Category : Top Stories
New BYD EV tech promises 250 miles of range in five minutes
BYD has unveiled breakthrough electric vehicle technology that could deliver c.250 miles of range in five minutes, ending charging anxiety.
British EV newcomer Perseus to launch BMW-rivalling SUV in 2027
Perseus, a new British-headquartered EV brand, has “emerged from stealth mode” with plans to become the UK’s leading premium mass-market electric car company.
New Mazda roadmap to ‘flexibly’ address the electrification era
Mazda has set out a new strategy for its electrified future that will deliver new fully electric models while also continuing the rollout of petrol and … Read More »
Sixt Van & Truck to integrate Geotab telematics across UK fleet
Sixt Van & Truck has signed a deal with Geotab that will deliver predictive maintenance for its UK fleet while supporting end-customer services.
Repair bill for ‘pothole-plagued’ roads soars to £17bn
The repair backlog for ‘pothole-plagued’ local roads in England and Wales has now reached almost £17bn, up from £16.3bn a year ago.
FleetCheck to debut software solution for large fleets at CV Show 2025
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at the CV Show 2025.
Powerbank tech boosts depot charging over 200% in Wincanton van trial
Wincanton has completed a successful pilot of Tual’s PowerUp Charger, demonstrating the ability to increase depot charging capacity by over 200%.
Ford now building Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E‑Transit Courier van
Ford has started volume production of three new key electric vehicles in the form of the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier MPV and E-Transit Courier van.
New study shows compelling case for V2G and smart charging solutions
Smart charging solutions including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging could save EV drivers thousands of years and boost grid capacity but hurdles need to be overcome.
Cost of pothole damage rises to £1.7bn as average repair bill hits new high
The cost of pothole damage to the nation’s drivers has reached £1.7bn following a surge in repair bills.
Jaama to demo Key2 fleet management platform at Great British Fleet Event
Jaama will be aiming to help fleets control their maintenance costs and maintain high levels of fleet safety and compliance at this year’s Great British Fleet … Read More »
Ctrack plots telematics growth as Inseego rebrand completes
Ctrack is pushing ahead with telematics growth plans after completing the rebrand of the former Inseego international telematics business.
Arnold Clark launches UK-wide ultra-rapid charging network
UK car dealer giant Arnold Clark has invested £30m to open its own ultra-rapid charging network.
New leadership at Zemo Partnership as Claire Haigh steps down
Zemo Partnership has appointed Jonathan Murray as acting managing director as Claire Haigh steps down.
Citygate launches car and van leasing business
Dealer group Citygate Holdings has launched a new leasing company to broaden its retail and business customer proposition.
Calls to scrap smart motorways after release of latest stocktake
Calls to reinstate hard shoulders on smart motorways are mounting following the release of official safety data.
Stellantis inks deal to supply electric vans for Iveco line-up
Stellantis is to produce fully electric vans for Iveco under a new deal.
Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with near 500-mile electric version
Mercedes has pulled the wraps off its new CLA saloon, setting new standards in technology while also delivering the UK’s longest-range electric car to date.
Pump prices start falling as wholesale cost of fuel drops
Asda has slashed fuel prices by 4p per litre amid a drop in wholesale costs.
Zenith achieves 100% BEV for inhouse car fleet
Zenith has hit a target of fully transitioning its inhouse company car fleet to electric vehicles in just five years.
Leasys posts rise in profits and fleet size for 2024
Leasys, the joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, has posted its full-year results for 2024, marked by “consolidation and growth”.
EV rentals at Europcar now priced the same as ICE versions
Europcar Mobility Group UK has removed the cost barrier for electric rentals by introducing price parity with equivalent petrol or diesel (ICE) vehicles.
Almost half of company car SMR jobs handled by independents
More than four in 10 (44%) service, maintenance and repair (SMR) jobs for company cars are handled by independents, new figures from Epyx show.
Half of TfL fleet ready to go electric now, software finds
Transport for London (TfL) can switch half of its support fleet to EVs immediately with no schedule or route changes, software has revealed.
VAT cut on EVs would win ‘electric sceptics’ over, auto sector research finds
The automotive industry has called on the Government to halve VAT on new EV purchases to energise demand from ‘electric sceptics’.
Toyota bZ4X gains more power and range in new updates
Toyota has equipped its bZ4X electric SUV with faster charging, more power and extended driving range in a midlife refresh.
Lexus RZ treated to far-reaching tech overhaul
Lexus has given its RZ all-electric SUV an extensive tech update under its new EV offensive.
Anyvan returns to Great British Fleet Event to showcase logistics excellence
Following a year of remarkable growth, Anyvan is returning to the Great British Fleet Event on 8 May 2025 in Milton Keynes.
Ayvens agrees new green loan to expand electric van fleet
Ayvens will roll out a fleet of 19,000 electric vans in Europe with the help of new financing.
Preparing fleets for the 2026 P11D reporting change
Ahead of the mandatory move to payroll all Benefits-in-Kind (BIKs) by April 2026, Cheryl Clements, business development manager at Tusker – and an expert on P11Ds … Read More »