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Lack of fleet SMR infrastructure for EV challenger brands could increase offroad time
Fleets need to be aware that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is becoming increasingly complex as new manufacturers enter the UK market, according to i247 Group.
Petrol and diesel prices up by 10p a litre since start of 2024
Fuel prices have gone up by 10p a litre so far this year amid warnings of a glaring “pump price gulf” across the UK.
UK startup Wayve raises $1bn for self-driving vehicle AI tech
British AI company Wayve has raised $1.1bn (£840m) in funding to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles.
University of Warwick to get one of UK’s largest campus charging sites
The University of Warwick is working with charge point operator Zest to install one of the UK’s largest university campus charging facilities.
Surging fleet demand continues to shore up new car market
Sustained fleet demand led UK new car registrations to their 21st month of growth in April, amid concerns for flagging private buyer take-up.
Full list of speakers confirmed for AFP’s 2024 conference
The full of list of speakers has now been confirmed for this year’s annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
LR Driving gains instant automated licence checking with DriverCheck link-up
Off-road driving specialist LR Driving is now able to instantly check drivers’ licences electronically before they get behind the wheel with the help of DriverCheck.
EV-suitable tyres could bump up range 7%, says Michelin
Electric vehicle drivers could gain around 700 miles of additional mileage and pocket £119 in savings per year by simply having EV-suitable tyres, according to Michelin.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Ayvens Q1 results reveal first synergies from LeasePlan integration
Leasing giant Ayvens has posted Q1 2024 financial results, revealing its first synergies following the integration of LeasePlan into the ALD Automotive business.
Toyota launches EV home charging solution
Toyota has launched a domestic charge point to simplify the switch to electric vehicles.
Fleet drivers’ most common mistakes and how to fix them revealed by Lightfoot
Lightfoot has revealed the most common mistakes made by fleet drivers and revealed how businesses can address them to save tens of thousands of pounds.
Northgate reveals surging telematics take-up as camera telemetry demand rockets
Northgate has reported rapid growth in demand for telematics as fleets look to improve vehicle and driver efficiency.
UK hits milestone of 60,000 EV charge points as installation rates soar
The UK has passed the milestone of 60,000 public charging points – and is on track to reach 100,000 public charging devices in summer 2025.
Used EV prices down 16.8% in a year but younger EVs record growth
The used EV market remains highly volatile, showing a big slump in average values but growth for younger models.
Bigger cars not going to get bigger parking spaces, say councils
Councils are not planning to supersize parking spaces despite a trend for ‘autobesity’ among today’s cars.
Fleet expansion on cards for nearly two in five UK businesses
Nearly two in five (38%) of UK car and van fleet operators predict their fleets will grow in the next three years on the back of … Read More »
Workplace Pledge to help organisations prevent suicides
National suicide prevention charity the Baton of Hope is introducing a workplace pledge to help organisations prevent death by suicide.
Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV brings fight to Nissan Qashqai
Renault is launching a new hybrid midsize SUV, dubbed the Symbioz and challenging the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma.
More than one in five cars sold globally this year expected to be electric
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a bullish report on the outlook for global electric vehicle demand in the near- and long-term.
Concern for Tesla Supercharger future following mass layoffs
Future plans for Tesla’s Supercharger network are up in the air, following reports that the company has laid off almost the entire division responsible for it.
New Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV on sale
Audi has revealed pricing and specification for the Q6 e-tron, which is on sale now.
Club Car ramps up production of electric utility vehicles to target UK fleets
Club Car, a global manufacturer of electric utility vehicles for personal and commercial use, has increased production of its street-legal Urban range of commercial vehicles to … Read More »
Ford seeks SME van fleets for paid research
Ford is looking for small fleet operators of any make vans to take part in paid research.
Revamped Kia Picanto: UK pricing and specification revealed
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification for the new Picanto following a major facelift that boosts its appeal further amid shrinking city car choices.
Majority of drivers expect local councils to lead on-street charging rollout
Motorists across the UK are increasingly putting their faith in local councils to improve on-street charging provision.
Holman appoints David Hunt as COO in key leadership changes
Holman has appointed David Hunt as chief operating officer (COO) amid a raft of key UK leadership changes at the global fleet management firm.
New CCS vehicle telematics framework for public sector fleets
Crown Commercial Service’s new vehicle telematics framework is now live, helping public sector fleets optimise their operations and driver management.
BT ‘green box’ transformed to EV charger in UK first
BT Group has powered up its first EV charge point transformed from one of the company’s old street cabinets.
ZEV mandate could cause drop in new vehicle supply, Cox Automotive warns
The UK new car market could exceed two million sales in 2024 but the ZEV mandate could impact supplies, Cox Automotive has warned.
