Category : Top Stories
BMW gives glimpse of future EV plans with Vision Neue Klasse concept
BMW has revealed its Vision Neue Klasse concept at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, giving an insight into its future EV design and … Read More »
Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept previews EV hot hatch
Volkswagen has revealed its ID. GTI Concept show car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, previewing a forthcoming electric hot hatch.
Renault Scenic E-Tech debuts at Munich Motor Show with 379-mile range
Renault has unveiled its all-electric Scenic E-Tech electric family car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.
Rocketing fuel prices add around £4 to full tank cost
Drivers were hit by one of the biggest monthly fuel price rises in over 20 years in August as petrol shot up by nearly 7p a … Read More »
New Tesla Model 3 revealed
New Tesla Model 3 facelift brings fresh styling, technology, more range and refinement.
New data reveals Government AERs “not fit for purpose”
Data released by Mina, a payment solution for EV charging, reveals the inadequacy of the Government Advisory Electricity Rate, which is set to be increased from … Read More »
New electric Mini unveiled
Mini has unveiled its new fifth generation Mini Cooper Electric and new Mini Countryman at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich.
2024 Volkswagen Passat debuts more estate space and new plug-in hybrids
Volkswagen has premiered its new Passat estate, which will deliver more onboard space and two new plug-in hybrid versions with up to 62 miles of EV … Read More »
EDF offers EV salary sacrifice to SMEs in DriveElectric partnership
Energy firm EDF is providing its SME business customers with access to EV salary sacrifice under a tie-up with DriveElectric.
New report to guide local authorities with charge point location decisions
The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has published a new report to help support local authorities with decisions on where … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz confirms launch of first ultra-rapid charging stations this autumn
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it’s on track with plans to launch its first ultra-rapid charging stations this autumn, open to drivers of all brands and supporting work … Read More »
London Mayor drops plan for Zero Emissions Zone
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has axed plans to introduce a Zero Emissions Zone in central London from 2025.
HMRC decision to not appeal legal ruling paves way for cash allowance claims
HMRC has confirmed that it won’t appeal its recent legal defeat over grey fleet NIC claims, potentially now paving the way for multi-million-pound UK claims.
Citroën pares down grade structure for car line-up
Citroën has introduced a streamlined equipment grade structure across its car line-up in the UK.
Phase-out of ICE vans falling behind government targets, says BVRLA
The UK is behind schedule on its plans to phase out the sale of new ICE commercial vehicles, according to BVRLA members.
DfT publishes MaaS code of practice to support multi-modal travel
The Department for Transport has published a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Code of Practice to help support a shift to multi-modal travel and enable future … Read More »
Auto Windscreens begins trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel
Auto Windscreens has launched a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel source in its fleet vehicles.
JCB retrofits hydrogen engine in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van
JCB has installed its hydrogen engine technology in an existing Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to prove the wider appeal of the technology.
Quarter of fleets worried about CAZ rollout as expanded London ULEZ kicks in
New data shows a quarter (27%) of fleet businesses in the UK are concerned about the expansion of Clean Air Zones and Low Emission Zones as London … Read More »
Free charging for all EVs at Tesla Superchargers
Tesla is enabling all EV owners to charge for free today (29 August 2023) on its anniversary in Europe.
Hyundai reveals new i20 prices and specifications
Hyundai has announced details for its facelifted i20, which gains updated design, new trim levels and higher specification.
Renault LCV range gets more standard equipment at no extra cost
Renault has upgraded its LCV range with a host of extra equipment as standard while retaining existing prices.
New Tesla V4 Supercharger opens to all EVs in UK
Tesla has launched its new-generation V4 Supercharger in the UK, further opening up its charging network to all brands.
HMRC increases Advisory Electricity Rate to 10ppm
HMRC has bumped up its Advisory Electricity Rate for company car drivers as it also publishes Advisory Fuel Rates for the new quarter.
Summer 2023 special digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out
The new edition of Fleet World is now out, bringing unmissable insights from industry experts to help you improve efficiency and get your fleet fit for … Read More »
Parcel delivery fleets to trial hydrogen fuel cell vans
First Hydrogen is opening up fleet trials for its hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) to enable parcel delivery companies to get behind the wheel.
Half of drivers break 30mph speed limit
Driver compliance with speed limits has slightly improved but half of motorists still break the limit on 30mph roads.
Red launches new risk management platform for drivers, vehicles and grey fleet
Red Corporate Driver Training has debuted a new driver, compliance and risk management platform to help streamline duty of care for fleets.
JLR to reuse EV batteries for renewable energy storage system
Used batteries from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) electric vehicles are being repurposed for one of the UK’s largest energy storage systems to maximise the benefits of … Read More »
Comment: How fleet managers can support the grid with the surge in EVs
By Adam Hall, director of energy services, Drax Energy