Category : Top Stories
Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event with its electrified SUV line-up
Mazda has confirmed its attendance as an event partner at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, giving fleets the chance to see its electrified SUV range … Read More »
Used EV prices rebound in Q4 2023, reports Autorola
Used electric vehicle prices made a comeback at the end of 2023, data from Autorola reveals.
Updated Volkswagen T-Cross goes on sale in UK
Volkswagen’s updated T-Cross is now available in the UK, featuring new design features and enhanced standard equipment and technology.
Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group.
AFP unveils new training programme amid record-high demand
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled its training programme for 2024, providing an extensive offering amid record levels of demand.
E-Training World launches module on how to avoid common collision situations
E-Training World has released a new module focused on helping drivers avoid collisions.
AFP to share benefits of membership at 2024 Great British Fleet Event
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has confirmed it will return to the Great British Fleet Event, promoting the benefits of membership.
Electric SUVs prove viable fleet alternative to vans
Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported.
BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla
China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker in the last quarter of 2023.
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law
New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 … Read More »
Fleet trends for 2024: The view from the sector experts
2024 is now upon us – and some of the UK’s pre-eminent fleet sector specialists give their views on what the next 12 months have in … Read More »
Motorway electric vehicle charger target missed, finds RAC
The Government has fallen “well short” of a vital target for high-speed motorway electric vehicle chargers, new research by the RAC reveals.
Used values starting to return to seasonal norms, says Cap
Used car values at three years / 60,000 miles fell by 2.1% in December, getting closer to normal seasonal movements, according to Cap HPI.
UK’s first public hydrogen-powered EV chargers go live
A new electric vehicle charging facility powered by hydrogen has gone live at Cairn Lodge Services on the M74 in Lanarkshire, averting pressure on the grid.
UK car production rockets 14.8% in November
UK car manufacturing output soared 14.8% in November, representing the best performance for the month since 2020.
UK and EU sign off on deal to avoid tariffs on electric vehicles
The EU and UK have today ratified a deal to extend trade rules on electric vehicles until the end of 2026, narrowly avoiding the risk of … Read More »
BP Pulse more than doubles number of ultra-fast charge points
BP Pulse has reported significant progress in the rollout and reliability of its rapid and ultra-fast EV charging network in the UK.
SsangYong UK becomes KGM Motors
SsangYong Motor UK has rebranded as KGM Motors UK (KGM) with immediate effect in line with the new global identity.
Rise in dangerous level of van tyre wear reported
i247 Group has reported a rise in very low tyre treads on vans, putting fleets at increased risk of tyre failure and blowouts.
Electric Green and Royal Mail join forces to pilot bi-directional wireless EV charging solution
Electric Green, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions company, today announces a strategic collaboration with Royal Mail and QEnergy to demonstrate the advantages of bi-directional wireless … Read More »
Government funding awarded to project to prove EVs are assets to the grid
A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be used to smooth … Read More »
Citroën unveils new ë-SpaceTourer MPV
Citroën has revealed its updated ë-SpaceTourer MPV with a new front-end and design consistent with the new brand identity.
Nio completes 648 miles on a single charge with new Ultra Long Range battery
Chinese EV challenger brand Nio has proven the capabilities of its new battery technology after completing a 648-mile journey on a single charge.
BVRLA’s Nora Leggett steps down after three decades of service
Nora Leggett is to retire from the BVRLA at the end of December 2023, after more than 26 years serving its members.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring new insights on operating EVs and road tests of the latest vehicle … Read More »
Critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024 revealed
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by energy giant Vitol, has shared its 2023 fleet industry insights and critical success factors for fleet electrification in 2024.
Motorway services topple supermarkets as most popular charging location, finds Zapmap
Motorway services and EV charging hubs have displaced supermarket car parks as the most popular charging locations in the UK, according to new research from Zapmap.
Myths and misinformation about EVs now ‘deeply embedded’
Myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles are now firmly entrenched in many consumers’ minds, undermining confidence in the shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles.
New EV charging for North London
New Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in North London have been energised and are ready to use, thanks to a partnership through the UK Power Networks … Read More »
Petrol prices fall to lowest level since October 2021
Latest RAC data shows the average price of petrol has fallen to its lowest for more than two years.
