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Polestar 3 electric SUV on sale with up to 517hp and 379-mile range
The new Polestar 3 has made its official debut; the second series-production EV from Volvo’s EV-focused offshoot brand and its first SUV.
Hyundai Motor Group to bolster connected car and EV work with £11bn invest
Hyundai Motor Group is to invest some £11bn globally in software technology that will further drive developments in connected and autonomous cars and vehicle electrification.
Pocket Box launches SME fleet software solution
A new SME fleet solution that can simplify compliance, risk management and save time and money is now available from software firm Pocket Box.
Northgate launches UK-first electric van rental and charger bundle
Fleets and drivers can now rent an electric light commercial vehicle and charger for a single monthly payment, streamlining EV adoption.
Keeping drivers safe leads fleets to opt for telematics, says Arval
Driver safety followed by improving security and locating vehicles are the main reasons that UK fleets use connected car technology, research from the latest Arval Mobility … Read More »
Free BMW over-the-air upgrades for 3.8 million vehicles
Upgrades include extensive improvements to “charging route” function, new skills for BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and integration of Amazon Alexa.
First Drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV
The Japanese manufacturer has gone big with its plug-in hybrid technology, finds John Challen.
JLR launches new charging service for EV fleets
Jaguar Land Rover has teamed up with Plugsurfing to launch a new pan-European charging service for EV and plug-in hybrid drivers, backed by a dedicated portal … Read More »
Amazon to invest £300m+ in UK electric fleet
Amazon is to invest more than €1bn (£877m) over the next five years to support work in further electrifying its fleet and transportation network across Europe.
Kia expands rental service with new digital app
Kia has launched a new digital app to streamline its rental service for users.
First Ford Pro vans with factory-fit TVL Security kit go live with fleets
Fleet operators across Europe are starting to take delivery of the first Ford Pro vans factory-fitted with TVL Security’s protection solutions.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota’s compact SUV challenger gets a seven-day grilling from our man.
New issue of Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World is now available to read, featuring latest industry analysis, EV & LCV reviews and essential advice for fleets to streamline … Read More »
Just one public charge point available for every 56 small businesses
Regional charging infrastructure shortages are slowing down SMEs’ ability to switch to electric fleets and impacting their green ambitions.
Fears for fuel prices as OPEC+ cuts oil production
Fleets and drivers are being warned of an “inevitable” rise in fuel prices after OPEC+’s announcement yesterday of deep production cuts.
Ebbon Group in business restructure ahead of new acquisitions
Automotive technology solutions provider Ebbon Group has restructured into three separate business areas to provide greater clarity of structure.
Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV
Nat Barnes fesses up to a schoolboy error with our 508 SW GT plug-in hybrid.
Arrival produces first electric van from Bicester microfactory
Electric vehicle start-up Arrival has produced its first battery electric van from its Bicester microfactory, marking a “big stepping stone” to at-scale production.
EVs outnumber charge points by at least 15 to one
The UK will fail to deliver the electric vehicle infrastructure needed for the 2030 ICE ban unless both central and local government radically ramp up investment.
UK new car registrations up 4.6% on strong EV and fleet market growth
The UK new car market rose for the second month running in September, bolstered by significant growth in the fleet sector and continued strong EV demand.
Vauxhall Vivaro and Vivaro Electric get sporty makeover with new trim
Vauxhall has added a sporty GS trim to its Vivaro and Vivaro Electric midsize vans.
Drivers still overpaying 10p a litre on fuel despite pump price falls
The average price of petrol fell by nearly 7p a litre to 162.89p in September but drivers would have seen a further 10ppl reduction if retailers … Read More »
OZEV grants Plug-in Car Grant order eligibility extension
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has extended the Plug-in Car Grant delivery period for dealers to 18 months, helping to circumvent problems from long … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Julian Kirk reports back on our Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV long-termer.
Grey fleet increasingly going green, says AFP
Operators are adopting radical new approaches to make their grey fleets greener, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) says.
Sixt to add 100,000 BYD electric cars to rental fleet by 2028
Sixt has signed a deal with Chinese EV brand BYD that could see the rental giant deploy over 100,000 electric cars by 2028.
Eco and cost benefits are key drivers for eLCV adoption, Arval finds
The reduced environmental impact and running costs of electric vans are key reasons for fleets going electric, outweighing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and low emission zones.
EV drivers short-changed up to 15p a mile on Advisory Electricity Rate
Electric car and van drivers are up to 15p a mile out of pocket when reimbursed at the Government’s “out-of-date” Advisory Electricity Rate (AER), new research … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Škoda Fabia
Škoda’s practical, roomy and robust supermini gets put to the test by FW road tester Al Suttie.
Kia Soul EV gains new entry-level battery option
Kia has expanded the line-up for its Soul EV to include a new entry-level grade and battery option, giving buyers more choice.
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