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Changing MOT to every two years seen as dangerously bad idea by drivers
Possible government plans to change the annual MOT to every two years have raised serious concerns among drivers about safety.
Iveco and Hyundai unveil fuel cell large van at IAA in Hannover
Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the first Iveco eDaily Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover.
Ex-JLR mobility entrepreneur joins public EV charging network to scale up work
Public electric vehicle charging network Be.EV has appointed Joseph Seal-Driver as its chief commercial officer.
Low company car tax still essential to fleet EV take-up, says BVRLA
Electric vehicle demand from fleets is strong but low Benefit-in-Kind tax rates remain vital in a fragile market.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Cupra Formentor
Cupra’s Formentor standalone SUV performs admirably for a week with road tester Al Suttie.
Government incentives vital to drive EV adoption at scale, finds Geotab
The vast majority of fleet cars and vans in the UK and Europe could go electric but government incentives are vital in enabling a widespread and … Read More »
Fuso’s next-gen eCanter debuts at IAA Transportation 2022
Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso has revealed its next-generation eCanter at the IAA Transportation 2022.
CBVC Vehicle Management creates new salary sacrifice division
CBVC Vehicle Management has launched a new dedicated salary sacrifice division, ramping up its existing work in the solution.
Cost-of-living crisis impacting UK driving behaviours, Kia survey finds
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of drivers are changing motoring practices to save money during the cost-of-living crisis.
Solera launches global fleet management ecosystem at IAA 2022
A new end-to-end fleet management ecosystem that can help operators navigate unprecedented challenges has launched at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Suzuki S-Cross
Road tester Al Suttie checks out the revamped and robust Suzuki S-Cross compact crossover.
Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV
Following the departure of the 508 PSE SW PHEV, Nat Barnes settles into our 508 SW GT replacement long-termer.
Bridgestone launches connected tyre and maintenance solution for SMEs
Bridgestone is launching a new Fleetcare Go Plan connected tyre and vehicle maintenance solution for SMEs.
EV100 initiative gains new UK and global fleet members
Major UK and global fleets including Barclays and Bayer have signed up to the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, pledging to transition over 44,000 vehicles to electric … Read More »
AAM Group sales up 46% YoY on back of strong car subscription take-up
AAM Group has reported fast-growing turnover and a business reposition to cash positive as it celebrates the two-year anniversary of its car subscription business.
Fleets turn to technology for support amid rising costs and driver shortages
Fleet managers are increasingly turning to technology to help address an ever-growing list of financial and operational challenges.
EV drivers save £200 a month with ‘game-changing’ home charging tech
Electric vehicle drivers testing new V2H (vehicle-to-home) charging technology are saving around £200 a month on their energy bills while also optimising renewable energy usage.
Connected cars not yet ‘holy grail of real-time data’ for fleets
Fleets using connected car data to replace telematics will risk leaving essential gaps in fleet management data, especially for real-time insights.
Ogilvie’s fully electric fleet surges 219% YoY
Ogilvie Fleet is outpacing the curve on electric vehicle take-up due to rapid adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) among its … Read More »
Tips to slash fleet SMR costs on electric vehicles and hybrids
ATS Euromaster has published ‘insider tips’ on how to keep maintenance budgets under control as fleets go electric.
Vauxhall launches GSe electrified performance sub-brand
Vauxhall is introducing a new GSe sub-brand that will be used for top-of-the-range electrified performance models.
Marked shift to public EV charging among EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers are markedly moving to using out-of-home charge points in response to fast-improving public and destination charging facilities.
Peugeot reveals e-308 and e-308 SW with 248-mile range
Peugeot is expanding its electric vehicle line-up with the arrival of the e-308 and e-308 SW, delivering a range of up to 248 miles.
More than 10 million cars and vans due for MOT this ‘Frantic Fall’
Fleets and grey fleet drivers with vehicle MOTs due this autumn should “book early to avoid stress”, according to AA Approved Garages.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia Sportage hybrid SUV
Kia’s full hybrid Sportage SUV gets a thorough seven-week check from our man.
Exclusive interview: Wyre’s big US sales drive for the Munro all-electric 4×4
Hot on the heels of securing the exclusive distribution rights to the Munro 4×4 utility EV – seen by some as the answer to the famous … Read More »
Brigade Electronics launches new van-focused safety tech range
Brigade Electronics has unveiled its new Brigade Van portfolio of specialist vehicle safety solutions for the van market.
Jeep to spearhead EV offensive with 2023 Avenger launch
Jeep is to launch a fully electric SUV in the UK from next year; the first of four all-electric SUVs planned for launch in North America … Read More »
BMW starts producing fuel cell systems for iX5 Hydrogen
BMW has kickstarted inhouse production of fuel cell systems for its iX5 Hydrogen cars.
Hiyacar branches out with affordable pool car solutions for fleets
Hiyacar has expanded into offering bespoke pool car solutions for organisations with their own fleets.
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