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Zenith appoints Richard Jones as new CEO
Former MotoNovo MD Richard Jones is joining Zenith as its group chief executive officer (CEO), subject to FCA approval.
First images of Renault 4 E-Tech 100% electric revealed
Renault has unveiled details of the Renault 4 E-Tech 100% electric’s exterior, in the buildup to its reveal during the Paris Motor Show on 14 October.
Vauxhall starts UK fleet trials of hydrogen vans
The first fleet trials of the Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen are now underway ahead of the arrival of the Movano Hydrogen later this year.
AFP to launch fleet intelligence consultancy service
A new consultancy service providing dedicated fleet expertise is launching from the Association of Fleet Professionals later this year.
BVRLA appoints Toby Poston as new chief executive
The BVRLA has appointed Toby Poston as its next chief executive after Gerry Keaney retires at the end of the year.
Pay-per-mile road pricing not on agenda, government confirms
The Government has dismissed reports of an imminent announcement on a pay-per-mile road pricing scheme, allaying driver and industry concerns.
AA warns of phishing emails and takes steps to beat scammers
The AA has alerted consumers to a new phishing email from scammers that claims people have won an emergency car kit.
Fleets, leasing and auto firms warned of GDPR obligations on deleting vehicle data
Fleets, leasing firms and automotive service firms have been reminded of their obligations on deleting data from vehicles under UK and EU GDPR regulations.
Used EV values rise in September after 24 months of decline, Cap HPI reports
Used electric car values rose 1% at the three-year mark in September, according to new figures from Cap HPI.
Hydrogen vans far more viable under 2030 hybrid extension, says FleetCheck
Government plans to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential “window of opportunity” for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, … Read More »
New ‘eye-snatching’ trend sees criminals rip out premium car headlights
An emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’ could see fleets and drivers with premium cars at risk of damage to headlight assemblies.
Government needs to ‘move fast and fix things’ to cut road deaths, Brake warns
Brake has urged the Government to extend its ‘move fast and fix things’ motto to road safety to urgently save lives.
Fleet trend for larger EVs skewing used market, VRA meeting hears
Fleet dominance of the new electric car market is skewing the used sector, impacting demand and values, delegates at the September Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting … Read More »
Mercia Fleet Management launches EV subscription service
Mercia Fleet Management has introduced a new electric vehicle subscription service, designed to help corporate customers go electric at affordable prices while meeting short-term vehicle needs.
UK road deaths fall 5% but concerns for seatbelt rates and pedestrian fatalities
Deaths on UK roads fell 5% last year but significant work is still needed to tackle fatality and casualty numbers.
JLR injects £500m to turn Halewood into ‘EV factory of the future’
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – is radically transforming its 61-year-old factory in Halewood, Merseyside, into the “EV factory of the future” with … Read More »
AA reveals latest UK charging rates and calls for more rural EV chargers
EV drivers saw a slight increase in flat-rate costs for both fast and rapid speeds, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for August.
Stellantis and Leapmotor JV lands in UK with affordable EVs
Leapmotor International, the new EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has made its European debut with the unveiling of its C10 family SUV and … Read More »
TfL’s Places for London selects Fastned for new ultra-rapid charging hub JV
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has signed up Fastned as the preferred partner for its new ultra-rapid charging hub joint … Read More »
Petrol prices fall to three-year low in UK
Average petrol prices at UK pumps fell to 135.7p a litre yesterday (24 September), hitting a three-year low.
Canoo sets stage for UK electric van launch with new Bicester base
US brand Canoo is paving the way for the UK launch of its futuristic electric vans with the opening of its first commercial operations.
Fleets adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles, Arval finds
A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new Arval research shows.
One in 10 commercial fleet vehicles in South West could run on hydrogen by 2030
Some 2-10% of commercial vehicles in south west England will run on hydrogen by 2030, a new study has found.
Armoured Skoda Kodiaq built to resist bullets and grenade blasts
Škoda has built an armoured version of its Kodiaq five-seater large SUV, built to withstand bullets and grenade blasts.
DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning drivers to beware of scam text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges.
Geotab delivers integrated turnkey telematics for Volkswagen Group fleets
Geotab has partnered with Volkswagen Group to offer integrated turnkey fleet telematics.
New risk rating model could cut fleet premiums for safer, more secure vehicles
A major revamp of the current Group Rating insurance assessment model could deliver cheaper premiums for fleets and consumers opting for safer and more secure vehicles.
RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleets
RAC Connected, the RAC’s inhouse telematics division, has partnered with Continental Automotive to offer fleets and business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of … Read More »
Almost one in five UK fleets plan full EV switch by 2030
New research revealing UK fleet ambitions to go fully electric by 2030 is now out from Wex.
Used EV ‘crisis’ to impact fleet lease rates and decarbonisation, BVRLA warns
Fleet uptake of electric vehicles and UK decarbonisation targets are at risk unless the Government acts now to strengthen demand for used EVs, the BVRLA has … Read More »
