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Humax enters UK EV charging market with launch of 7.4kW home charger
Humax has entered the EV charging market for the first time in the UK.
Toyota C-HR Plug-in PHEV crossover now on sale
Toyota’s C-HR crossover is now available with a plug-in hybrid electric model, completing the powertrain line-up.
Chancellor’s Spring Budget overlooks urgent needs of zero-emission vans
The Spring Budget has left van fleets looking to go electric with more questions than answers, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.
Spring Budget 2024: Extension of full expensing could unlock £1bn for commercial vehicles
The Chancellor has committed to extending full expensing to the rental and leasing sectors in a landmark shift.
Spring Budget delivers zero incentives for zero-emission motoring
A distinct lack of electric vehicle support measures in the Spring Budget has sparked furore across the fleet, automotive and EV sectors.
Spring Budget 2024: Fuel duty cut extended
The Chancellor has confirmed that fuel duty will remain at its current rate and be frozen for the next 12 months in the Spring Budget.
Sign up for our breakfast briefing roundtable on optimising direct fulfilment operations
Van Fleet World has teamed up with Paragon from Aptean to run a breakfast briefing roundtable event for delivery fleets.
Tusker car fleet now three-quarters fully electric
Tusker has reported its strongest-ever year in the company’s history as a result of rising demand for EVs on salary sacrifice.
Redde Northgate appoints Neil McCrossan as MD UK & Ireland
Redde Northgate has named Neil McCrossan as its new Northgate UK & Ireland managing director.
UK needs more – not less – green investment, warns Fleet Evolution
The UK risks missing ‘golden’ investment opportunities in the impending green revolution because of decisions by both major political parties to row back on previous spending … Read More »
Tesco expands electric home delivery fleet with 150 Iveco eDaily vans
Tesco is adding 150 Iveco eDaily vans to its growing electric home delivery fleet.
Drivers hit by biggest monthly fuel price rises in five months
Fuel prices rocketed in February on the back of the rising cost of oil.
Soaring fleet demand delivers best new car market for 20 years
UK new car registrations surged 14.0% in February to 84,886 units, recording the best performance for the month since 2004.
Charging apps to send real-time power cut alerts
A new open data initiative that allows EV drivers to get information on EV chargers out of service due to a power outage has gone live … Read More »
Shurgard Self-Storage to build ultra-fast charging stations in UK
Shurgard Self-Storage is to introduce ultra-rapid charging stations at its locations in the UK and the Netherlands under a new partnership.
E-Training World to showcase latest-generation online driver profiling solution at GBFE
E-Training World will be at this April’s Great British Fleet Event to reveal its new online driver profiling and e-driver training system.
Citroën adds new powertrains for C4 and ë-C4 models
Citroën has expanded the line-up for its C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X models.
EVs covering more miles while petrol and diesel vehicles drive fewer
Britain’s motorists are driving electric vehicles further as petrol and diesel average mileages fall, according to a new study by Cap HPI.
March issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now available to read, complete with a special article on fleet management.
Carbon reporting is rising issue for fleets, says AFP
Carbon reporting is becoming increasingly more important for everyday fleet management, with two significant developments in 2024 potentially impacting on fleets.
UK’s competition watchdog responds to Rapid Charging Fund consultation
The UK’s competition regulator has published its response to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund (RCF), calling for changes.
Sixt posts record revenue for second year running with 18% growth
Sixt has posted financial year results for 2023, achieving 18% revenue growth and a second consecutive record-high result in the company’s history.
Nissan ends Leaf production in Sunderland
Nissan has pulled the plug on Sunderland production of its current Leaf electric car, ahead of the 2026 arrival of its successor.
Dynamon’s new financial planner function compares costs for ICE and electric vehicles
Fleets can now calculate and compare the total cost of ownership for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles using Dynamon’s new Financial Planner feature.
New E-Training World module to tackle rising road rage incidents
Online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched a new training module focused on road rage.
Driver dazzle from LEDs must be investigated by DfT, says AA
The AA has urged the Department for Transport to investigate driver dazzle from LEDs as it warns that drivers are being blinded by headlights, brake lights … Read More »
Mobile rapid DC charger to plug infrastructure gaps for fleets
An all-in-one battery energy storage device and rapid EV charging station has launched for fleets to plug in the gaps in the fixed charger infrastructure.
Zenith posts fleet growth against tough economy and weak used car prices
Zenith has published latest results, revealing strong fleet growth alongside financial impacts from inflation and a drop in used car prices.
Trakm8 announced as event partner for Great British Fleet Event 2024
Trakm8 has confirmed its participation as an event partner at this year’s highly anticipated Great British Fleet Event.
Ineos reveals Fusilier 4×4 with all-electric and range-extender choices
Ineos Automotive has revealed its Fusilier offroader, ahead of its arrival in both fully electric guise and as a range-extender.
