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Volvo continues saloon and estate sales to emergency services fleets
Volvo Car UK is continuing sales of saloon and estate models to emergency services customers despite stopping deals with wider fleets.
Royal Mail launches UK’s first drone delivery service
Royal Mail is now delivering letters and parcels by drone to the Orkney Islands in a new UK-first project.
Government relaunches THINK! campaign to drive road safety
A government campaign reminding road users to ‘Travel Like you Know Them’ has relaunched to help keep everyone safe on the road.
Engineius supports renewable energies in Asia
Engineius is continuing work to offset its unavoidable emissions to sustain its carbon-neutral credentials.
Ambulance service electrifies fleet with Škoda Enyaq
East Midlands Ambulance Service has added Škoda’s fully electric Enyaq SUV to provide zero-emission rapid response support.
2024 Mazda3 delivers revamped grades and higher spec
The 2024 Mazda3 is now on sale in both hatchback and saloon guise, introducing a revised range structure and updated specification.
Warning for pump prices as oil costs climb
The average price of petrol climbed for the second month in a row in July amid warnings of bigger forecourt price rises.
Drivalia acquires operations of ALD Automotive in Ireland
Drivalia has officially completed the acquisition of ALD Automotive in Ireland, following approval from the European Commission.
Dacia Duster proves firm favourite with community first responders
The Dacia Duster is fast becoming the vehicle of choice for community first responders (CFR) following South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) decision to … Read More »
BP invests £4m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon
BP Ventures has made a £4m investment in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon and signed a commercial agreement that will help companies decarbonise and optimise fleet … Read More »
Bonnet expands B2B charging services with new white label in-app solution
EV charging app Bonnet has launched a new service as part of its B2B offering, building on the release of its Bonnet Dash platform this spring.
First four local authorities sign up to fleet charging pledge
A quartet of local authorities have already signed up to the BVRLA’s new Fleet Friendly Charging Pledge less than a month after it launched.
Government urged not to U-turn on EV transition
Trade body ChargeUK has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “stand firm” on the transition to electric vehicles amid mounting concerns of a U-turn on … Read More »
First Hydrogen van racks up 400-mile range in SSE trials
SSE has reported strong vehicle performance and long driving ranges in its trials of First Hydrogen’s zero-emission van.
Workplace EV charging provision set to double in next 12 months
The number of UK businesses offering on-site electric vehicle charging is set to double in the next year, research from Arval Mobility Observatory indicates.
Toyota unveils retro-look Land Cruiser
Toyota has premiered its new Land Cruiser, which gains retro styling and new technologies to enhance its on- and off-road credentials.
Half of large fleets could be hybrid or electric by 2025
More than half (55%) of fleet operators in the UK and Ireland say they could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, according to new … Read More »
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.
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