Category : Top Stories
Half of large fleets could be hybrid or electric by 2025
More than half (55%) of fleet operators in the UK and Ireland say they could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, according to new … Read More »
Element 2 to open £4.1m hydrogen hub at Teesside Airport
Element 2 is to construct a new hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside Airport, further its work to turn the Tees Valley into a hub for zero-emission … Read More »
Nissan Ariya gets new entry and top-end models amid pricing rejig
Nissan has revamped its Ariya line-up, adding new entry and top-grade models while slashing pricing for other models.
Volvo culls estates and saloons to go SUV-only in UK
Volvo has confirmed that it’s axing all saloons and estates from its UK line-up as it puts focus on high-demand models.
London councils plan hike in motoring fines
London boroughs have launched a new consultation that could see parking and traffic penalty charges rise from £130 to potentially £160.
Renault Clio E-Tech full hybrid: Prices and specs revealed
Renault’s facelifted Clio is now available to order, solely available as a full hybrid and priced from £21,295.
Mobilize takes stake in Select Car Leasing to launch new leasing brand
Mobilize Financial Services, Renault Group’s financial services arm, has taken a stake in Select Car Leasing and launched a new UK car and van leasing brand.
Carbon reduction is main motivator for LCV fleets to go electric, Northgate finds
Carbon reduction is now the main reason for LCV fleets to shift from diesel to electric, according to Northgate’s latest customer research.
Focus on public charging is alienating people without driveways, warns Co Charger
The electric vehicle charging sector must rethink its approach to ensure motorists without driveways are aware of the vast range of solutions available to help them … Read More »
1 August marks day EV driving becomes ‘free’ in 2023
EV motorists are now effectively driving for ‘free’ for the rest of the year compared to the average petrol driver, new research indicates.
Zenith grows turnover, profits and fleet size in record results
Zenith has posted record-breaking annual financial results, showing latest gains in turnover, profit and fleet size.
Fleets hit by rising SMR costs and delays, warns BVRLA
Vehicle supply issues may finally be abating but fleets are now facing a lack of parts and increasing SMR (service maintenance and repair) costs and delays, … Read More »
New car market on track for slow but steady recovery, finds Cox
UK new car registrations are on track to hit some 1.9 million units for 2023; up 20% from 2022 but still some 17% lower than pre-pandemic.
Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV: Prices and specs revealed
Honda has dropped details of its e:Ny1 electric SUV, which will be priced from £44,995 when order books open late October.
Reported drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high
Government statistics on reported road casualties for 2021 show that between 240 and 280 people were killed in collisions in Great Britain where at least one … Read More »
Grant Shapps welcomes opening of new ultra-rapid EV charging hub
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and MP for Welwyn Hatfield, Grant Shapps, welcomed the expansion of EV charging at The Bakehouse, Welwyn … Read More »
Fantasy Fleet: Eviation Alice electric jet
Fed up with the usual limousine suspects but don’t want to worry about your carbon footprint? Then the Eviation Alice electric jet could be just the … Read More »
RED Driver Training partners with Volkswagen UK
RED Driver Training has partnered with Volkswagen UK to transition its learner fleet to Volkswagen Polo Life models. The roll out across RED Driver Training’s fleet … Read More »
News sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK
Sally Dennis has been appointed as sales director, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK. With over 30 years of automotive experience, Sally brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise … Read More »
Business demand for electric vehicles overtakes ICE in 2023
Electric vehicles were more popular than diesel and petrol vehicles combined in the business contract hire (BCH) market in the first six months of 2023. Data … Read More »
Latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now live
The new edition of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
Marcus Gossen appointed new director of Seat and Cupra UK
Seat and Cupra UK is today announcing the appointment of Marcus Gossen as its new director. He will start in the role on 1 September 2023. … Read More »
EV charging device figures up in all regions of the UK
The latest figures from the UK government reveal there was an increase in total charging devices and those rated rapid or above in all regions of … Read More »
Recharge UK report sets out critical success factors for EV charging
Electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK has published a roadmap of how the sector can accelerate charge point deployment to keep up with the growth of … Read More »
Almost a third of businesses expect fleet growth, finds Arval
Nearly a third (29%) of UK companies expect their vehicle fleet to grow over the next three years, according to latest Arval research.
Fleet Focus: How to hit your mobility targets
The number of mobility options continues to increase, but how can efficiency improvements and costs savings of different modes be best managed? John Challen investigates
Almost half of fleet cars already electric, says Lex Autolease
Business fleets are driving the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK, according to a new report by Lex Autolease
Interview: Polestar on the right path
Having made big strides with sales and new model announcements in 2022, Matt Hawkins, head of sales at Polestar, tells John Challen why the electric brand … Read More »
Dealers slammed for poor EV handovers and lack of specialists
Car dealers are in a unique position to better educate new and prospective buyers about EVs, but many are failing to meet their responsibilities.
Shifting gears: Why the Government must pick up the pace as EV demand soars
Nick Williams, transport managing director at Lloyds Banking Group, outlines how funding and legislation must improve to create the infrastructure needed to meet increasing demand for … Read More »