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Leasys UK expands offer with Leapmotor EVs on business contract hire
Leapmotor’s newly launched electric vehicles are now available from Leasys on business contract hire.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power Hybrid
The UK best-seller – and the car credited with creating the crossover category – is tested in clever e-Power hybrid form for a week by Al … Read More »
VAT cut on public charging could save EV drivers nearly £5 a charge
The AA has reiterated calls for a VAT cut on public charging to drive the electric transition.
Nissan GB appoints new sales director
Nissan GB has appointed Ed Jones as its new sales director, effective 16 June 2025.
Emergency services find stricken van driver with help of telematics data
Telematics data has played a crucial role in a speedy emergency response to a stricken van driver left semi-conscious following a crash.
Balfour Beatty cuts high-risk drivers by two-thirds in just a year
Balfour Beatty has transformed driver safety performance and cut fleet risk in just a year with the help of Drivetech.
Liquid Fleet strikes Hypervolt EV charging partnership
Liquid Fleet has signed a partnership with Hypervolt to support the growing needs of its customers on their electrification journey.
Jato Dynamics and Ayvens extend legacy partnership
Global mobility player Ayvens has renewed its legacy partnership with Jato Dynamics.
Battery health certificates would provide crucial boost to EV sales
New research highlighting the importance of battery health certificates to boost consumer confidence in used EVs is now out.
Webfleet secures first gold EcoVadis rating in latest sustainability milestone
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has received a Gold rating from EcoVadis for 2024, showcasing its commitment to environmental, social and ethical responsibility.
AA confirms Association of Green Funeral Directors collaboration
The AA has confirmed a new collaboration that will provide members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD) with exclusive resources.
UK and European remarketing associations pledge closer collaboration
The UK’s Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) and the Car Remarketing Association of Europe (CARA) have signed a new agreement committing to closer collaboration.
New course to inform OEMs on fleet management landscape
A new one-day course designed to offer insights into fleet manager thinking is now available for motor manufacturers, new and old.
Leapmotor opens UK order books for ‘value without compromise’ EVs
Leapmotor International, the EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has started sales of its first two electric cars in the UK.
Fleet World Fleet: Genesis GV60
John Kendall pens a final report on our Genesis GV60 long-term electric SUV.
Quarter of drivers narrowly avoided a crash last year
A quarter (24%) of drivers said they narrowly avoided a crash last year while the risks were much higher for younger motorists.
Klipboard buys Ram Tracking to enhance field service solutions
Klipboard, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software, has acquired Ram Tracking for an undisclosed sum.
New BYD EV tech promises 250 miles of range in five minutes
BYD has unveiled breakthrough electric vehicle technology that could deliver c.250 miles of range in five minutes, ending charging anxiety.
British EV newcomer Perseus to launch BMW-rivalling SUV in 2027
Perseus, a new British-headquartered EV brand, has “emerged from stealth mode” with plans to become the UK’s leading premium mass-market electric car company.
Autorola UK and DMN Group strike strategic partnership
Autorola UK and DMN Group have signed a strategic partnership that will augment their service offerings.
New Mazda roadmap to ‘flexibly’ address the electrification era
Mazda has set out a new strategy for its electrified future that will deliver new fully electric models while also continuing the rollout of petrol and … Read More »
Drivers warned to avoid M25 over final weekend closure
The Surrey stretch of the M25 is set to close for one last weekend from this Friday as part of the ongoing junction 10 improvement project.
Sixt Van & Truck to integrate Geotab telematics across UK fleet
Sixt Van & Truck has signed a deal with Geotab that will deliver predictive maintenance for its UK fleet while supporting end-customer services.
Repair bill for ‘pothole-plagued’ roads soars to £17bn
The repair backlog for ‘pothole-plagued’ local roads in England and Wales has now reached almost £17bn, up from £16.3bn a year ago.
FleetCheck to debut software solution for large fleets at CV Show 2025
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at the CV Show 2025.
Powerbank tech boosts depot charging over 200% in Wincanton van trial
Wincanton has completed a successful pilot of Tual’s PowerUp Charger, demonstrating the ability to increase depot charging capacity by over 200%.
Ford now building Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E‑Transit Courier van
Ford has started volume production of three new key electric vehicles in the form of the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier MPV and E-Transit Courier van.
Camden to get nearly 600 pavement charging points for EVs
Camden Council is deploying hundreds of pavement charging points in a multi-million-pound investment to boost EV infrastructure.
New study shows compelling case for V2G and smart charging solutions
Smart charging solutions including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging could save EV drivers thousands of years and boost grid capacity but hurdles need to be overcome.
Cost of pothole damage rises to £1.7bn as average repair bill hits new high
The cost of pothole damage to the nation’s drivers has reached £1.7bn following a surge in repair bills.
