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Strong fleet and EV demand helps new car market hold steady
New car registrations in the UK rose 1.7% in May, as soaring fleet and business demand continued to offset a fallback in the private consumer market.
Pump prices dip slightly but drivers ‘yet to get a fair deal’, says RAC
Drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite prices falling slightly in May, according to the RAC.
Scot Group pivots for changing mobility needs with new inhouse rental brand Switch
Scot Group Ltd, which operates the Thrifty Car and Van Rental brand in the UK, is launching a new inhouse vehicle rental business to meet fast-evolving … Read More »
EV market share falls as fleets switch to PHEVs, finds Cap HPI
Rising fleet demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is impacting on battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share, new data from Cap HPI reveals.
Ford kicks off mass production of all-electric Explorer at new Cologne EV centre
Mass production of the all-electric Explorer SUV is now officially underway at Ford’s new Cologne EV centre, springboarding the brand’s plans for a new era of … Read More »
Stellantis and Sixt celebrate 30,000 deliveries in first five months of partnership
Stellantis has announced the delivery of its 30,000th vehicle to Sixt just five months after the firms struck a long-term supply deal.
Dacia opens orders for £14,995 Spring electric supermini
The Dacia Spring electric supermini is officially open for orders – complete with a £14,995 starting price.
Co-op Funeralcare rolls out all-electric fleet
Co-op Funeralcare is deploying a fleet of all-electric vehicles to give clients a more sustainable travel option when saying goodbye to their loved ones.
Decontented ‘Covid cars’ cause valuation issues in used sector
‘Covid cars’ – models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications – are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says … Read More »
Discovery Trust bolsters benefits with car and energy bill sal-sac schemes
Discovery Trust is boosting the recruitment and retention of staff while furthering its sustainability credentials, thanks to the introduction of a Tusker salary sacrifice car benefit … Read More »
Restimulate private EV market, car dealers urge next government
The electric vehicle market is stagnating and requires action to incentivise take-up, address myths and misinformation, and drive charge point installations, according to the National Franchised … Read More »
UK support for EV retrofits vital to meet green transport goals, says Bedeo
A new white paper exposing “major government and policy gaps” in the UK electric vehicle retrofit market is now out.
Eden Project walks the talk with new fully electric Volvo fleet
The Eden Project has deployed a new fleet of fully electric cars from Volvo, which are supporting its operations across its Cornwall home and further afield.
Dstl slashes business mileage and CO2 with onsite car club fleet
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has dramatically enhanced the sustainability of its business travel by deploying an onsite business car club in partnership with Enterprise … Read More »
Scotland’s new Low Emission Zones come into force
Three new Low Emission Zones have come into force across Scotland, preventing the most polluting vehicles driving within cities.
Electric vans pay for themselves within three years, finds CEBR report
Electric vans can pay for themselves within three years, while non-EV users are looking to switch within five years, new research has found.
Brake extends deadline for UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
Fleets have an extra two weeks to enter this year’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, run by road safety charity Brake.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV unveiled with 600hp and 300-mile range
Jeep has revealed its Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery electric vehicle and a rival to the Tesla Model Y.
Basemap launches electric vehicle routing tool in North America
UK-based transport solutions firm Basemap has launched its EVR Electric Vehicle Routing software in North America.
New Renault–Geely JV to develop ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines
Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company intended to “disrupt” the sector with ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines.
Next government could face ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if smart motorways not scrapped
Political parties have an opportunity to finally commit to scrapping all ‘smart’ motorways – or potentially face another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if they do nothing.
Trend for larger company car tyres is bad news for fleet costs
The percentage of company cars being fitted with 18-inch-plus tyres has increased by a third in three years, bringing extra bills for fleet operators, according to … Read More »
IAM RoadSmart manifesto calls for review of driving for work standards
IAM RoadSmart has published its ‘Safer roads for all’ manifesto, calling on all political parties to prioritise road safety, including a review of driving for work … Read More »
Road casualties and fatalities down but pedestrian deaths rise
Deaths and casualties among road users in Britain fell in 2023 but pedestrian fatalities rose and there are also concerns for low seatbelt wearing rates.
EV drivers in the UK pay the most for high-power charging – LCP Delta tool reveals
Electric drivers in the UK pay the most for ad-hoc high-power charging while France and Norway enjoy the lowest rates, according to new research.
New Citroën C3 priced from £17,790 and £21,990 for electric ë-C3
Citroën has confirmed pricing for the new C3 supermini and fully electric ë-C3 – designed to deliver “a beautifully simple vehicle at an extremely competitive price”.
Implementing zero-emission policies is top challenge for fleets
Implementing zero-emission policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research.
Last Mile Solutions expands electric vehicle charging platform into UK
Last Mile Solutions, a European specialist in electric vehicle charging and smart energy management platforms, is expanding into the UK.
More than half of drivers say tailgating is getting worse
More drivers are tailgating, speeding and middle-lane hogging, prompting calls for an increase in road traffic officers to tackle poor driving behaviour.
