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Ground-breaking Munro all-electric 4×4 heads Stateside
The revolutionary Munro all-electric 4×4 off-roader is to be made available to fleets across the US from 2023 on the back of a major new deal … Read More »
£20m boost for EV charging: A ‘vital step in reducing range anxiety’
New government funding that will enable local authorities to install more than 1,000 charge points has been greeted by the fleet and leasing sector as “a … Read More »
Indra partners with Plug Me In to provide charging solutions
EV charger firm Indra has announced a partnership with nationwide infrastructure and installing specialists Plug Me In.
Fleet managers need to be prepared for an autonomous future, says Venson
95% of motorists express concerns about a new rule which allows drivers of autonomous vehicles to watch a movie when the vehicle is in self-drive mode.
UK car production rises for third consecutive month with supply chain issues easing
2022 UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July, up 8.6% to 58,043 units, according to the latest figures published today by the … Read More »
New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC bring increases across the board
HMRC has published its Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), effective from 1 September 2022.
Comment: Charging concerns may delay fleet electrification
Shaun Sadlier, head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK discusses how the firm’s latest research highlights UK businesses delaying fleet electrification.
More than a third of fleet operators feel the charging network is insufficient
With 35% of fleet decision-makers disagreeing that the current UK charging network is sufficient for their business needs, Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet (VWFS Fleet) advises businesses … Read More »
Amber Traffic Warning for 15 million bank holiday trips – AA
The final major getaway of summer will start from Friday 26 August as families take advantage of the last chance for a road trip, the AA … Read More »
Orders open for the new 2023 Toyota Corolla
Order books are now open for the new 2023 Toyota Corolla, from £29,610 on the road. Online orders will also be available from 1 September.
Over half of fleets ‘confident’ in Government’s 2030 ICE phase-out target
Optimism for a greener motoring future has never been higher, with over half of fleets confident the Government will achieve the ICE car/van phase-out by its … Read More »
EVs more likely to fail MOTs than petrol and hybrid vehicles
Electric vehicles have higher MOT failure rates than equivalently aged hybrid and petrol vehicles, new research by BookMyGarage.com indicates.
UK auto sector faces 160,000 shortfall in workers over next decade
A shortfall of 160,000 workers will bring the biggest skills challenge of the last two decades for the UK auto sector, potentially impacting fleet operators.
Polestar electric roadster concept to head into production
Polestar has confirmed it will put its electric roadster concept into production, due to launch in 2026.
Scotland to mandate EV charge points for all new buildings
The Scottish Government is to introduce legislation requiring developers to provide EV charge points for all newly constructed residential and non-residential buildings.
Fleets far more aware of cost benefits of EVs now, finds Arval
The cost benefits and lower environmental impact of electric vehicles are top of the list of reasons why UK fleets are adopting them, analysis from the … Read More »
Motom remarketing platform signs up Total Motion Fleet Management
Total Motion Fleet Management has signed up to the new Motom platform to complement its vehicle remarketing activities.
Almost half of fleets are failing to plan for a net zero future
Only 53% of commercial fleets have a ‘robust’ strategy for net zero transport, despite more than half (57%) acknowledging that it would lead to increased business … Read More »
Rivus invests in EV charging infrastructure across nationwide garage network
Fleet solutions provider Rivus is ramping up its electric vehicle charging capacity across its garage network to cater for the evolving needs of fleet operators.
Maxus T90EV electric pickup available to order now
The much-anticipated Maxus T90 electric pickup is now available to order, priced from £49,950 and providing the UK’s first all-electric pickup.
England’s most popular public EV charging locations revealed
England’s most popular public electric vehicle charging locations have been revealed, with Gridserve at Moto Rugby and Moto Exeter topping the list.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Land Rover Defender PHEV
Fleet World road tester Alisdair Suttie files his weekly diary on the Land Rover Defender PHEV.
First Drive: Kia Niro EV
Kia has surprised many with its EV offerings in recent years, so it’s no surprise that the latest version of one of its most popular models … Read More »
Škoda ups Enyaq iV electric range and battery efficiency in free software update
Škoda is rolling out a free software update for its Enyaq iV electric SUV, increasing range and battery efficiency.
Government opens consultation on licence changes for electric vans
A new consultation exploring plans for increased driving licence flexibility on electric vans in Great Britain is now open.
Drug driving on rise following pandemic, fleets warned
Drug driving is becoming an increasing issue for fleets on the back of the pandemic, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned.
New Kia XCeed compact crossover pricing and specification revealed
Kia has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new XCeed compact crossover as order books open for the upgraded model.
Alfa Romeo Tonale: Pricing and specification announced
The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is now available to order, priced from £429 per month on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). From launch, customers can choose between … Read More »
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Comment: Facing an EV future head-on
Peter McDonald on how the fleet industry needs to embrace the post-covid world – and ensure that they are prepared for whatever comes their way.