Category : Top Stories
New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to enhance EV collaboration
Renault and Nissan have revealed details of their revamped alliance, which aims to equalise the partnership and push ahead with new ways of working.
Government considers fuel price comparison site to increase transparency
A new petrol and diesel price checker that could help cut fuel prices could launch in the UK under government plans.
Spring Budget 2023: BVRLA calls for EV charging parity and road pricing foresight
The BVRLA has urged the Government to use the upcoming Spring Budget to help drive EV take-up, showing “yet more net zero ambition” in its fiscal … Read More »
Mycardirect revenues to double amid rocketing car subscription demand
Mycardirect says its revenues are set to double this year as growing numbers of business and retail customers turn to car subscription.
National Highways continues electric fleet switch with 307 new EVs
National Highways is adding more than 300 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to its fleet, cutting emissions while ensuring continued service.
Rolec and Monta join forces for connected fleet charging solutions
Charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has teamed up with software provider Monta to deliver latest EV charging solutions for private drivers and fleets.
Gridserve opens 32 further 350kW-capable chargers in January
Gridserve opened 32 new ultra-rapid chargers in January, located at four new Electric Super Hubs on major UK highways.
Australian startup Recharge on track to buy EV battery firm Britishvolt
Collapsed UK battery startup Britishvolt is expected to be bought out of administration within the next week with an Australian firm at the helm.
Positivity in new car market, but volatility remains, says Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has released its new car forecasts for 2023, highlighting the positive position of the UK market but with continued scope for volatility.
InstaVolt upgrades existing 50kW chargers to 125kW
Charging network InstaVolt is to upgrade its current 50kW chargers to 125kW outputs, significantly reducing charging times.
Fleet new car registrations surge 37%
New car registrations by fleets of all sizes rocketed in January, helping the market score its sixth month of growth.
Engineius signs up to Great British Fleet Event exhibition and conference
Engineius has become the latest business to sign up to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, enabling attendees to find out how it’s innovating in the … Read More »
UK car supply to improve on back of new Chinese brands, predicts SVA
UK new car supply should improve over the next 12 months as OEMs react to the growing number of Chinese brands launching in the UK.
Fuel prices on the rise again after three-month fall
Pump prices fell for the third month running in January but petrol is already starting to rise again on the back of increasing wholesale costs.
Fleetcor acquires EV payments specialist Mina
Fleetcor has acquired EV fleet payment specialist Mina and its at-home charging capabilities, further broadening its electric vehicle portfolio.
New issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine explores latest AI tech
The new issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including unmissable technological fleet advice.
Supplier Stories: How Mycardirect is getting the car subscription message out there
Duncan Chumley, CEO of Mycardirect and David Murray-Hundley, chairman of its parent company AAM Group, explain how the car subscription business has gone from strength to … Read More »
Ground-breaking V2X trial showcases future of electric fleets
Pioneering work to develop smart energy micro-grid networks for fleets while proving the benefits of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology is now underway in the UK, ahead of … Read More »
Electric car mandate must not be delayed or watered down, report warns
2022 was an historic year for electric car and van uptake but the UK government must not delay the implementation of its planned ZEV mandate.
MY2024 Range Rover Velar PHEV gets extra range and lower BiK
Land Rover has updated its Range Rover Velar for the 2024 model year, enhancing design and technology while boosting the plug-in hybrid version.
Vauxhall confirms James Taylor as MD in new management team
Vauxhall has appointed James Taylor as managing director as part of a trio of new management appointments.
MICHELIN Connected Fleet to reveal latest fleet management innovations at 2023 GBFE
MICHELIN Connected Fleet has signed up as a partner at this year’s Great British Fleet Event to exhibit its cutting-edge fleet management solutions.
New ‘Nexus Connect’ app to streamline entire rental process
Nexus Vehicle Rental has introduced a new mobile app that delivers enhanced functionality to end-users to streamline all aspects of the rental process.
Fleet Evolution refutes claims on electric vehicle salary sacrifice
Claims that electric vehicle salary sacrifice is ‘not a silver bullet’ to cutting emissions have been rebutted by Fleet Evolution, which says it has evidence to … Read More »
Fleet road safety warning ahead of biggest day of strikes in a decade
Widespread industrial action across the UK is likely to increase risks on the road, highlighting the need for businesses to ensure their drivers are safe.
Maxus scrappage deal could save £14k on electric switch
Drivers looking to go electric could save up to £14k on a new zero-emission Maxus van under the firm’s scrappage programme.
Seatbelt law anniversary marked with call for tougher legislation
Nearly a quarter of motorists think current seatbelt laws need beefing up, according to a new study released on the 40th anniversary of the law.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Nissan Juke Hybrid
Nissan’s second-generation Juke gained its first-ever hybrid last year. It’s the most efficient model in the range but can it pass muster compared to rivals?
EV startup Arrival to axe half its staff in latest restructure
Struggling electric vehicle startup Arrival is to cut its remaining workforce by around 50% to 800 staff under its latest efforts to slash operating costs.
Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone goes live
The Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone is now live, impacting older buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs, but not vans yet.
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