Category : Top Stories
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.
EDF’s EV customers to earn money for supporting the grid
Energy firm EDF has secured its first Distribution System Operator flexibility contracts that could see its customers lower their bills for EV charging.
Webfleet expands CO2 reporting capability with Scope 2 insights
Webfleet’s CO2 reporting tool is now able to track Scope 2 emissions and deliver distance-based measurements, providing more comprehensive insights for fleets.
Geely-owned Farizon brand to break into UK electric van market from 2025
Chinese automotive giant Geely is entering the UK commercial vehicle sector via its dedicated commercial vehicle brand, Farizon.
New flexible vehicle rental solution goes live from Switch
New vehicle rental brand Switch has launched a flexible mobility service called ‘MySwitch’.
Revamped Citroën C4 and C4 X get bolder looks and major price cut for electric ë-C4
Citroën’s new-look C4 family hatchback, C4 X saloon and their electric counterparts are launching in the UK, complete with a big price cut for the ë-C4 … Read More »
M20 closure this week as Operation Brock returns for Christmas
National Highways is closing the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Sunday 15 December to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed.
Risk warning to drivers using country lanes to avoid traffic jams
Drivers using country lanes to escape from congested motorways have been warned of the dangers to themselves and other road users.
Peugeot completes electric line-up with E-408 fastback arrival
Peugeot’s E-408 fastback is now on sale, delivering up to 281 miles of range and cementing the brand’s EV line-up.
School Streets expansion could expose fleets to more driving fines, warns Lightfoot
A government rollout of more ‘School Streets’ schemes could impact on fleet operations and lead to more driver fines and administration, according to Lightfoot.
First Drive: Skoda Elroq
The Czech manufacturer has enjoyed huge success with the Enyaq SUV, but will history repeat itself with that car’s smaller sibling? John Challen heads to Mallorca … Read More »
Fleet refuelling and recharging at lowest cost since before cost-of-living crisis
The cost to refuel cars and vans – either at the pump or at the charger for EVs – is now at the lowest cost since … Read More »
Union calls for Stellantis rethink on Luton closure following Tavares departure
Unite, the union for automotive workers, has called on automotive giant Stellantis to halt the planned closure of its Luton van plant following the resignation of … Read More »
Fastned and Places for London advance plans for new public charging hubs
Ultra-rapid charging network Fastned and Places for London, the TfL property company, are advancing plans to rapidly expand London’s public electric vehicle charging network under a … Read More »
Volkswagen Transporter prices and specs revealed
Work volumes and skilled labour are seen as the key challenges in the repair sector, a new Enterprise Rent-A-Car survey reveals.
Entry-level Polestar 3 model gets official 438-mile range
The entry-level Polestar 3 SUV has been officially rated with a 438-mile WLTP range, giving it the longest range in its class.
AA Business Services launches road risk management ‘yellow paper’ for fleets
A new ‘yellow paper’ highlighting road risk factors for fleets and how to tackle them is now out from AA Business Services.
Geotab wins second Prince Michael award for international road safety
Geotab has won the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in the Technologies for the Safe System category for the second year in a row.
Delivery roadmap for UK net zero transport launches
A Delivery Roadmap that establishes the interventions required across key policy areas for net zero transport has launched today by Zemo Partnership.
Vehicle-to-grid could slash fleet EV charging cost to £250 a year
Vehicle-to-grid charging could significantly slash average EV charging costs, delivering massive savings for fleets.
Fleet sales falter but EV uptake surges on back of discounts
New car registrations have fallen for the second month running while EV uptake rose on the back of major discounting as the market races to meet … Read More »
Government’s advisory electric rate leaving fleet EV drivers out of pocket
Electric vehicle business drivers are being left out of pocket by hundreds of pounds a year when relying on official government reimbursement rates.
Worse yet to come on EV residual value crisis, leasing and fleet sector warned
The electric vehicle crisis is set to deepen further, bringing further disruption to leasing firms, fleets and the automotive sector.
Volkswagen Transporter prices and specs revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed UK specifications and pricing for the all-new Transporter panel van in diesel and fully electric models.
Cox Automotive launches LCV appraisal and valuation platform
Cox Automotive has launched a new appraisal and valuation tool that’s designed explicitly for LCVs and said to be a UK-first.
