Category : Top Stories
Fleet registrations fall 7.5% in 2022 but EVs overtake diesel
Fleet and overall UK new car registrations fell in 2022, but EVs surpassed diesel for the first time to become second only to petrol.
Mina helps Openreach transform 30,000-vehicle fleet to electric
Communications giant Openreach is using EV payments specialist Mina to support the switch of its 30,000 vehicles to electric in one of the biggest EV fleet … Read More »
Paua teams up with Optimize for route and charging optimisation
Electric vehicle fuel card business Paua has partnered with Optimize, formerly The Algorithm People, to launch a new fleet optimisation solution that will drive the switch … Read More »
More than 90% of fleets trying electric vans opt to keep them
More than 90% of businesses that try out an electric van via Arval’s medium-term rental product are opting to keep them.
Element 2 and Tower Group partner to bring hydrogen to South West
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has teamed up with commercial real-estate firm Tower Group to provide access to hydrogen for road transport in the south west … Read More »
Inseego and Pocket Box create telematics-enabled fleet management tech
Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist Pocket Box to launch new integrated fleet technology solutions.
Volkswagen showcases ID.7 electric saloon with 435-mile range
Volkswagen is to reveal its ID.7 electric saloon at this week’s CES event, bringing a rival to the Tesla Model 3.
Herd Group celebrates move to Employee Ownership Trust
The Herd Group has implemented an Employee Ownership Trust, helping to create a lasting legacy for all employees and take the business to the next level.
EO Charging moves into financing solutions to drive EV rollout
EO Charging has launched a new multi-source financing and services platform to help accelerate the rollout of EV fleets across the UK.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Toyota GR Supra
It’s the first Toyota Supra in 21 years but can this Japanese icon, now blended with German engineering and mechanics, pass muster in an increasingly competitive … Read More »
The Algorithm People rebrands for new AI algorithm release
Transport optimisation specialist The Algorithm People is rebranding as Optimize to coincide with its new algorithm release.
Dual fuel drivers choose electric for vast majority of journeys
Recent survey shows a third of EV drivers also own a petrol or diesel car, but electric is favoured for all kinds of journeys.
All TfL private hire vehicles licensed for the first time in 2023 to be zero emission capable
Requirement for greener minicabs came into force on 1 January as part of the drive to tackle toxic pollution and reduce carbon in London.
Hyundai switches to global name pronunciation to ‘mark new era’
Hyundai has launched a national campaign encouraging Brits to use the global pronunciation of its name, supporting an ongoing shift in perceptions of the brand.
Smart motorway safety tech not meeting targets, finds regulator
Technology intended to ensure safety on smart motorways is falling short of targets and must be improved “urgently”, the transport regulator has found.
Thatcham Research to explore EV repair and insurance pain points
Thatcham Research is to spearhead a project exploring collision repair/salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and costs.
Time to move away from ‘unfit-for-purpose’ AER, says VWFS
Fleets should move away from using the HMRC advisory electricity rate (AER) for reimbursement to stop electric company car drivers from being hit in the pocket … Read More »
UK “in real danger” of EV mechanic shortfall by 2027
The UK is in real danger of running short of the mechanics needed to keep EVs on the roads in the run-up to the 2030 ICE … Read More »
EVs “more cost competitive than ever”, LeasePlan research finds
Electric vehicles in nearly every car segment and European country are now the same price or cheaper on a TCO basis than petrol or diesel cars, … Read More »
2023 EV predictions and BMW iX1 test in new EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live – featuring latest electric vehicle developments for fleets.
Interview: MOTOM’s plans for a remarketing revolution
The MOTOM online platform debuted this autumn with big ambitions to drive change in the remarketing sector. CEO Julian Humphreys and CCO Mel Goodliffe speak to Fleet … Read More »
Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets extra range and power for 2023
Vauxhall is introducing a new powertrain for its Mokka Electric crossover, upping both range and power.
More range and better spec for new Jaguar F-Pace PHEV
The Jaguar F-Pace has been given an upgrade for 2023, including an improved interior and bigger battery pack for the P400e PHEV.
Toolstation branches into van sales in Vanaways tie-up
Toolstation has started selling new vans to customers under a partnership with independent specialist Vanaways.
Week Behind the Wheel: Alfa Romeo Tonale
FW editor John Challen spends some time getting acquainted with Alfa Romeo’s mild hybrid compact SUV.
Citroën revamps trim levels on ICE and electric van range
Citroën has launched an online reservation platform for its van range while also introducing new trim levels across the line-up.
Webfleet and Chargylize to help fleets electrify with new EV.connect solution
Webfleet users can now get detailed advice in minutes on which vehicles to electrify under a new integration with Chargylize.
Hyundai reveals prices and specs for flagship Ioniq 6 electric saloon
Prices and specifications are now out for Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6, a radical new electric saloon that marks a new flagship for the brand.
Track public charging prices with AA’s new EV recharge report
Drivers and businesses can now track pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pricing across the public charging network with the help of a new monthly report from the AA.
Salary sacrifice, van rental and contract hire tipped for growth in 2023
2023 will bring further headwinds for the rental, leasing and fleet sector but growth prospects in areas including salary sacrifice and van rental/contract hire are strong, … Read More »
