Category : Top Stories
Honda reveals pricing for hybrid and PHEV CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new CR-V SUV in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid guise.
First of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs goes live in SSE and M7 alliance
The first of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs planned across the UK is being officially opened today by former cabinet minister and local MP, Sir Brandon … Read More »
Shapps threatens to call out ‘foot-dragging’ on fuel price data
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has warned fuel retailers he will “call out any foot-dragging” over the sharing of pump price data.
Suttie’s seven days… with a BYD Atto 3
Chinese electric car brand BYD may be a newcomer to the UK market but it has big plans for Western markets. Al Suttie checks out its … Read More »
Declining ICE demand will deliver EV switch by 2028, new research reckons
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars could die out before the Government’s 2030 target, as a result of dwindling driver demand, new research suggests.
Supplier Stories: E.On Drive on going electric with ease
David Butters, head of B2B at E.On Drive, explains how his company can deliver a one-stop-shop when it comes to getting fleets EV-ready.
Lords Select Committee launches inquiry into electric vehicles
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles to explore how the Government will achieve its 2030 ICE … Read More »
Interview: Europcar’s Mark Newberry on his ‘Fleet 15’
Mark Newberry, commercial director, UK and Ireland at Europcar Mobility Group, tells John Challen about his proudest career moment and the best takeaway food.
UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q2 as EV sales soar
The UK used car market continues to bounce back strongly from a challenging 2022, supported by recovering production levels and surging demand for EVs.
BMW reveals new armoured 7 Series and fully electric i7
BMW has unveiled armoured versions of the latest 7 Series and fully electric i7, providing customised firearms and explosives protection for at-risk individuals.
MG4 EV Extended Range on sale with 323-mile range
MG Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for its new MG4 EV Extended Range model.
Webfleet smashes Guinness World Record for electric van range in Fiat E-Scudo
Webfleet has set a new Guinness World Record for the greatest distance ever travelled by an electric van on a single charge.
One in five fleet vans not compliant with ULEZ rules
More than one in five vans (21%) don’t meet the requirements of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), new FleetCheck user base data reveals.
EV experts give top tips for fleets on going electric
Industry experts are on hand to ensure the most informed decisions are made when it comes to preparing a business and its drivers for the electric … Read More »
Road Test: Jeep Avenger
A new direction for the brand as Jeep introduces its first electric vehicle. By John Challen.
Used car market set for slow recovery this year, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has predicted a slow yet steady recovery for the UK’s used car sector over the rest of 2023 but warned that challenges persist.
Incoming: Why the EX30 is a big deal for Volvo
John Challen on why Volvo’s smallest-ever SUV has a big role to play in the brand’s all-electric plans.
Interview: Warren Richards on Audi’s back-to-basics approach and EV plans
Warren Richards, head of direct sales at Audi, talks to John Challen about the company’s EV product rollout and the opportunities it presents.
Volvo continues saloon and estate sales to emergency services fleets
Volvo Car UK is continuing sales of saloon and estate models to emergency services customers despite stopping deals with wider fleets.
Ambulance service electrifies fleet with Škoda Enyaq
East Midlands Ambulance Service has added Škoda’s fully electric Enyaq SUV to provide zero-emission rapid response support.
2024 Mazda3 delivers revamped grades and higher spec
The 2024 Mazda3 is now on sale in both hatchback and saloon guise, introducing a revised range structure and updated specification.
Warning for pump prices as oil costs climb
The average price of petrol climbed for the second month in a row in July amid warnings of bigger forecourt price rises.
Dacia Duster proves firm favourite with community first responders
The Dacia Duster is fast becoming the vehicle of choice for community first responders (CFR) following South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) decision to … Read More »
BP invests £4m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon
BP Ventures has made a £4m investment in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon and signed a commercial agreement that will help companies decarbonise and optimise fleet … Read More »
First four local authorities sign up to fleet charging pledge
A quartet of local authorities have already signed up to the BVRLA’s new Fleet Friendly Charging Pledge less than a month after it launched.
Government urged not to U-turn on EV transition
Trade body ChargeUK has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “stand firm” on the transition to electric vehicles amid mounting concerns of a U-turn on … Read More »
First Hydrogen van racks up 400-mile range in SSE trials
SSE has reported strong vehicle performance and long driving ranges in its trials of First Hydrogen’s zero-emission van.
Workplace EV charging provision set to double in next 12 months
The number of UK businesses offering on-site electric vehicle charging is set to double in the next year, research from Arval Mobility Observatory indicates.
Toyota unveils retro-look Land Cruiser
Toyota has premiered its new Land Cruiser, which gains retro styling and new technologies to enhance its on- and off-road credentials.
What’s hindering EV adoption in different countries across the globe?
With many governments striving to meet their part of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty that prioritises an increase in EVs, Dunstan Power, managing director of … Read More »