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UK to introduce new laws to prosecute dangerous cyclists
Cyclists who kill or seriously injure due to dangerous or careless cycling could face up to 14 years in prison under a new offence being introduced … Read More »
Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK
Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched in the UK.
Renault to put focus on autonomous minibuses not cars
Renault Group is advancing its autonomous vehicle strategy with a new approach that will explore full autonomy for public transport but not for private cars.
Zero-emission cars up 18% in 2023, Department for Transport data reveals
More than 314,000 new cars with zero tailpipe emissions were registered in 2023, an increase of 18%.
New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
A new road risk management platform designed to keep businesses compliant has launched for the UK fleet sector.
E-Training World helps fleets crack down on drink and drug driving with new module
E-Training World has launched a new training module tackling the rising issues of drink- and drug-driving.
Willmott Dixon halves driver offences and own-fault claims
Construction firm Willmott Dixon has signed a new contract with TTC for end-to-end fleet compliance and driver training following a highly successful three-year partnership.
Tevva prepares to call in administrators while seeking rescue deal
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva has confirmed that it’s preparing to call in administrators while seeking a rescue deal.
Vauxhall Frontera gets 248-mile EV range and seven-seat option
Vauxhall has premiered its new Frontera SUV, launching later this year in both battery electric and petrol mild hybrid variants.
National Highways spearheads fleet electrification with Toyota bZ4X electric SUV
National Highways is deploying 51 Toyota bZ4X electric SUVs on its fleet, supporting its work to go net zero.
AA Business Services launches online breakdown reporting tool for SME fleets
AA Business Services has introduced an online breakdown reporting tool for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), slashing vehicle offroad (VOR) times.
Seven out of 10 fleets open to new manufacturers
More than seven out of 10 fleets (71%) are open to introducing manufacturers which are new to the UK to their choice lists, research shows.
Ayvens goes live with rebranded Carmarket used vehicle marketplace
Ayvens has launched its newly rebranded Avyens Carmarket used car remarketing platform globally.
Upgraded SEAT Leon gets new-gen plug-in hybrid and digital tech
SEAT has revamped its Leon family car with latest-generation plug-in hybrid and petrol engines alongside new digital technologies.
Cost of highway charging is barrier to fleet EV adoption, warns AFP
The cost of highway charging is pricing some fleets out of electric vehicle adoption, the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) has warned.
Switched-on thinking: EV insights from the experts at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event
The Masterclass Conference sessions once again proved a highly popular element of the Great British Fleet Event 2024. John Challen reports back on the Electric Vehicles … Read More »
UK company creates mobile EV charging solution to help military go electric
Electric vehicle charging specialist Solus Power is working with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape.
Will the used market for electric vehicles stabilise in 2024?
Following a roller coaster ride for used EV values over the last 18 months, Cap HPI’s head of forecast strategy Dylan Setterfield gives his prognosis for … Read More »
Clarity needed on imminent Automated Vehicles Bill, says Thatcham
Thatcham Research has welcomed the imminent assent of the landmark Automated Vehicles Bill – but warned that some insurance questions on liability and cybersecurity remain unanswered.
M25 set for second full weekend closure on Surrey stretch from tonight
Drivers are being warned again to expect delays and only travel if necessary near junctions 9-10 on the M25 from tonight.
Price overtakes battery as main factor for drivers to go electric, finds Venson
Price rather than battery range is now the main consideration for drivers switching to EVs, Venson Automotive Solutions has found.
Fleet input vital to shape graduated driving licences proposals, says FleetCheck
Proposals announced in Parliament earlier this week for a new Graduated Driving Licences Bill should incorporate fleet expertise and experience, according to FleetCheck.
Widespread increase in vehicle downtime for fleets
Almost one in five fleets (18%) have seen car and van downtime rise over the last 12-18 months, new research shows.
Facelifted Škoda Octavia available to order now
Order books are open for the revised Škoda Octavia, complete with a new front-end, upgraded specification and a power boost for the range-topping vRS.
Used car sales hit five-year high as EVs reach record share
The UK’s used car market grew 6.5% to almost two million units in the first quarter of 2024 – the strongest start to a year since … Read More »
ZEV order quotas creating dilemmas for van fleet replacements, warns AFP
Fleets ordering new diesel vans are being hit by eLCV quotas stipulated by manufacturers in response to the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
Amazon opens first micromobility hub in Northern Ireland
Amazon is bringing e-cargo bike deliveries to Belfast customers with the opening of a new micromobility hub.
Study reveals electrification challenges and opportunities for European fleets
Sustainability continues to climb the corporate agenda for European fleets but electrification poses major challenges that many are under-prepared for, according to a new study by … Read More »
Renault opens UK orders for Rafale flagship coupé-SUV
Renault’s Rafale coupé-SUV is on sale now, delivering a new flagship vehicle “born and bred for driving pleasure”.
How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs
By Fraser Crichton, corporate fleet manager at Dundee City Council