Category : Top Stories
Large numbers of fleets plan to adopt second-hand vans
Four out of 10 fleets (40%) plan to start using second-hand vans in the next three years, according to research by Arval.
Fleet World wins big at 2024 Newspress awards
Fleet World has once again taken the best Automotive Business Publication title at the Newspress awards.
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux pickup enters testing phase
Toyota’s project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pick-up has stepped up a gear with the start of vehicle testing and evaluations.
Lightfoot gears up for international expansion with key appointments
Lightfoot has made three senior appointments as the fleet telematics specialist gears up for international growth.
Cap HPI experts reveal winners of 2024 Used Car of the Year Awards
Cap HPI has announced the winners of its Used Car of the Year Awards for 2024, following an extensive data-led judging process.
Permanent fix for potholes would prove popular with voters, political parties told
A commitment to permanently fixing the UK’s pothole-ridden roads would help garner votes in the general election and aid the economy too.
Vital road signs obscured by ‘out-of-control’ foliage
Overgrown foliage is obscuring road signs, putting drivers at risk of accidentally breaking speed limits or even potentially compromising their safety.
Prices revealed for Alfa Romeo’s first-ever all-electric car
Alfa Romeo has announced prices for the Junior fully electric SUV, which opens for orders later this month with £33,895 entry pricing and up to 250 … Read More »
Hyundai reveals pricing and specifications for new-look Bayon crossover
Hyundai has opened orders for its updated Bayon crossover, priced from £22,480 and bearing enhanced connectivity and safety features alongside exterior and interior upgrades.
Free educational and mythbusting EV workshops
Mercia Fleet Management, the fleet management division of EV salary sacrifice specialist Fleet Evolution, is offering a series of free educational and myth-busting workshops for electric … Read More »
Volvo starts production of flagship EX90 fully electric SUV
Volvo’s EX90 all-electric flagship SUV is finally rolling off production lines more than 18 months after it was revealed.
Quarter of fleets say EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime
New research showing how UK fleet managers view electric vehicle service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs and downtime compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and … Read More »
Charge point projects disrupted by complexities for seven in 10 fleets
Businesses are charging ahead to install onsite EV charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and help the wider public go electric, but are battling complex … Read More »
New BMW 1 Series on sale with all-petrol line-up
BMW has opened sales for its new 1 Series hatchback, which gains a new design, revamped interior and technology, and revised engine line-up.
Iveco and Foton project to explore electric commercial vehicle cooperation
Iveco and Chinese manufacturer Foton are teaming up to explore a potential collaboration on electric commercial vehicles.
Strong fleet and EV demand helps new car market hold steady
New car registrations in the UK rose 1.7% in May, as soaring fleet and business demand continued to offset a fallback in the private consumer market.
Pump prices dip slightly but drivers ‘yet to get a fair deal’, says RAC
Drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite prices falling slightly in May, according to the RAC.
Scot Group pivots for changing mobility needs with new inhouse rental brand Switch
Scot Group Ltd, which operates the Thrifty Car and Van Rental brand in the UK, is launching a new inhouse vehicle rental business to meet fast-evolving … Read More »
EV market share falls as fleets switch to PHEVs, finds Cap HPI
Rising fleet demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is impacting on battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share, new data from Cap HPI reveals.
Ford kicks off mass production of all-electric Explorer at new Cologne EV centre
Mass production of the all-electric Explorer SUV is now officially underway at Ford’s new Cologne EV centre, springboarding the brand’s plans for a new era of … Read More »
Stellantis and Sixt celebrate 30,000 deliveries in first five months of partnership
Stellantis has announced the delivery of its 30,000th vehicle to Sixt just five months after the firms struck a long-term supply deal.
Dacia opens orders for £14,995 Spring electric supermini
The Dacia Spring electric supermini is officially open for orders – complete with a £14,995 starting price.
Decontented ‘Covid cars’ cause valuation issues in used sector
‘Covid cars’ – models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications – are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says … Read More »
Restimulate private EV market, car dealers urge next government
The electric vehicle market is stagnating and requires action to incentivise take-up, address myths and misinformation, and drive charge point installations, according to the National Franchised … Read More »
UK support for EV retrofits vital to meet green transport goals, says Bedeo
A new white paper exposing “major government and policy gaps” in the UK electric vehicle retrofit market is now out.
Scotland’s new Low Emission Zones come into force
Three new Low Emission Zones have come into force across Scotland, preventing the most polluting vehicles driving within cities.
Electric vans pay for themselves within three years, finds CEBR report
Electric vans can pay for themselves within three years, while non-EV users are looking to switch within five years, new research has found.
Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV unveiled with 600hp and 300-mile range
Jeep has revealed its Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery electric vehicle and a rival to the Tesla Model Y.
New Renault–Geely JV to develop ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines
Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company intended to “disrupt” the sector with ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines.
Next government could face ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if smart motorways not scrapped
Political parties have an opportunity to finally commit to scrapping all ‘smart’ motorways – or potentially face another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if they do nothing.
