Category : Top Stories
First Drive: BYD Dolphin
There are fewer quirks than the Atto3 in this BYD, but the value-for-money offer remains, says John Challen.
UK gets new charge point rules and mandate for local councils
The Government is pushing ahead with new laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier, quicker and more reliable while also mandating local authorities to introduce … Read More »
New tool to help reduce employee commute emissions
A new digital planning tool that can help companies decarbonise their workers’ office commutes is now available.
Six out of 10 companies have no grey fleet policy in place
More than six out of 10 companies (62%) don’t have any form of ‘grey fleet’ policy in place covering business use of employee-owned cars, despite the … Read More »
New BMW 5 Series lands with latest PHEVs and first-ever electric i5
BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series saloon is now available to order in the UK, complete with its first-ever fully electric version and latest plug-in hybrids.
£1bn Rapid Charging Fund still not open for business
A near £1bn funding pot for expanding the UK’s rapid charging facilities on motorways and A-roads remains unallocated more than three years after it was first … Read More »
Uninsured grey fleet remains ‘persistent risk’, warns TTC
Up to three million grey fleet drivers could be on UK roads without valid car insurance.
AFP pioneers new mentoring service to pass on fleet manager expertise
New mentoring services that will enable experienced fleet managers to pass their knowledge on to newer industry entrants are now available from the Association of Fleet … Read More »
Stellantis reboots van line-up with extra electric range and tech
Automotive giant Stellantis has revamped its van line-up for the Citroën, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands, taking the fight to Ford.
Jaguar Land Rover opens £250m EV development centre in UK
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has opened a new £250m (€287.1m) electric vehicle development and testing facility at its engineering centre in … Read More »
EDF and Pod Point team up for UK’s ‘cheapest’ EV energy tariff
A new EV energy tariff said to be the cheapest in the UK has launched from EDF and Pod Point.
Still time to enter Fleet World’s EV survey for chance to win hotel break
Fleet decision-makers still have time to complete Fleet World’s survey on electrification and charging strategies – in return for the chance to win a hotel break.
AA launches mobile servicing solution for fleets and private drivers
The AA has introduced a new on-demand mobile solution, providing fleets and private drivers with vehicle servicing without the need to visit a garage.
Nearly half of speed cameras out of action
Almost half (46%) of speed cameras across England and Wales aren’t in action, prompting concerns for road safety.
Driver anger over UK’s crumbling roads at all-time high, finds survey
Drivers’ anger with the UK’s pothole-plagued roads has hit a new high, according to the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring.
Supplier Stories: Silvey Fleet
Silvey Fleet’s managing director, Miriam James, talks customer feedback, continuous improvement, alternative fuels and expansion into new markets.
Used EV values up 0.6% on back of growing consumer demand
Used electric vehicle values have risen 0.6% month on month to £32,203 so far in October as prices continue to show signs of stabilising.
EVs are second lowest emitter of transport greenhouse gases, DfT data reveals
Newly published government data shows electric vehicles will slash greenhouse gas emissions from transport following mass adoption by drivers.
Center Parcs takes delivery of 200th electric vehicle from CLM
Center Parcs has deployed its 200th electric vehicle from CLM Fleet Management, supporting its ongoing work on creating an eco-friendly fleet.
DfT to focus more on roads repairs after costs for new schemes spiral
The Government has indicated that it will focus more on day-to-day maintenance for UK motorways and A-roads in future rather than investing in major road infrastructure … Read More »
Vast majority of businesses plan to adopt EV salary sacrifice in 2024
More than eight in 10 (83%) of companies plan to offer an electric car salary sacrifice scheme for employees in 2024, new research by The Electric … Read More »
Shell report outlines practical steps for cost-effective fleet decarbonisation
Shell Fleet Solutions has launched a new report exploring the impact of cost on fleet decarbonisation efforts and providing practical recommendations for the way forwards.
Stellantis leads commercial vehicle offensive with new Pro One umbrella brand
Automotive giant Stellantis is embarking on a commercial vehicle offensive, supported by its newly launched Pro One umbrella business.
Revamped Peugeot 208 and E-208 open for orders
Peugeot’s facelifted 208 and fully electric E-208 superminis are now available to order, priced from £20,400 and £32,400 respectively.
Nissan Hyper Punk concept is electric crossover for content creators and artists
Nissan has content creators and artists in its sights with its latest concept unveiling for the Japan Mobility Show.
Volvo enhances EV public charging experience across Europe
Volvo is boosting its public charging offer for customers across Europe to make access, payment and charging a far simpler experience than before.
Fastest peak time charging for EVs falls to lowest cost this year
Charging an EV with an ultra-rapid charger at peak times has fallen to its lowest cost this year, according to the September 2023 AA EV Recharge … Read More »
Interview: Select Fleet Solutions’ Sarah Worthington on her ‘Fleet 15’
Sarah Worthington, corporate sales manager at Select Fleet Solutions, spills the beans to John Challen on her proudest career moment, dream holiday and what the top … Read More »
Used car market set for strong start to 2024, predicts Shoreham
Demand for used cars will increase in early 2024 on the back of growing consumer confidence, predicts Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.
Electric vehicles face £3,400 price hike without urgent EU–UK deal
UK fleets buying EU-made battery electric vehicles face a £3,400 average price hike from 2024 unless an urgent post-Brexit deal on trade tariffs is signed.
