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Carwow acquires Gridserve Car Leasing and plans ICE, PHEV expansion
Carwow Group has acquired Gridserve Car Leasing from Gridserve, powering up plans to be “the online car changing marketplace”.
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets … Read More »
Rapid rise in ultra-rapid chargers at motorway services
Two hundred new ultra-rapid chargers have gone live at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year in a supercharged rollout of infrastructure.
Electric van fleets warn London Mayor not to end Congestion Charge exemption
Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption.
Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut
Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show.
UK’s pothole peril needs permanent fix
Pothole-related breakdown incidents have jumped 10,000 compared to last year, prompting calls for Labour to deliver on its pothole manifesto commitments and find a permanent fix.
Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis
Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs.
Peoplesafe integrates employee safety technology with Geotab
Peoplesafe’s employee safety technology is now integrated with Geotab under a new collaboration.
Jaama marks 20th fleet anniversary with new appointments and investment
Jaama is celebrating two decades in the fleet industry this autumn by confirming a series of new appointments and continued investment in its Key2 fleet and … Read More »
Believ gains Carbon Neutral Britain accreditation
Charge point operator Believ is now Carbon Neutral Britain accredited, reinforcing the company’s drive to achieve a sustainable future.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New entry-level Tesla Model Y now boasts 373-mile range
Tesla has introduced a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric SUV, boosting range.
Paythru proposes EV payments charter to tackle charging pain points
Paythru has issued proposed guiding principles to help the charge point sector address current customer pain points.
Hyundai Inster budget EV priced from £23,495
Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications for its Inster baby electric SUV.
Brake reveals winners of UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
More than 40 prominent fleet operators and service providers have earnt recognition for their outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024.
White paper reveals glaring omissions in grey fleet compliance
New research revealing that only a third (33%) of businesses monitor employee driver licences is now out from TTC Group.
Record EV performance in September down to unprecedented discounting, SMMT warns
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in September with record EV registrations but the automotive sector has warned that growth is unstable and unsustainable without … Read More »
G3 Vehicle Auctions marks 15th anniversary with new sales schedule
G3 Vehicle Auctions has marked its 15th year milestone with a new sales schedule and a special auction event at the G3 Castleford site.
Used car market could tip over in Q4 from rising volumes, warns VRA
The current “healthy” used car market could deteriorate rapidly in Q4 due to a range of emerging issues, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has alerted.
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan rolls out new Ayvens branding in UK
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has officially debuted its new Ayvens brand identity in the UK, following its global launch in October 2023.
Vauxhall slashes prices for electric Corsa and Astra models
Vauxhall has shaved thousands of pounds off prices for its electric Corsa and Astra models, helping more drivers go electric.
Maserati, Peugeot and Polestar electric car reviews in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, delivering latest insights on conventional and electric vehicles.
Fuel prices down 6.5p in September and further drops likely
The average price of petrol and diesel fell by 6.5p in September and prices are likely to come down further in the coming weeks.
Vaylens simplifies EV charging for fleet operators
Vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the Kostal Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch of … Read More »
New Peugeot E-408 is fully electric fastback crossover with 281-mile range
Peugeot has debuted its E-408 fully electric fastback crossover, driving its mission to become the leading mainstream EV brand in Europe.
Lexus RZ electric SUV gets longer-range, lower-price entry model
Lexus has launched a new entry-level version of its RZ electric SUV, cutting pricing to under £50k and boosting range.
Net zero transport needs ‘unprecedented’ collaboration across government and industry
Delivering net zero transport will require collaboration across all key agencies of government and industry, according to stakeholders speaking today at the Zemo Partnership Summit 2024.
Next-generation Audi Q5 opens for orders
Audi’s third-generation Q5 SUV is now available to order in the UK, priced from £49,950.
Skoda Elroq electric compact SUV to deliver 360-mile range
Škoda’s Elroq has entered the electric compact SUV fray, delivering a highly competitive proposition for fleets.
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NEW RENAULT MASTER E-TECH 100% ELECTRIC
As winner of the coveted 2025 International Van of the Year award, new Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric represents a major step forward for the large … Read More »