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New car club enables EV hire from NCP hubs across major UK cities
A new car club that enables drivers to access electric and hybrid vehicles from NCP car parks has launched in the UK.
Citroën opens orders for ë-C3 electric supermini
Citroën has opened orders for the new fully electric ë-C3 – one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet and auto sector’s to-do list for new government
Prominent fleet and automotive stakeholders set out their calls for action following Labour’s victory in the general election.
Shortlist revealed for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
Road safety charity Brake has revealed the shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, which recognise the hard work and dedication of the fleet sector … Read More »
Manheim seals deal with Vindis to handle thousands of fleet vehicles
Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) has won a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) deal with dealership group Vindis that will see it prepare thousands of Volkswagen Group vehicles for … Read More »
Diesel residuals to rise on back of falling new car sales, says Autorola
Diesel residual values will rise on the back of dramatically falling new car sales, according to Autorola.
Peugeot slashes EV prices and adds Allure Care warranty
Peugeot has cut prices across key electric cars and rolled out its Allure Care warranty further.
BYD partners with Ayvens to drive EV sales in Europe
Chinese carmaker BYD is partnering with leasing and mobility giant Ayvens to drive take-up of its electric cars and LCVs in Europe.
Bumper month for fleet registrations but EV share still flat
The UK new car market grew a modest 1.1% in June, driven yet again by robust demand from fleets while consumer take-up continued to drop off.
More than nine out of 10 BEV drivers wouldn’t switch back to ICE
The vast majority of BEV (battery electric vehicle) drivers are very unlikely to return to combustion-powered vehicles, latest research has found.
General Election 2024: Electric vehicle key asks for a new government
As the nation heads to the polls, Fleet World looks at some of the automotive and fleet sector’s electric vehicle wish list for the new government.
Believ links with Octopus Electroverse to bolster driver charge point access
Charge point operator Believ has partnered with the Octopus Electroverse EV charging card and app to boost driver access to charge points.
Ohme seals home charging deal with Bells Motor Group
Bells Motor Group has signed up Ohme as its official home charging partner.
Enterprise Car Club adds extra EVs for fleets in Edinburgh
Enterprise Car Club is expanding its electric vehicle fleet in Edinburgh to help local businesses, residents and visitors to trial and drive cars.
Jaecoo to make European debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
New offroad brand Jaecoo is to make its official European public debut at this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
New partnership to develop ‘industry-first’ telematics solution for e-cargo bikes
CleverTec Systems has teamed up with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop all-in-one fleet and video telematics for electric cargo bikes.
Humax launches commercial EV chargers to global market
Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV charger industry.
Fleet Driving for Work policy gaps highlighted by latest-gen software
Fleets can now use latest software from FleetCheck to spotlight any gaps in their Driving for Work documentation to ensure they are legally compliant.
Alternative fuel vehicles dominate top 10 fleet registrations, finds Cap HPI
The top 10 registered cars by fleets are dominated by EVs and hybrids, according to the latest Insight report from Cap HPI.
Suzuki axes Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van to ‘exit ICE era’
Suzuki GB is culling four major models as part of plans to ditch combustion models and embrace EVs.
New online e-learning programme brings training straight to fleet drivers
A new online e-learning programme that trains fleet drivers interactively and remotely has launched from Red Corporate Driver Training.
Supplier of the Week: Paua Reimburse
Paua Reimburse has taken Fleet World’s Supplier of the Week title for its work to enable fair compensation to electric vehicle drivers for their business miles … Read More »
DAVIS breaks DVLA licence check record for second year running
Licence Check has broken the record for the number of licence checks carried out in a year through its DAVIS platform, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency … Read More »
Fuel prices fall again but drivers still ripped off at pumps, says RAC
Fuel prices have fallen for the second consecutive month but are still overpriced by up to 8p a litre.
Falling refurbishment capacity creating remarketing bottlenecks
Falling capacity in the refurbishment sector is creating “substantial bottlenecks” in preparing cars and vans for sale, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has warned.
Aston Barclay Remarketing appoints Eddie Thomson as first chief operating officer
Vehicle remarketing specialist Aston Barclay has appointed Eddie Thomson as its first chief operating officer (COO).
Fiat slashes starting price of 500e to £21,995
Fiat has cut £3,200 off the starting price of the 500e hatchback and convertible, making the city car one of the most affordable electric vehicles available … Read More »
Fastned opens second ultra-rapid charging hub in Durham
Ultra-rapid charging network Fastned has opened a new hub in Durham, just off the A1, supporting the EV transition in the North East.
Ampere EV unit to cut battery costs by 20% for Renault Group
Ampere, Renault Group’s EV arm, has unveiled a new plan that it says will slash the cost of batteries in its vehicles by 20% from 2026.
