Category : Top Stories
Pothole breakdowns up 29% in April, warns AA
Pothole-related breakdowns continue to surge in the UK as the UK’s road conditions worsen.
BMW reveals new 5 Series and first-ever fully electric i5
BMW has taken the wraps off the eighth-generation 5 Series saloon and the fully electric i5, available to order now ahead of first deliveries in October.
Vauxhall Corsa gains longer-range electric powertrain in major update
Vauxhall has given its Corsa supermini a major makeover, delivering a bold new look and an additional electric powertrain.
Replace vehicle tax with ‘fair and future-proof’ pay-per-mile road pricing, says think-tank
Introducing a pay-per-mile road pricing, initially for electric vehicles, would provide a smarter and fairer approach to motoring taxation, according to the Centre for Policy Studies … Read More »
Transport Scotland hits back at reports of ChargePlace Scotland break up
Transport Scotland has responded to reports that ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) will be broken up, refuting suggestions that the charging network will be discontinued in the summer.
Vehicle theft up by a quarter in 2022, ONS data reveals
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal a substantial hike in vehicle theft in England and Wales.
Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for fleets
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse charging network has launched an EV charging solution for businesses.
Volkswagen Amarok pickup prices and specifications revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given the lowdown on the new Amarok, which is priced from £33,000 excluding VAT.
ALD closes £4.2bn acquisition of LeasePlan and confirms UK management team
ALD has successfully completed the acquisition of LeasePlan, creating a leading global sustainable mobility player with a total managed fleet of 3.3 million vehicles worldwide.
Fleet uses old EV batteries to charge new EVs
Former fleet EV batteries are being used to power new electric vans in a project in the North East.
EV sal-sac scheme can avoid 40% tax trap for employees, says Fleet Evolution
Businesses can use salary sacrifice schemes that provide electric cars to reduce employees’ exposure to the ever-widening 40% tax trap, Fleet Evolution has highlighted.
Nissan GB appoints Marco Capozzoli as fleet director
Nissan GB has appointed Marco Capozzoli as its new fleet director with immediate effect.
Munro debuts fully electric pickup with ‘prodigious off-road ability’
Scottish startup Munro has revealed its new Mk_1 Pick-Up, aimed at fleets seeking “prodigious off-road ability and exceptional practicality with zero tailpipe emissions”.
Tusker now sole salary sacrifice provider for all new Lloyds Banking Group business
Lloyds Banking Group has made Tusker the sole salary sacrifice provider for all new group business.
Government set to miss EV charger target for motorway services
The Government looks set to miss its own target for high-powered chargers at motorway services, potentially impacting electric vehicle adoption.
Tesla previews upcoming electric car in new teaser
Tesla has published an official teaser image of its next electric car, expected to be the much-anticipated Model 2 entry-level hatchback.
Electric vehicles significantly more efficient in warmer months, Mina research proves
Electric cars and vans are over a third more efficient during warmer months, new data from Mina indicates.
Northgate enters chilled and freezer van rental sector with FridgeXpress deal
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired FridgeXpress for an undisclosed sum, marking its entry into the chilled and freezer van rental sector.
Radius invests £10m to boost fleet charging proposition
Global mobility and connectivity firm Radius has made a £10m investment into its EV division, Radius Charge, further reinforcing its charging proposition for fleets.
Slow charging costs rise but EVs still cheaper, finds AA Recharge Report
The cost of both slow and fast flat-rate charging at public chargers increased in April, according to new AA analysis.
Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid lands in UK
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is on sale in the UK, priced from £69,915.
Revised Range Rover gains longer-range plug-in hybrids
The 2023 Range Rover has gained higher-performance and longer-range plug-in hybrids as part of a range update.
Stellantis warns of Brexit threat to UK electric car production future
The future of electric vehicle production in the UK is under threat unless the Government reworks the Brexit deal, Vauxhall parent Stellantis has warned.
Reflex Vehicle Hire expands with acquisition of Hireway Vehicle Rental
Reflex Vehicle Hire has acquired Hireway Vehicle Rental in a £20m deal to further drive business growth.
Targa Telematics closes acquisition of Viasat Group Spa
Targa Telematics has successfully closed its deal for 100% share capital of Viasat Group.
Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
EV tyre wear down to drivers not vehicles, warns Red
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is down to the driver, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Competition watchdog to probe supermarkets over fuel prices
The UK’s competition watchdog is to investigate supermarkets on fuel pricing as evidence suggests an increase in margins has led to higher prices at the pumps.
New smart EV charger and free charging app launches
A new home EV charger and free smart charging app that can cut energy bills and carbon emissions are now available.
First Hydrogen LCV beats range expectations in real-world tests
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV from First Hydrogen is exceeding expectations, including on driving range, in real-world tests currently underway.
