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Hyundai i20 ups tempo with revised design and tech upgrades
Hyundai has revealed its newly facelifted i20 supermini, due on sale later this year.
Vehicle thefts in UK up 30% on back of rising used car values
Vehicle thefts in the UK have risen by nearly a third (29.7%) to 115,822 since 2020 as criminals capitalise on the rising value of cars and … Read More »
Used car market returns to growth amid greater supply and EV demand
The used car market grew 4.1% for the first quarter of 2023, delivering its best start to a year since 2020.
Longer lorries get green light for British roads
Longer lorries will be allowed on British roads from next month to tackle the driver shortage and cut congestion and emissions.
Holman signs up BT Group in one of the biggest fleet management deals ever
Holman is taking over the contract for BT Group’s 37,000 commercial vehicles from Rivus, marking one of the biggest fleet management deals in history.
Volvo to launch entry-level all-electric baby SUV
Volvo has confirmed plans to launch an all-electric small crossover that will provide a new entry point to its range.
Citroën ë-C4 and ë-C4 X get increased power and range
Citroën UK has expanded its ë-C4 and ë-C4 X model ranges with a new powertrain that ups both performance and electric range.
Action needed to tackle ‘problematic’ falling EV values for fleets
Falling electric vehicle residual values (RVs) are proving “problematic” for fleets and EVs need action to improve their prospects in the used car market.
Ford starts three-year trial of hydrogen fuel cell E-Transits
Ford is leading an innovation consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on its all-electric E-Transit.
Fleets and OEMs invited to join battery partner network
Connected Energy is calling on fleet operators and automotive OEMs to join its battery partner network, supporting its work to give EV batteries a second life.
Used vehicle consulting ‘supergroup’ launches to optimise remarketing
A new consulting firm that specialises in helping automotive organisations set up, strengthen and transform their used vehicle operations has launched in the UK and globally.
LEVC to break into electric car space with new SOA platform
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), most famous for making the TX taxi, is to launch a brand-new range of electric cars and vans, centred around a … Read More »
Plug-in Van Grant order limit increased but BVRLA warns Electric Van Plan is needed
The Government’s Office for Zero Emissions has increased the limit on Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) orders but the fleet industry has reemphasised the challenges being faced … Read More »
Peugeot reveals updated 2008 and e-2008
Peugeot has unveiled its updated 2008 line-up, which gets bolder design, new technologies and longer range for the fully electric e-2008.
Diesel drivers ripped off at pumps by 16p a litre in April, says RAC
The price of diesel at UK pumps fell by nearly 4p a litre in April but is still at least 16p over what it should be, … Read More »
Fleet new car registrations rocket in April
UK fleet and overall new car registrations surged in April as supply chain shortages continued to recede, prompting an upgraded outlook for 2023 but with a … Read More »
Over half of workplaces provide charging facilities, finds Europcar study
A new Europcar study reveals that more than half of private sector businesses provide workplace charging facilities, helping to counter concerns with EV infrastructure and to … Read More »
Mini Cooper Electric to deliver up to 249 miles of range
Mini has previewed its upcoming Cooper Electric with a shot of a camouflaged prototype and early specification details.
Role of technology in future-proofed fleet operations revealed in new Samsara report
A new report showing how technology can drive operational modernisation for fleets is now out from Samsara.
Councils planning ‘unfair’ yellow box junction fines, warns RAC
Local authority plans to start enforcing yellow box junctions could lead to an avalanche of “unfair” fines for drivers, the RAC has warned.
Rivus takes delivery of ‘first-of-its-kind’ hydrogen van for trials
Rivus is trialling a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) from First Hydrogen to get insights on the benefits and practicality of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
Bullish outlook for UK new car market on back of strong start to year
Cox Automotive has upgraded its forecasts for the new and used car sectors after the UK saw a strong start to the year.
UK government explores compulsory battery state of health monitors for EVs
The UK is exploring plans to make battery state of health (SOH) monitors compulsory on all new electric vehicles, helping to support consumer confidence.
Miele deploys Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo eLCVs on fleet
Miele has become the first Volkswagen customer to take delivery of fully customised ID. Buzz Cargo vans.
Arnold Clark to install 500+ EV chargers in £23m investment
Dealer group Arnold Clark is to install more than 500 electric vehicle chargers across the UK in an investment worth £23m.
UK still in top three EV ready countries in Europe, finds LeasePlan
Europe is better prepared than ever to support and accelerate the all-important electric mobility transition, according to latest LeasePlan research.
Bonnet launches new fleet-focused charging services
EV charging app Bonnet has launched new tools for small and large fleet managers.
New DriveElectric Hub to give real-time cost and carbon data for EVs and charging
DriveElectric has launched a new EV Hub that will support fleets with going electric.
GWM Ora to launch fully electric premium saloon in 2024
GWM Ora has confirmed that its next UK model will be an all-electric premium saloon, planned to go on sale in Q1 2024.
New ChargeUK trade body to double charging network over 2023
A new EV charging trade association has launched to supercharge the UK’s infrastructure rollout.
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