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Drivers still losing out at pumps as general election ‘takes focus off unfair prices’
UK drivers – bar those in Northern Ireland – are “continuing to get an extremely poor deal every time they fill up”, according to the RAC.
SMMT’s CEO Mike Hawes awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for services to the … Read More »
Road safety a glaring omission in general election manifestos, says Lightfoot
The new government must do more on road safety and electrification, according to Lightfoot, which has warned of major omissions from the general election manifestos.
Suzuki Swace hybrid estate gets more technology as standard
Suzuki’s Swace fully hybrid estate has gained extra technology as standard in a latest update.
Date announced for next M25 weekend closure amid summer road chaos warnings
National Highways has revealed the date for its third planned weekend closure of part of the M25, sparking concerns of summer traffic mayhem.
Vauxhall Combo Electric eLCV gets price parity with Combo Diesel
Vauxhall has announced a new offer on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo.
Collision avoidance is most valuable safety tool, say fleets
Fleets regard collision avoidance as the most valuable safety tool within advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for company cars, according to new research by Arval.
‘Good and bad’ for remarketing in Labour manifesto, says VRA
There is “good and bad” for the remarketing sector in the Labour Party’s election manifesto, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
Osprey acquires land to establish its largest EV charging hub in Scotland
Osprey Charging is pushing ahead with plans to 16 ultra-rapid chargers in Paisley, Glasgow, after completing the purchase of the land.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Nissan expands Townstar line-up with petrol and fully electric Crew Vans
Nissan has expanded its Townstar line-up with a Crew Van version in both fully electric and petrol versions.
More detail needed on Labour manifesto proposals, says AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has called for the Labour Party to provide more details on a range of proposals affecting fleets contained in its … Read More »
Webfleet fleet management solution celebrates 25th anniversary
Webfleet, the leading web-based fleet management solution that’s part of Bridgestone, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
AA yellow paper explores how fleets can make driver behaviour safer and more predictable
A new ‘yellow paper’ is now out from the AA, exploring the critical role human behaviour has to play in ensuring safety for work-related driving.
Online training course to empower drivers to deliver life-saving skills
Road safety training organisation Driver First Assist has launched Skills for Safer Journeys – a new online training course which could dramatically improve safety for road … Read More »
NewRiver REIT and Osprey Charging open first site in rapid charging tie-up
Real estate investment trust NewRiver REIT and Osprey Charging Network have opened their first EV rapid charging site in the heart of Warminster under their new … Read More »
Allstar drivers get 20% off charging at Be.EV charge points
Allstar drivers can get an exclusive 20% off EV charging with Be.EV until 12 July to celebrate their new partnership.
Labour pledges to restore 2030 ICE phase-out and fix extra million potholes a year
The Labour Party has released its election manifesto, containing standout policies such as a pledge to restore the 2030 ICE phase-out for cars and to fix … Read More »
Ofgem-funded study to explore integrating hydrogen refuelling stations into UK gas network
Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned Costain to lead a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
Lookers Leasing teams with Trakm8 to bring advanced telematics solutions to fleets
Lookers Leasing, a division within UK dealership giant Lookers Limited, has partnered with telematics specialist Trakm8 to bring leading-edge fleet management tech to businesses.
BMW wins most plaudits from leasing firms in BVRLA survey
BMW has taken the most plaudits in the new BVRLA OEM Relationship Survey, which reflect feedback from leasing companies with a combined fleet of more than … Read More »
BYD reveals prices for Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV
BYD’s Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV is available to order in the UK, priced from £33,205.
EV drivers now able to get Nectar points at Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid charge points
Rolling out from today, customers using Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid EV charging service will be able to collect Nectar points, rewarding them for charging their electric … Read More »
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric on sale with extra range
Vauxhall has opened orders for its revamped Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric MPVs, priced from £32,180 and £39,190 respectively.
Green Party pledges ICE ban by 2027, grants for EV shift and arrival of road pricing
The Green Party has thrown its manifesto into the ring ahead of next month’s general election, promising change to create a greener, fairer world.
EU threatens to hike tariffs by extra 38% on Chinese EV imports
Brussels has unveiled provisional plans to impose extra duties on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made in China and exported into the European Union from July in … Read More »
Facelifted Renault Captur now available to order
Renault’s updated Renault Captur is now available to order, complete with a striking new look and latest technology.
FleetCheck client wins up as fleets tackle security and efficiency concerns
FleetCheck has posted a rise in new fleet client wins on the back of soaring demand for software to tackle security and efficiency concerns.
Extended Benefit-in-Kind tax tables should be top fleet job for new government, says AFP
An announcement on extended company car Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) taxation tables should be “among the first fleet jobs” for the new government, says the Association of Fleet … Read More »
Novuna Vehicle Solutions and MHC Mobility grow fleet and profits
Novuna Vehicle Solutions and MHC Mobility have grown their combined fleet by 8% to 155,000 vehicles, aiding Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc to post a pre-tax … Read More »
