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Hyundai unveils second-gen Nexo hydrogen SUV with 435-mile range
Hyundai is pushing ahead with plans for hydrogen mobility with the debut of its second-generation Nexo SUV.
Supersized SUVs should pay higher parking charges, say drivers
Drivers have lent their support to calls from campaigners for parking costs in cities to be based on the size of a car and for fairer … Read More »
Charge point stats show soaring installations of ultra-rapid hubs
Public charge point installations in the UK surged in the first quarter of 2025, with ultra-rapid hubs leading the way.
Fleet registrations bounce back in March while EVs record best-ever month
UK new car registrations soared last month in a welcome return to growth that also marked a new high for EV demand.
Kia and LG turn PV5 electric vans into AI-powered smart mobility concepts
Kia is showcasing the potential for its new electric vans to become AI-powered mobility space solutions in collaboration with LG Electronics.
Renault boosts design and refinement for Austral hybrid SUV
The Renault Austral hybrid SUV has been given a midlife revamp, sharpening design and adding new digital tech and comfort-focused features.
Used EV market support vital for zero-emission switch, fleets and leasecos tell government
UK fleet operators, trade bodies and vehicle rental and leasing companies have called for vital action to support used EV market and avoid derailing the zero-emission … Read More »
Škoda Elroq vRS to boast 340hp of power and 340 miles of range
Škoda is launching a vRS performance version of the Elroq six months after the electric compact SUV debuted.
Trump’s tariffs to have far-reaching consequences, auto sector warns
The automotive sector has warned that Trump’s newly announced ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs are likely to have far-reaching consequences, putting automotive jobs at risk, reshaping the … Read More »
Fuel prices down 4p but fall may be short-lived
Petrol and diesel prices have fallen for the first time in months but the price cuts may be short-lived, the RAC has warned.
Polestar 2 gets more range and upgraded tech for 2026 model year
The Polestar 2 electric hatchback has been given a 2026 model year revamp, complete with more range and latest technology.
Europe’s largest public charging network launches with 11,000+ chargers
A new charging network billed as the largest in Europe has launched under a landmark industry collaboration.
Vauxhall Corsa Electric gets range boost and vehicle-to-load capability
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric has gained more range and vehicle-to-load capabilities in a latest update.
Jato launches new used car data solution for fleet and leasecos
Jato Dynamics has debuted a new solution to meet growing demand for accurate, detailed used vehicle information.
Europcar simplifies EV rental with convenient charging process
Europcar has revised its battery charging policy for cars and vans to give drivers extra range and quicker drop-offs.
Ford Fleet Management breaks into salary sacrifice sector
Ford Fleet Management (FFM), the mobility solutions JV between Ford and Ayvens, has debuted a salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with GMP Drivercare.
Volkswagen Multivan and Caddy Cargo now on sale as plug-in hybrids
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Caddy Cargo van and seven-seat Multivan people carrier are now available with plug-in hybrids.
Omoda 9 lands as £45k PHEV SUV with 93-mile electric range
The Omoda 9 all-wheel drive SUV is now on sale in the UK, ready to shake up the market with pricing just under £45k along with … Read More »
April Fools’ Day 2025: The best pranks from the auto sector
This year’s April Fools’ Day has seen companies across the globe publish prank stories and, yet again, the UK automotive sector has come up trumps. Here’s … Read More »
Fuel margins still ‘stuck’ at historic highs, CMA warns
Fuel margins remain stuck at high levels, impacting prices paid by drivers at the pump, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned.
All Vauxhall EVs now priced under £40k to save on VED
Vauxhall has cut prices on its range-topping EVs to avert the Expensive Car Supplement (ECU) on vehicle excise duty (VED).
ONO to showcase smarter way to manage fleet incidents at GBFE 2025
ONO will be on hand at this spring’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes to show operators how to sharpen their incident reporting and management.
Quarter of fleets predict growth, Arval study reveals
More than a quarter of car and van fleets predict growth within the next three years, according to new research from Arval.
Rightcharge seeks fleet industry partners to unlock EV tariff savings
Rightcharge has launched an industry-wide call for collaboration from fleets and industry players to explore solutions to unlock EV tariff savings for electric fleets.
Over two million EV charging sessions on public network every month
More than two million successful electric vehicle charging sessions are now taking place on the UK’s public network each month, Zapmap has revealed.
Bott Group acquires Van Guard Accessories
The Bott Group has acquired UK-based Van Guard Accessories for an undisclosed sum.
Third of EV drivers would revert to ICE if incentives pulled, finds Zenith
Cost remains the biggest barrier for drivers when it comes to transitioning to net zero, latest research by Zenith finds.
Major companies on track for fully electric fleets by 2030
Corporate giants including AstraZeneca, Aviva, Barclays, Capgemini, Costain, Deloitte and Mitie are forging ahead with ambitious plans to operate zero-emission fleets by 2030.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with new EV-related product launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Top news of the week
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April Fools’ Day 2025: The best pranks from the auto sector posted on April 1, 2025
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Polestar 2 gets more range and upgraded tech for 2026 model year posted on April 3, 2025
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Rightcharge seeks fleet industry partners to unlock EV tariff savings posted on April 1, 2025
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Europcar simplifies EV rental with convenient charging process posted on April 2, 2025
Popular road tests
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Suttie’s seven days… with a Dacia Duster posted on 31 March 2025
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Fleet World Fleet: Cupra Tavascan posted on 13 March 2025
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Fleet World Fleet: Renault Scenic E-Tech posted on 25 March 2025
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