Category : Top Stories
Drivers beware: New text message parking scam now doing the rounds
Drivers are being warned to be on their guard as a new text message-based parking scam starts doing the rounds.
Repair skills crisis to impact adoption of electric vehicles, warns Thatcham
Thatcham Research is calling for an increase in the Apprenticeship Levy funding cap as it warns that a skills crisis in the vehicle repair sector could … Read More »
Skoda uplifts specs for Fabia, Scala and Kamiq
Škoda is boosting equipment across its Fabia, Scala and Kamiq ranges, delivering enhanced value for drivers.
Carbon reduction still top concern for LCV fleets, reports Northgate
Carbon reduction remains the primary reason for LCV fleets considering a switch to electric vehicles, while charging and implementation concerns are lessening, Northgate has found.
EV giants launch new brand to inform drivers on electric vehicles
Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Fully Charged Show have teamed up to launch ‘Electric Vehicles UK’, a new group dedicated to providing the facts on EVs.
China becomes first country to sell over a million EVs in a month
China has broken records, becoming the first country to sell more than a million electric vehicles in a month.
FMG Repair Services appoints new managing director
FMG Repair Services has promoted operations director Paul Wrigglesworth to the role of managing director with immediate effect.
Kia EV3 to tempt ICE drivers over with ‘game-changing’ technologies
Kia has revealed further details of its upcoming EV3 compact all-electric SUV, which arrives later this year.
Change at the top for Suzuki GB as Dale Wyatt announces early retirement
Dale Wyatt, director of automobile at Suzuki GB, has announced his decision to take early retirement from the company with effect from March 2025.
AFP reworks fleet vehicle Delivery Standard to power up dealer adoption
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reworked its Delivery Standard for fleet vehicles in a move to establish an industry default among dealers.
National Grid teams up with Škoda and Strongs to develop new 4×4 utility EV
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has converted the Enyaq electric car into a new 4×4 utility EV with the help of Škoda and vehicle conversion company … Read More »
Scot Group rolls out new Switch brand across 90 rental locations
Thrifty operator Scot Group has begun the rollout of its new Switch vehicle rental branding across its 90-strong network of UK branches.
Renault’s flagship Rafale plug-in hybrid opens for orders
Renault’s range-topping Rafale E-Tech plug-in hybrid is now on sale in the UK, delivering high performance and efficiency.
Škoda Elroq electric compact SUV teased in first exterior sketches
Škoda has unveiled new details of its Elroq fully electric compact SUV in advance of its autumn world premiere.
Four in 10 employees say next car will be electric, Tusker reveals
Driver appetite for electric vehicles continues to rise, aided by employer salary sacrifice schemes, according to Tusker’s 2024 survey.
MOD trials hydrogen-fuelled chargers to power expanding EV fleet
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully completed a landmark hydrogen power trial to further advance its electric vehicle rollout.
Audi A6 reborn as electric rival to BMW i5
Audi’s fleet favourite A6 has morphed into an all-electric executive car to bring the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.
TfL restricts some customer data access amid ongoing cyber attack
Transport for London (TfL) has temporarily restricted some customer data access as it continues to deal with the ongoing cyber attack.
Fuel duty hike could impact inflation and hit working people, Chancellor warned
The Chancellor has been urged to maintain the current freeze in fuel duty in the upcoming Budget or risk a “devastating” blow to the economy and … Read More »
Self-inspection vehicle solution opens door to streamlined fleet disposals
A new self-inspection solution that can help fleets expedite vehicle disposals and minimise damage costs is now available direct in the UK.
Now is not the time to disincentivise EVs, Allstar tells Chancellor
Allstar has waded into the debate on electric vehicle taxation, urging the Chancellor not to disincentivise EVs yet.
Volvo ditches 2030 all-electric goal
Volvo has rowed back on plans to only sell fully electric cars by 2030 on the back of slow demand for EVs.
BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota collaboration
BMW has confirmed plans to launch its first mass-production hydrogen fuel cell electric car in 2028 using technology from its collaboration with Toyota.
UK fleet industry on the brink of AI boom, data reveals
Almost half (48%) of UK fleet managers are either already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their fleet management or are planning to within the next five … Read More »
Special edition of Fleet World puts spotlight on vehicle and driver health
The latest digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out with a special focus on vehicle and driver health.
New car market falls for first time in two years but EV demand rockets
UK new car registrations fell 1.3% in August, marking their first decline in 24 months.
Driving for Better Business rolls out fleet safety message further with new partners
Driving for Better Business has signed a host of new partners in the fleet, technology, insurance and conference sectors to further roll out its free road … Read More »
Orders open for Volkswagen ID. Buzz seven-seater and 340hp GTX model
Volkswagen has opened order books for the more spacious ID. Buzz seven-seater and the flagship GTX models.
Local charging infrastructure progress should be tracked more effectively
Current UK electric vehicle infrastructure targets should be based on better, more precise metrics to ensure a true reflection of progress, according to a new report.
Volvo refreshes XC90 SUV with new looks and reworked interior
Volvo has given its XC90 large SUV a minor makeover, complete with exterior changes and changes to the cabin.
