Category : Top Stories
English councils rake in more than £1bn in parking fees
Councils in England brought in just over £1bn in parking fees and charges for the 2023/24 financial year.
AA Business Services helps fleets navigate connected technology
AA Business Services has launched a new thought leadership publication to help fleets leverage data and technology in an evolving mobility landscape.
Used electric vehicle prices on the rise, Indicata data shows
Prices for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are rising following months of falls, while the fastest-selling used cars are all electric now.
Pay-per-mile road pricing is crucial step in EV era, says Tony Blair’s think-tank
Road pricing is back in the headlines again after the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) became the latest to urge the Government to implement … Read More »
Transport grant winners include ICEing deterrent and charging projects
Sustainable mobility projects that include a new solution to EV charger bay blocking and other charging developments have scooped a share of a £1.4m competition.
Ayvens and Wheels renew global strategic alliance
Ayvens and north American fleet management giant Wheels have renewed their global alliance following Ayvens’ merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.
Skoda boosts Karoq specifications with new Edition trims
Škoda has revamped the line-up for its Karoq family SUV with the arrival of new bumper specification Edition grades.
IAM RoadSmart urges Chancellor to freeze fuel duty and take radical steps on road safety
IAM RoadSmart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain the fuel duty freeze in next week’s Autumn Budget and take action to save lives and … Read More »
New V2G project trials AC workplace charging to lower cost of energy
A new project trialling vehicle-to-grid workplace charging using AC rather than DC technology is now underway to assess the cost-cutting potential.
Co Charger launches fleet electrification support package to cut public charging downtime
Co Charger, the UK’s community charging platform, has debuted a new fleet electrification support package as it publishes shocking data on the hidden costs of charging … Read More »
ComfortDelGro’s CityFleet Networks to acquire Addison Lee for £269.1m
Global transport group ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that its CityFleet Networks subsidiary is acquiring Addison Lee for £269.1m.
Call for European capitals to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030
Governments in the UK and across Europe are being urged to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 to drive take-up of electric vans.
Quartix SafeSpeed database reveals UK’s worst roads for speeding
The M6 Toll is one of the UK’s worst roads for regular speeding, according to new research.
FMG appoints new managing director
Accident management business FMG has promoted Andy Chandler to the role of managing director.
Drivers warned of autumn spike in crashes following clock change
The AA has urged drivers to take care on the roads after the clocks go back this weekend as new data shows a spike in crashes … Read More »
Almost a fifth of all miles on British roads driven in vans
Vans continue to be the workhorse of Britain, accounting for 18% or almost a fifth of all miles driven on roads.
Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring to help fleets ensure EVs are ready for work
Webfleet has debuted a new EV Charger Monitoring solution that allows fleets to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers across a single platform.
AFP fleet training calendar for 2025 launches with record sessions
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued its 2025 training calendar, complete with boosted capacity and a record number of training days.
New-look Vauxhall Mokka drops entry-level petrol and electric powertrains
Vauxhall has updated its Mokka crossover with a new look, latest technology and a streamlined powertrain line-up.
Hongqi reveals prices for luxury EVs in Europe ahead of UK arrival
Chinese carmaker Hongqi has announced prices for its EH7 and EHS7 electric cars following its official debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Passenger restrictions on new drivers could save young lives, government told
New drivers under the age of 21 should be banned from carrying similar-age passengers for six months after passing their test, the Government has been told.
Driver interest in ICE vehicles down significantly, EY report reveals
UK consumer intent for electric vehicle purchases continues to build while interest in petrol and diesel vehicles remains in decline, according to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer … Read More »
Blakedale extends traffic management hire fleet with EVs
Traffic management and specialist vehicle supplier Blakedale has added additional 3.5-tonne Impact Protection Vehicles (IPVs) and a range of electric vehicles to its hire fleet to … Read More »
AA launches Vixa car wellness app
Three in 10 (30%) drivers are unsure how to check their tyres properly, so that they are turning to The AA’s new ‘wellness for cars’ app … Read More »
Skywell Q electric hatch unveiled as Volkswagen ID.3 rival
Chinese brand Skywell has unveiled its Q all-electric hatchback at the 2024 Paris Motor Show ahead of its arrival in the UK.
TfL cracks down on ULEZ penalty charge evaders
Transport for London (TfL) is stepping up its enforcement against drivers who persistently evade fines for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) contraventions.
UK fleet managers more cautious about AI adoption than European peers
Fleet managers in the UK are taking a more cautious approach to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology than their European colleagues.
New government taskforce to tackle spiralling insurance costs
The Government has created a new taskforce to crack down on the spiralling costs of car insurance.
New Audi A3 PHEV delivers 88-mile electric range and 5% BiK
Audi is launching a new A3 Sportback plug-in hybrid, delivering a huge 88 miles of all-electric range and qualifying for 5% Benefit-in-Kind.
Citroën C4 and C4 X updated with bolder new looks and latest technology
Citroën has uncovered its facelifted C4 hatchback and C4 X saloon at the Paris Motor Show.
