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Electric van startup Canoo files for bankruptcy
Electric van startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and announced that it is ceasing operations “immediately” and liquidating its assets.
Stellantis compact vans now available in new ‘Plus’ trim
Stellantis Pro One has introduced a new mid-range trim level across its compact van line-up, bringing improved connectivity and practicality.
Drug driver deaths up 50%, warns AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drivers killed in collisions where the driver was under the influence of drugs, according to the AA Charitable Trust.
Green startup secures major funding to decarbonise commercial EVs
Aegis Energy is to launch the first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles in the UK with the help of major new funding.
Selsia returns to Great British Fleet Event to spotlight repair specialism
Fleet operators attending the 2025 Great British Fleet Event will be able to hear from Selsia about the benefits of outsourcing their vehicle accident repair requirements.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Explorer electric SUV
Can Ford’s recently launched Explorer EV make its presence felt in the family SUV sector? Al Suttie tries out the extended-range RWD version for a week.
DKV Mobility appoints country manager to drive expansion in Britain
DKV Mobility, a leading platform for international mobility services, has appointed Neil White as country manager for Britain.
Declining state of local roads is ‘national embarrassment’, say MPs
The declining state of England’s local roads is now a national embarrassment as a multibillion-pound repair backlog grows, MPs have warned.
Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built premium compact SUV
Polestar has confirmed plans to add a premium compact SUV to its electric car range, squaring up to the Porsche Macan.
Venson reveals secrets of successful tendering and fleet procurement
A new white paper that navigates the pitfalls of fleet procurement for a successful tender process is now out from Venson Automotive Solutions.
Royal Mail’s 6,000th EV joins fleet
Royal Mail has deployed its 6,000th electric vehicle, bolstering the company’s position as one of the largest electric delivery fleets in the UK.
Vauxhall Frontera SUV on sale in electric and petrol versions
Vauxhall has opened orders for its Frontera SUV, priced from £23,495 for both electric and petrol models.
Market disruption from EVs will accelerate UK automotive change in 2025
Mistrust of valuation forecasts, more vehicle recalls and the challenge of closing an ‘EV servicing gap’ will define Britain’s struggling automotive market in 2025, according to … Read More »
Nissan, JATCO and UK government strike £50m deal for new EV plant in Sunderland
Nissan and the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO) have secured a £50m investment deal to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland in partnership with the … Read More »
All-new Volkswagen Transporter goes on sale
Order books are now open for the all-new Transporter panel van in both diesel and fully electric guise.
Entries open for 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers and suppliers can kick-start their new year by entering the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, championing the best of corporate motoring and mobility in … Read More »
Tunnel closures linked to threefold rise in dangerous driving on London roads
Blackwall Tunnel closures have been linked to increased congestion and a threefold rise in dangerous driving on roads in the capital.
Nexus hits record high for rental demand
Nexus has reported a record number of vehicles on rent during December 2024, continuing its period of sustained growth.
Euro NCAP reveals safest cars tested in 2024
Euro NCAP has revealed its Best-in-Class cars, highlighting the safest models tested in 2024.
Sal-sac surge and business car demand propel BVRLA fleet growth
The BVRLA’s car lease fleet rose 3.3% in Q3 2024 on the back of booming salary sacrifice demand and rising business contract hire (BCH) uptake.
Cost of pothole damage to vehicles hits new high
Pothole damage to vehicles cost UK drivers a whopping £579m in 2024, hitting a new high.
Dacia Bigster SUV priced from under £25k
Dacia’s Bigster mid-size SUV is set to shake up the sector with entry pricing confirmed at under than £25k.
Fastest and slowest regions for fleet SMR lead times revealed
London is the fastest region in the UK and the South West the slowest for fleet vehicle service, maintenance and repair (SMR) lead times, new data … Read More »
Stellantis appoints new B2B director and MDs for Peugeot and Fiat
Stellantis has shaken up its UK management team with a raft of new appointments.
Škoda reveals UK prices and specs for enhanced Enyaq
Škoda has announced UK prices, line-up and final specifications for its updated Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé less than a week after revealing the revamped EVs.
Controversial five-minute parking rule could be scrapped in sector review
The private parking sector has pledged to address the controversial five-minute parking rule and fast-track other improvements to better protect consumers.
Volkswagen Group extends discounted Ovo charging to fleets
Volkswagen Group fleet customers can now charge for 7p/kWh at home at any time of the day or night under an expanded partnership with Ovo.
Radical government action needed to solve ZEV mandate issues
Radical action – not government “tinkering” – is essential to solve issues surrounding the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to FleetCheck.
Isuzu campaign urges pickup buyers to beat major tax hikes
Isuzu UK has launched a campaign urging double-cab buyers to order their new pickups now ahead of major tax changes this spring.
AFP links with BVRLA to offer salary sacrifice course for fleets
A new salary sacrifice course is available for members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in partnership with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association … Read More »
