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Drive iQ programme combines road safety education and personal wellbeing
Road safety specialist Drive iQ has launched a new product suite that delivers road safety education and personal wellbeing in one solution.
Sainsbury’s launches ultra-rapid charging service across stores
Sainsbury’s is deploying ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers at its stores to support the switch to electric vehicles.
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance completes management buyout
Durham-based company Anglo Scottish Asset Finance has completed a management buyout (MBO), taking back control of the business.
Kia to supply new modular electric vehicles to Uber
Kia has struck a deal to offer its new modular electric vehicles to Uber drivers, hot on the heels of the debut of the new PBVs.
Range anxiety less of an issue than EV choice and suitability for van fleets
Fleets are more worried about electric van choice and availability than driving range, Northgate’s new EV roadshow research has revealed.
Celebrate your business success by entering the Great British Fleet Awards
Businesses at the forefront of fleet motoring and mobility could score valuable recognition at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.
EV sal-sac, vans and BCH feed further growth for BVRLA leasing fleet
The BVRLA leasing fleet has reached a six-year high, spurred by strong demand for leased vans and business contract hire (BCH) cars, along with soaring EV … Read More »
New Volkswagen Tiguan on sale with premium tech and longer-range PHEVs
Volkswagen’s third-generation Tiguan is now available to order in the UK, delivering a completely new look, upscaled technologies and more practical plug-in hybrid versions.
CES 2024: Honda unveils new EV series with two concepts
Honda has debuted its next-gen EVs at the CES event in Las Vegas.
Geotab partner alliance to help fleets address sustainability challenges
Geotab has formed a network of solution and service providers dedicated to helping fleets operate efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.
2024 Mazda2 Hybrid: UK prices and specs announced
Mazda has revealed pricing and equipment details for its updated Mazda2 Hybrid, which lands in the UK in March.
Gary Smith returns to lead Europcar Mobility Group UK and Ireland
Gary Smith has returned to head up Europcar Mobility Group UK and Ireland, replacing Ron Santiago who moves to a new role.
Ford Fleet Management debuts vehicle uptime platform in partnership with Prestige
Ford Fleet Management (FFM) has teamed up with Prestige Fleet Servicing, part of the AA, to launch its new FleetVision platform for operators.
Zero-emission van deployment tops fleet list for 2024, says AFP
Progressing zero-emission van deployment will be a top priority for operators in 2024, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
CES 2024: Bridgestone pioneers EV Services Platform for fleets
A new EV Services Platform that connects fleets with energy and mobility service providers has debuted from Bridgestone and Webfleet at CES 2024.
CES 2024: VW brings ChatGPT to cars and previews new Golf
Volkswagen is to install the AI-based ChatGPT service in its cars from this spring, providing “accurate and relevant responses to nearly every query imaginable”.
CES 2024: Kia previews electric vans with PBV concepts
Kia has showcased its upcoming electric vans with the unveiling of three ‘PBV’ concepts and its overarching strategy at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
EV-only policies could cost businesses and spike emissions, warns VWFS Fleet
Employers need to be wary of deploying EV-only policies before drivers are fully on board with electric vehicles, as they could put sustainability goals at risk.
Record rate of charge point installations in 2023, reveals Zapmap
The UK’s public EV charging network soared 45% in 2023, reaching 53,906 charging points by year-end, new Zapmap figures reveal.
BT to repurpose old street cabinets as EV charge points
BT Group is to turn its old green street cabinets into EV charge points in a move to tackle the current national shortfall in electric vehicle … Read More »
Fleet leasing to underpin ZEV mandate success, but action needed on vans, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has spotlighted the fleet leasing sector’s critical role in Britain meeting its electric vehicle targets under the newly implemented ZEV mandate – while highlighting … Read More »
Surging fleet sales push new car market to best year since 2019
The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic, with growth driven entirely by fleet investment.
Supermarket fuel profits still too high despite pump price drop, says RAC
Average petrol and diesel pump prices fell again in December, but ‘the big four supermarkets’ are still taking unfair profit margins, according to the RAC.
Kwik Fit acquires bike servicing firm Fettle to support last-mile delivery fleets
Kwik Fit has acquired bicycle servicing start-up Fettle in a move to “revolutionise the service experience in cycling” and support businesses using fleets of e-bikes and … Read More »
Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event with its electrified SUV line-up
Mazda has confirmed its attendance as an event partner at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, giving fleets the chance to see its electrified SUV range … Read More »
Used EV prices rebound in Q4 2023, reports Autorola
Used electric vehicle prices made a comeback at the end of 2023, data from Autorola reveals.
Updated Volkswagen T-Cross goes on sale in UK
Volkswagen’s updated T-Cross is now available in the UK, featuring new design features and enhanced standard equipment and technology.
Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group.
AFP unveils new training programme amid record-high demand
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled its training programme for 2024, providing an extensive offering amid record levels of demand.
E-Training World launches module on how to avoid common collision situations
E-Training World has released a new module focused on helping drivers avoid collisions.
