning to NEC Birmingham in April 2024, with more than 300 exhibitors expected to present the latest vehicles and technology.
ATS Euromaster launches app for mobile fleet tyre changes
ATS Euromaster has launched an app that allows drivers to book mobile tyre work on their fleet vehicles.
Used EV battery health under spotlight in new VRA white paper
A new white paper exploring the critical subject of used electric vehicle battery health is now out from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Volue adds EVBox to Spark partnership ecosystem
Volue, which provides technologies and services to support the energy transition, has added EVBox to its Spark partner ecosystem.
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New partnership to provide telematics-based incident and repair management
A new telematics-based incident and repair management solution has launched for insurance companies and commercial fleets in the UK and across Europe.
Renault and Volvo Group to develop electric vans in new joint venture
Renault Group and Volvo Group are joining forces to develop an all-new generation of fully electric vans and associated services.
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid gets GR Sport range-topper
Toyota has given its plug-in hybrid RAV4 the GR Sport treatment with the addition of the new range-topping grade.
Zenith hires Ian Waspe to drive OEM and dealer partnerships
Zenith has appointed Ian Waspe as its first-ever head of manufacturer and dealer relationships.
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