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Element 2 to open £4.1m hydrogen hub at Teesside Airport
Element 2 is to construct a new hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside Airport, further its work to turn the Tees Valley into a hub for zero-emission … Read More »
Nissan Ariya gets new entry and top-end models amid pricing rejig
Nissan has revamped its Ariya line-up, adding new entry and top-grade models while slashing pricing for other models.
Car Benefit Solutions showcases inclusive portfolio with new website
Car Benefit Solutions (CBS) has launched a brand-new website to showcase its range of inclusive car benefits.
Gateway2Lease fully integrates with Leaselink to streamline vehicle orders
Gateway2Lease has become the latest leasing broker in the UK to fully integrate Ebbon Automotive’s Leaselink e-procurement platform with its back-office system to handle and process … Read More »
Volvo culls estates and saloons to go SUV-only in UK
Volvo has confirmed that it’s axing all saloons and estates from its UK line-up as it puts focus on high-demand models.
Škoda revamps Scala and Kamiq with new design and tech
Škoda has given its Scala family hatch and Kamiq crossover a mid-life revamp, introducing latest technologies and updated design.
London councils plan hike in motoring fines
London boroughs have launched a new consultation that could see parking and traffic penalty charges rise from £130 to potentially £160.
Evyve charging network now available on Zapmap payment app
Drivers charging at Evyve can now use the Zapmap payment app to pay for charging.
Renault Clio E-Tech full hybrid: Prices and specs revealed
Renault’s facelifted Clio is now available to order, solely available as a full hybrid and priced from £21,295.
Mobilize takes stake in Select Car Leasing to launch new leasing brand
Mobilize Financial Services, Renault Group’s financial services arm, has taken a stake in Select Car Leasing and launched a new UK car and van leasing brand.
Carbon reduction is main motivator for LCV fleets to go electric, Northgate finds
Carbon reduction is now the main reason for LCV fleets to shift from diesel to electric, according to Northgate’s latest customer research.
Focus on public charging is alienating people without driveways, warns Co Charger
The electric vehicle charging sector must rethink its approach to ensure motorists without driveways are aware of the vast range of solutions available to help them … Read More »
Octopus expands into salary sacrifice for used EVs
Octopus Electric Vehicles is now offering drivers access to second-hand EVs via salary sacrifice, cutting the cost of going electric.
1 August marks day EV driving becomes ‘free’ in 2023
EV motorists are now effectively driving for ‘free’ for the rest of the year compared to the average petrol driver, new research indicates.
Zenith grows turnover, profits and fleet size in record results
Zenith has posted record-breaking annual financial results, showing latest gains in turnover, profit and fleet size.
Fleets hit by rising SMR costs and delays, warns BVRLA
Vehicle supply issues may finally be abating but fleets are now facing a lack of parts and increasing SMR (service maintenance and repair) costs and delays, … Read More »
New car market on track for slow but steady recovery, finds Cox
UK new car registrations are on track to hit some 1.9 million units for 2023; up 20% from 2022 but still some 17% lower than pre-pandemic.
Connected vehicles to identify future road collision hotspots
Data collected from connected vehicles could be used to identify road collision hotspots, before anyone is killed or seriously injured on them.
Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV: Prices and specs revealed
Honda has dropped details of its e:Ny1 electric SUV, which will be priced from £44,995 when order books open late October.
ScottishPower sees strong take-up from Tusker EV sal-sac scheme
A Tusker car benefit scheme introduced at ScottishPower has seen high levels of take-up in its first year in operation.
DriveElectric adds salary sacrifice to EV leasing offer
Electric vehicle leasing specialist DriveElectric has expanded into offering salary sacrifice, bringing a valuable benefit to businesses and drivers.
OZEV and Bank of England among VRA seminar keynote speakers
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Bank of England (BoE) are among the keynote speakers lined up for this year’s Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) … Read More »
High levels of tyre-related breakdowns amid summer getaway
One in six reported vehicle breakdowns on England’s major A-roads and motorways were tyre-related during the first weekend of the summer getaway in 2023.
‘Staggering’ rise in Class 7 MOTs as fleets stretch van lifecycles
Demand for Class 7 MOTs has more than tripled in the last few years as a result of fleets running longer van lifecycles.
Reported drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high
Government statistics on reported road casualties for 2021 show that between 240 and 280 people were killed in collisions in Great Britain where at least one … Read More »
Used car values fall in July
Used car values fell by 1.9% in July despite wholesale activity, according to data experts at cap hpi. The fall of 1.9%, or £350 on average, … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Grant Shapps welcomes opening of new ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and MP for Welwyn Hatfield, Grant Shapps, welcomed the expansion of EV charging at The Bakehouse, Welwyn … Read More »
RED Driver Training partners with Volkswagen UK
RED Driver Training has partnered with Volkswagen UK to transition its learner fleet to Volkswagen Polo Life models. The roll out across RED Driver Training’s fleet … Read More »
News sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK
Sally Dennis has been appointed as sales director, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK. With over 30 years of automotive experience, Sally brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise … Read More »
