Category : Top Stories
Omoda 9 lands as £45k PHEV SUV with 93-mile electric range
The Omoda 9 all-wheel drive SUV is now on sale in the UK, ready to shake up the market with pricing just under £45k along with … Read More »
April Fools’ Day 2025: The best pranks from the auto sector
This year’s April Fools’ Day has seen companies across the globe publish prank stories and, yet again, the UK automotive sector has come up trumps. Here’s … Read More »
Fuel margins still ‘stuck’ at historic highs, CMA warns
Fuel margins remain stuck at high levels, impacting prices paid by drivers at the pump, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned.
All Vauxhall EVs now priced under £40k to save on VED
Vauxhall has cut prices on its range-topping EVs to avert the Expensive Car Supplement (ECU) on vehicle excise duty (VED).
ONO to showcase smarter way to manage fleet incidents at GBFE 2025
ONO will be on hand at this spring’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes to show operators how to sharpen their incident reporting and management.
Quarter of fleets predict growth, Arval study reveals
More than a quarter of car and van fleets predict growth within the next three years, according to new research from Arval.
Rightcharge seeks fleet industry partners to unlock EV tariff savings
Rightcharge has launched an industry-wide call for collaboration from fleets and industry players to explore solutions to unlock EV tariff savings for electric fleets.
Over two million EV charging sessions on public network every month
More than two million successful electric vehicle charging sessions are now taking place on the UK’s public network each month, Zapmap has revealed.
Bott Group acquires Van Guard Accessories
The Bott Group has acquired UK-based Van Guard Accessories for an undisclosed sum.
Third of EV drivers would revert to ICE if incentives pulled, finds Zenith
Cost remains the biggest barrier for drivers when it comes to transitioning to net zero, latest research by Zenith finds.
Major companies on track for fully electric fleets by 2030
Corporate giants including AstraZeneca, Aviva, Barclays, Capgemini, Costain, Deloitte and Mitie are forging ahead with ambitious plans to operate zero-emission fleets by 2030.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with new EV-related product launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Spring Statement 2025: fleet industry reaction
In today’s Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduced several measures affecting UK fleets. Here we gauge the industry reaction…
Geotab sustainability report finds that cost and efficiency are the main drivers of action
Companies are more likely to adopt sustainable initiatives if they realise cost savings, efficiency improvements, or revenue growth in the near term, according to Geotab’s fourth … Read More »
Nissan announces third-generation Leaf and new Micra EV
Nissan has announced the launch of two all-new electric vehicles in 2025 – third-generation Leaf and Micra EV – as well as an update to its … Read More »
Audi A5 gains plug-in hybrid with long electric range
Audi is boosting its A5 line-up with the addition of a long-range plug-in hybrid.
Chancellor urged to tackle looming fuel duty black hole with road pricing
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) has urged the Government to start talks with experts to tackle the impending black hole in … Read More »
MGS5 EV incoming from April as Kia EV3 and Škoda Elroq rival
MG has confirmed details for its S5 EV, which lands in April as a new challenger to the Kia EV3 and Škoda Elroq.
Fleet Alliance drops Intelligent Car Leasing brand to focus on core fleet business
Fleet Alliance has discontinued its Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) brand, which specialised in consumer leasing.
Engineius saves fleets over 10 million tonnes in CO2 emissions
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius has passed a pivotal milestone, saving fleets over 10 million tonnes in CO2 emissions since the firm launched in 2018.
Public EV chargers falling far short of maximum rates
EV drivers using public charging points are getting as little as 37% of the maximum electricity rate promised, a new study has revealed.
Leasys UK expands offer with Leapmotor EVs on business contract hire
Leapmotor’s newly launched electric vehicles are now available from Leasys on business contract hire.
VAT cut on public charging could save EV drivers nearly £5 a charge
The AA has reiterated calls for a VAT cut on public charging to drive the electric transition.
Emergency services find stricken van driver with help of telematics data
Telematics data has played a crucial role in a speedy emergency response to a stricken van driver left semi-conscious following a crash.
Balfour Beatty cuts high-risk drivers by two-thirds in just a year
Balfour Beatty has transformed driver safety performance and cut fleet risk in just a year with the help of Drivetech.
Battery health certificates would provide crucial boost to EV sales
New research highlighting the importance of battery health certificates to boost consumer confidence in used EVs is now out.
New course to inform OEMs on fleet management landscape
A new one-day course designed to offer insights into fleet manager thinking is now available for motor manufacturers, new and old.
Leapmotor opens UK order books for ‘value without compromise’ EVs
Leapmotor International, the EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has started sales of its first two electric cars in the UK.
Klipboard buys Ram Tracking to enhance field service solutions
Klipboard, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software, has acquired Ram Tracking for an undisclosed sum.
