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Crash testing makes Club Car Urban “safest in sector”
Club Car, the global manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the bar for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model.
BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition
BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
New director for Audi UK
José Miguel Aparicio will become director of Audi UK, succeeding Andrew Doyle who leaves the brand in September.
Targa Telematics rebrands to become Targa Viasat UK
Targa Telematics announces the consolidation and rebranding of its UK subsidiaries with the new name Targa Viasat UK.
Some businesses reducing London van fleets in favour of public transport, says AFP
Some businesses are reducing the number of vans they operate in London in favour of engineers using public transport, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is … Read More »
Audi unveils the all-new A6 e-tron
Audi has announced the launch of the all-electric A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant, with a 466-mile driving range and up to 550PS.
NatWest Group issues the first bond by a UK bank dedicated to financing EVs
NatWest Group has today issued its first Electric Vehicle Green bond raising net proceeds of £631 million from institutional investors based in the UK, Europe & … Read More »
Inseego launches EV telematics reporting package to aid fleets
Inseego has launched an EV reporting package to help fleets tackle some of the most common and difficult challenges they face when operating electric vehicles.
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX models on sale in the UK from 1 August
The new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer can be ordered through any Volkswagen UK Retailer from Thursday 1 August. Prices start from £61,980 and … Read More »
Zenith announces FY24 Annual Results
Leasing firm’s funded fleet continues to grow, driven by corporate schemes, but profitability impacted by weakness in used car prices, in particular BEVs.
Kia EV3 prices and specifications announced
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s latest EV.
EV sales at BCA reach record levels in July
BCA is reporting rising volumes of electric vehicle sales, with a record week in July as demand continues to climb.
ProGreen delivers Fairfax Meadow’s first electric vehicles
Catering butcher Fairfax Meadow has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles from ProGreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire, provider of … Read More »
Kinto appoints Aston Barclay as remarketing partner
UK fleet management and mobility specialist, Kinto UK Limited, has appointed vehicle auction specialists Aston Barclay as an additional remarketing partner.
New Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon now available to order in the UK
The two new Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon models feature a redesigned exterior and interior alongside new plug-in hybrid technology, delivering 272PS and more than 70 … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Siemens launches fleet and energy management solution for fleet businesses
Siemens has launched a new Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in the UK, providing the design, installation, management and financing of electric charging infrastructure as well as fleet … Read More »
The best (and busiest) time of the day to charge on the Gridserve Electric Highway
Motorway services are predicted to be 20% busier than usual as the school holidays begin, meaning an increase demand for chargers across the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway.
Three-year old used EVs fall in value by 43.8% in 18 months reports Indicata
The average three-year-old used electric car is now 43.8% cheaper than eighteen months ago according to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch report.
Peugeot opens orders for the new 5008 electric seven-seat SUV
The new 5008 offers three electrified powertrains and is available from £37,360 OTR with a hybrid powertrain, from £43,350 OTR as a plug-in hybrid and the … Read More »
Car production down in first half as manufacturers invest in electric future
UK car production fell -7.6% in the first six months of the year, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and … Read More »
B–ON appoints former Nissan exec as chief commercial officer
B–ON, the electric mobility provider, announced today the appointment of key senior executive Nicolas Tschann as chief commercial officer (CCO).
Vehicle theft remains stubbornly high while theft from vehicles drops slightly
Figures from the Office of National Statistics released today show that vehicle theft remained stubbornly high with 129,159 vehicles stolen between April 2023 and March 2024, … Read More »
Global EV sales hit record high
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have recorded the best ever Q2 on record, with sales up nearly a fifth (19%) on the first quarter of 2024.
Synergy appoints new finance director as it targets growth
Vehicle leasing specialist, Synergy, has appointed Adam Whiteley as finance director as the company moves ahead with growth plans.
Andersen introduces 7-year warranty on all new home charger installations
EV drivers choosing a home charge point from the designer charging brand Andersen will now benefit from the longest warranty in the market. The company has … Read More »
FREENOW joins efforts with bp to support drivers with EV charging
Taxi app, FREENOW, is joining efforts with bp to support all drivers on the platform.
Limited potential for online-only sales is top reason for collapse of Cazoo, say dealers
Research from July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows half of dealers surveyed said this was a problem, followed by 37% who said investors overestimated efficiencies that … Read More »
Ecomotive Logistics announces opening of new PDI Centre
Eco Fleet Solutions, part of Ecomotive Logistics, today announces the opening of a new, fully operational PDI Centre in Rugby, Warwickshire UK, developed to offer pre-delivery … Read More »
Fleet Alliance upgrades e-Fleet driver app as EVs continue to grow
Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist, Fleet Alliance, has upgraded its driver app with added functionality within its fleet management platform, e-Fleet, to recognise the growing … Read More »
