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Government’s safety ambition for self-driving vehicles is ‘too weak’, say MPs
MPs on the Transport Committee have warned the Government that its “safety ambition” for self-driving vehicles is too weak and called for stronger action.
Nissan to build three new electric cars at Sunderland under £2bn investment
Nissan is to build future all-electric versions of its flagship Qashqai and Juke crossovers, along with the next-generation Leaf, at its Sunderland plant.
Tyre sustainability issues come under focus by Michelin fleet panel
Pressing tyre sustainability issues and the need for better fleet education on tyre efficiency have been spotlighted in a meeting of the Michelin Fleet Panel.
Ovo buys EV public charging app Bonnet
Energy supplier Ovo has acquired public EV charging app Bonnet for an undisclosed amount.
Autumn Statement 2023: Main Points for Fleets
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’, including tax cuts and measures for ‘innovation industries’, but with an absence of big changes for … Read More »
Big hike in kerbside EV charging costs, finds AA
New data from the AA shows a significant rise in the cost of peak-time slow charging, typically located kerbside in residential areas.
Mobilize reveals Bento all-electric minivan with 87-mile range
Renault Group’s Mobilize sustainable mobility arm has unveiled a new all-electric ‘minivan’ designed to help small businesses shift to greener operations.
New framework agreement to help NHS fleet hit net zero by 2040
Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has launched a new framework agreement to support the NHS in lowering its carbon output and achieve … Read More »
Fisker Ocean Extreme electric SUV now offered on sal-sac in Octopus collaboration
American EV startup Fisker is now offering its Ocean Extreme electric SUV on salary sacrifice in the UK under a collaboration with Octopus EV.
Vauxhall beefs up Movano tech and electric range and slashes prices
Vauxhall has revealed its updated Movano and Movano Electric large vans, which gain a raft of new equipment plus more range and a much lower price … Read More »
Rightcharge electric fuel card unlocks more than 34,000 public chargers
EV charging company Rightcharge has launched a new electric fuel card, said to be the UK’s most comprehensive and capable of transforming the landscape of fleet … Read More »
Vauxhall opens orders for Astra Sports Tourer Electric
Vauxhall’s Astra Sports Tourer Electric is now available to order – the brand’s first fully electric estate car and one of just a handful available on … Read More »
All-new Renault Master van line-up uncovered in ICE, EV and hydrogen guise
Renault has uncovered its new Master van line-up – “designed to go further, carry more and cost less”.
Road Safety Week 2023: Fleet industry joins dialogue on dangers of speeding
Brake is calling on fleets and other organisations employing people who drive for work to ensure robust risk management policies are in place, with a particular … Read More »
Redde Northgate makes merger approach to Halfords
A £1.4bn merger approach from van rental giant Redde Northgate has been turned down by high-street chain Halfords, according to reports.
HMRC guidance on grey fleet NIC refunds branded ‘incorrect and misleading’
Accountancy firm Innovation Professional Services has accused HMRC of issuing “incorrect and misleading” guidance on Relevant Motoring Expenditure (RME) and National Insurance refunds following HMRC’s court … Read More »
OCU Group moves into fleet charging solutions with new venture
Energy and utilities specialist OCU Group has launched a new venture to provide EV charging and energy management solutions to businesses across the UK.
Abax launches spin-off connected fleet insurance brand
Telematics business Abax has launched a new, independent car insurance broker brand to deliver data-driven value to connected fleet insurance customers.
Billions of HS2 savings pledged to biggest-ever road repair scheme
Billion-pound funding previously earmarked for HS2 is to be spent on the biggest-ever uplift in funding for local road improvements, tackling the “scourge of potholes”.
Renault to revive Twingo as budget EV under new Ampere arm
The Renault Twingo is returning as a new budget electric car that will help “democratise” EVs as part of the group’s new EV arm.
Watchdog warns motorway charge point operators not to breach competition laws
The UK’s competition watchdog has warned motorway charge point operators to ensure they’re compliant with competition laws as it continues to monitor the infrastructure.
UK fleets call on government to grow crucial on-street charging network
Major UK fleets including Royal Mail, Openreach and DPD have backed a call for the Government to ensure the charging network grows in line with rising … Read More »
Iveco supercharges EV offering with enhanced eDaily
Iveco is continuing its rollout of latest e-mobility solutions with a range of enhancements to the eDaily.
Mer rated best out of UK’s destination and on-street charging networks
Newly published Zapmap ratings have revealed the UK’s best destination and on-street public charging networks in the UK – with Mer taking the top spot.
Competition watchdog to get new powers to tackle ‘rip-off’ fuel prices
The UK’s competition watchdog is to gain new powers to monitor the road fuel market, protecting drivers from “rip-off” fuel prices.
Vauxhall reveals new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric
Vauxhall has revealed its updated Vivaro and Vivaro Electric vans, which gain new design and equipment highlights along with more attractive pricing and driving range for … Read More »
Vatican fleet to go all-electric by 2030 in Volkswagen deal
The Vatican is rolling out fully electric vehicles with the help of Volkswagen, supporting plans to make its fleet climate-neutral by 2030.
Euro NCAP reveals top 10 performers for van safety
Euro NCAP has announced its top 10 list of safest vans, recognising those vehicles that have made huge strides in improving safety.
Toyota Professional grows line-up with heavy-duty Proace Max and Hilux Hybrid 48V
Toyota is introducing a new Proace Max large van and a mild hybrid version of its Hilux pickup.
Government-funded course to rapidly upskill local authorities for charge point rollout
A new government-funded course that will support local authorities with deploying charge points is launching in the UK to help drive public charging infrastructure.
