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Interview: Victor Zhang of Omoda & Jaecoo UK reveals his ‘Fleet 15’
Victor Zhang, executive vice president of Omoda & Jaecoo UK, tells John Challen about his dream job growing up and favourite film.
Record £1.6bn investment to fill potholes and repair roads
The Government has announced a record £1.6bn investment to fill potholes and repair roads across England for 2025/26.
EV charging prices static, AA Recharge Report finds
UK electric vehicle charging prices remain competitive and stabile, while fuel prices are rising, the AA’s latest EV Recharge Report reveals.
CMA clarifies charging installation misunderstanding for councils
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has helped unlock a barrier to boosting the EV network by clarifying a charging installation misunderstanding for councils.
M20 closure to remove Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas
National Highways is closing sections of the M20 overnight from Sunday into Monday to enable the removal of the Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas.
Grey fleet drivers not made to sign driving for work policies
Fleets are exposing themselves to risk by not implementing robust regulatory and training policies for grey fleet drivers, TTC Group has found.
Car manufacturing drops a third in worst November since 1980
UK car production fell by 30.1% in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline and the worst performance for the month since 1980.
Honda Prelude to return to UK as hybrid coupé
Honda has confirmed its Prelude sports coupé will arrive in Europe early 2026, complete with hybrid technology and an advanced new gearbox.
Honda to unveil two ‘0 Series’ prototype EVs at CES 2025
Honda is presenting a pair of 0 Series prototype models at CES 2025 ahead of their introduction to the global market from 2026.
2025 outlook and EV tests in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing the latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
Third of motorists support instant roadside bans for drink-driving
Tougher sentences and instant roadside bans could be the most effective solutions to tackle drink-driving, according to a survey of UK motorists.
Honda and Nissan in possible merger talks, reports suggest
Honda and Nissan are investigating a merger that would enable them to better compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers such as BYD, reports suggest.
Proactive drug and alcohol screening could save lives this Christmas, says TTC
More than one in 10 (11%) of motorists have driven despite knowing they have consumed more than the legal drink drive limit, a new study has … Read More »
JCT600 VLS appoints first-ever commercial director to drive strategy
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has appointed Manjinder (Manny) Singh as commercial director in a newly created role to help drive its customer-focused business strategy forward.
GWM reveals UK launch pricing for hybrid SUV
GWM has revealed that its Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV will go on sale in the UK from February 2025, priced from £23,995 to £29,995.
Iain Forsyth to assume reins at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has named Iain Forsyth as its managing director, effective from 1 March 2025.
SMEs could save over £11,000 a van by going electric, economics think-tank finds
Small businesses in Europe could save over £11,000 a van over three years by switching to electric vans thanks to charging savings compared to fuel costs … Read More »
Mitie adds 6,000th electric vehicle to fleet
Mitie has deployed the 6,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, marking the latest major milestone in its journey to net zero.
Zurich renews fleet management contract with Zenith
Financial services provider Zurich has renewed its contract with Zenith, encompassing vehicle leasing, fleet management and salary sacrifice provision.
BP Pulse to transform DPD’s depot charging in new infrastructure deal
BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD are working together to transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its nationwide depot network.
Scottish government opens consultation on charging plans
The Scottish Government has reiterated that private sector investment will play a critical role in delivering thousands of charge points by 2030 as it opens a … Read More »
ZEV mandate rollback would threaten UK investment, government warned
Weakening ZEV mandate targets would threaten billions of pounds of UK investment, the UK government has been warned.
Vauxhall reveals pricing and specification for Movano Hydrogen
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen ahead of orders opening in spring 2025.
BYD reveals prices and specs for Sealion 7 electric SUV
BYD has revealed details for its Sealion 7 electric SUV ahead of its launch in Q1 2025.
UK charge point rollout on track, but several hurdles remain
Public EV charge point installations in the UK are on track for the Government’s 2030 target but major challenges remain on the location of charge points, … Read More »
Genesis to make further inroads in fleet and sal-sac sectors in 2025
Luxury Korean automotive brand Genesis is ramping up its focus on businesses, SMEs and user-choosers during 2025 following strong success in the last year.
GWM Ora to rebrand and expand product offering
Chinese EV brand GWM Ora is embarking on big changes for 2025 with a rebrand and the launch of its Havel model line-up in the UK.
New public sector fleet group launched by AFP
A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in … Read More »
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV
Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025.
First Drive: Skywell BE11
Another new name from the East has arrived, but does it have the products to match? John Challen finds out.
