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DPD hits EV milestone with third of final-mile fleet now fully electric
DPD UK says it’s on track to almost halve vehicle emissions after reaching new milestones for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Amazon starts e-cargo bike deliveries in Norwich
Amazon has deployed a fleet of electric cargo bikes at its delivery station in Norwich to decarbonise deliveries.
Brake reveals date and theme for Road Safety Week 2024
Road safety charity Brake has announced the theme and dates for this year’s Road Safety Week.
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new EV world record with epic 569-mile journey
A Ford Mustang Mach-E piloted by Webfleet-sponsored drivers has set a new electric car world record after racking up an incredible 569 miles on a single … Read More »
Record number of dangerous driving videos sent to police
Brits are increasingly turning to dashcams to keep them safe on the road, new data reveals.
UK drivers still overpaying 5p a litre for petrol and 8p for diesel
Pump prices remained “stubbornly static” in July despite scope to be lowered.
‘Encouraging’ growth in number of EV technicians but skills gap remains
Almost one in four technicians are now qualified to work on electric vehicles but the UK still faces a postcode lottery for EV skills.
PHEV and HEV demand from fleets rising as BEV falls, finds Cap
Fleet uptake of plug-in hybrids and full hybrids has risen in recent months at the expense of fully electric cars, according to Cap HPI.
Nissan names Bryan Curtis as fleet director as Marco Capozzoli departs
Nissan GB has appointed Bryan Curtis as its new fleet director with immediate effect.
Fleet demand spurs new car market to two straight years of growth
The UK new car market rose 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth, driven yet again by surging fleet demand.
Bank of England cuts interest rates
The Bank of England has cut rates to 5%, marking the first drop since March 2020, which is likely to lead to lower mortgage repayment deals.
Crash testing makes Club Car Urban “safest in sector”
Club Car, the global manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the bar for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model.
BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition
BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
Targa Telematics rebrands to become Targa Viasat UK
Targa Telematics announces the consolidation and rebranding of its UK subsidiaries with the new name Targa Viasat UK.
Audi unveils the all-new A6 e-tron
Audi has announced the launch of the all-electric A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant, with a 466-mile driving range and up to 550PS.
NatWest Group issues the first bond by a UK bank dedicated to financing EVs
NatWest Group has today issued its first Electric Vehicle Green bond raising net proceeds of £631 million from institutional investors based in the UK, Europe & … Read More »
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX models on sale in the UK from 1 August
The new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer can be ordered through any Volkswagen UK Retailer from Thursday 1 August. Prices start from £61,980 and … Read More »
Kia EV3 prices and specifications announced
Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s latest EV.
New Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon now available to order in the UK
The two new Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon models feature a redesigned exterior and interior alongside new plug-in hybrid technology, delivering 272PS and more than 70 … Read More »
Siemens launches fleet and energy management solution for fleet businesses
Siemens has launched a new Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in the UK, providing the design, installation, management and financing of electric charging infrastructure as well as fleet … Read More »
Three-year old used EVs fall in value by 43.8% in 18 months reports Indicata
The average three-year-old used electric car is now 43.8% cheaper than eighteen months ago according to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch report.
Peugeot opens orders for the new 5008 electric seven-seat SUV
The new 5008 offers three electrified powertrains and is available from £37,360 OTR with a hybrid powertrain, from £43,350 OTR as a plug-in hybrid and the … Read More »
B–ON appoints former Nissan exec as chief commercial officer
B–ON, the electric mobility provider, announced today the appointment of key senior executive Nicolas Tschann as chief commercial officer (CCO).
Vehicle theft remains stubbornly high while theft from vehicles drops slightly
Figures from the Office of National Statistics released today show that vehicle theft remained stubbornly high with 129,159 vehicles stolen between April 2023 and March 2024, … Read More »
Global EV sales hit record high
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have recorded the best ever Q2 on record, with sales up nearly a fifth (19%) on the first quarter of 2024.
On the move: mobility initiatives for on-the-go fleets
As fleets look at more efficient ways of transporting people, traditional options face competition. We look at what choices are available and find out how fleets … Read More »
Andersen introduces 7-year warranty on all new home charger installations
EV drivers choosing a home charge point from the designer charging brand Andersen will now benefit from the longest warranty in the market. The company has … Read More »
FREENOW joins efforts with bp to support drivers with EV charging
Taxi app, FREENOW, is joining efforts with bp to support all drivers on the platform.
LCV ‘sale of the year’ sees thousands raised as buyers battle for best buys
An auction event staged by Novuna Vehicle Solutions and Manheim Auction Services saw almost 250 buyers compete for £1.9 million worth of LCV stock – raising … Read More »
AFP Comment: Five ‘easy wins’ for the new Labour government
Five “easy wins” have been identified by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) that the industry body is aiming to promote to the new Labour government.