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Volkswagen Tayron premieres with up to seven seats and PHEV option
Volkswagen has uncovered its new Tayron SUV, delivering a replacement to the Tiguan Allspace and complete with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options.
Dacia enters midsize SUV sector with hybrid Bigster
Dacia has entered the midsize SUV fray with the new Bigster family 4×4.
M42 rated England’s worst motorway while M40 named best
Drivers have rated the M42 as the worst motorway in England in a new survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus.
AFP to share committee expertise more widely to fleets
The Association of Fleet Professionals is adopting new ways to disseminate the work of its committees, creating deeper insights to aid fleet strategies.
BB-EV plots last-mile delivery revolution with new e-cargo bikes
A range of e-cargo bikes designed to revolutionise the logistics and delivery industry has launched in the UK from Busy Bee EV (BB-EV).
Tesla’s longest-range Model 3 ever delivers whopping 436 miles
Tesla has expanded the line-up for its facelifted Model 3 with a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive edition delivering up to 436 miles of WLTP range.
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets … Read More »
Rapid rise in ultra-rapid chargers at motorway services
Two hundred new ultra-rapid chargers have gone live at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year in a supercharged rollout of infrastructure.
Electric van fleets warn London Mayor not to end Congestion Charge exemption
Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption.
Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut
Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show.
UK’s pothole peril needs permanent fix
Pothole-related breakdown incidents have jumped 10,000 compared to last year, prompting calls for Labour to deliver on its pothole manifesto commitments and find a permanent fix.
Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis
Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs.
New entry-level Tesla Model Y now boasts 373-mile range
Tesla has introduced a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric SUV, boosting range.
Hyundai Inster budget EV priced from £23,495
Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications for its Inster baby electric SUV.
Brake reveals winners of UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
More than 40 prominent fleet operators and service providers have earnt recognition for their outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024.
Record EV performance in September down to unprecedented discounting, SMMT warns
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in September with record EV registrations but the automotive sector has warned that growth is unstable and unsustainable without … Read More »
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan rolls out new Ayvens branding in UK
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has officially debuted its new Ayvens brand identity in the UK, following its global launch in October 2023.
Vauxhall slashes prices for electric Corsa and Astra models
Vauxhall has shaved thousands of pounds off prices for its electric Corsa and Astra models, helping more drivers go electric.
Maserati, Peugeot and Polestar electric car reviews in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, delivering latest insights on conventional and electric vehicles.
Fuel prices down 6.5p in September and further drops likely
The average price of petrol and diesel fell by 6.5p in September and prices are likely to come down further in the coming weeks.
New Peugeot E-408 is fully electric fastback crossover with 281-mile range
Peugeot has debuted its E-408 fully electric fastback crossover, driving its mission to become the leading mainstream EV brand in Europe.
Lexus RZ electric SUV gets longer-range, lower-price entry model
Lexus has launched a new entry-level version of its RZ electric SUV, cutting pricing to under £50k and boosting range.
Next-generation Audi Q5 opens for orders
Audi’s third-generation Q5 SUV is now available to order in the UK, priced from £49,950.
Skoda Elroq electric compact SUV to deliver 360-mile range
Škoda’s Elroq has entered the electric compact SUV fray, delivering a highly competitive proposition for fleets.
Nexus unveils new brand and strategic direction
Nexus has relaunched with a new brand and a refreshed look to highlight its continued investment in technology-led innovation.
Drivetech debuts data aggregation platform to help fleets cut risk
Drivetech has launched a fleet data aggregation platform designed to significantly reduce vehicle and driver risk.
Leasys UK launches accident management and fleet safety services
Leasys UK has partnered with FMG to provide accident management and fleet safety services to its corporate customers.
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.
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NEW RENAULT MASTER E-TECH 100% ELECTRIC
As winner of the coveted 2025 International Van of the Year award, new Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric represents a major step forward for the large … Read More »