Category : Top Stories
Toyota C-HR+ debuted as all-new fully electric SUV
Toyota has premiered the C-HR+, the brand’s third electric car and a core model in its expanding EV offensive.
Fleets urged to rightsize EV charging infrastructure to cut transition costs
Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to a third when switching to eLCVs by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure.
Fixter debuts fully managed fleet maintenance solution
Car maintenance platform Fixter has launched a B2B offering dedicated to fleets.
Growing profile of the fleet manager in focus at AFP’s 2025 conference
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed details for its 2025 conference, which will have a central theme of the growing profile of the fleet … Read More »
DfT must speed up charging rollout and tackle regional divide, PAC report finds
The Government should accelerate the rollout of EV chargers, tackle regional divides and address inequalities for different groups of drivers, according to the Public Accounts Committee … Read More »
Nissan appoints new CEO after Honda talks collapse
Nissan has picked current chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO, succeeding Makoto Uchida.
Planning reform to unlock faster and cheaper on-street EV charger installations
The Government has vowed to make EV charge points easier, cheaper and faster to install under major new legislation.
Lightfoot racks up a record billion vehicle miles in 2024
Vehicles equipped with Lightfoot devices travelled a record one billion miles in 2024 – the first time this milestone has been hit in a calendar year.
Point S bids to become largest UK automotive service network by 2035
Point S UK has set its sights on becoming the UK’s largest independent automotive service network by 2035.
One in four major A-roads in England are EV charging ‘cold spots’
A quarter of England’s major A-roads have at least one EV charging ‘cold spot’, indicating that major holes still remain in the country’s EV infrastructure.
Government set to weaken ZEV mandate after carmaker pressure, reports say
The Government has agreed to make “substantial change” to the UK’s ZEV mandate sales quotas to keep Nissan’s plant in Britain, according to reports.
Allow new plug-in hybrids to stay on sale up to 2035, says AA
The AA has called for the Government to allow plug-in hybrids on sale past the 2030 ICE ban as it warns that more needs to be … Read More »
Priorities for fleet sector progress outlined at BVRLA Annual Dinner
This week’s BVRLA’s Annual Dinner saw the top priorities for the fleet sector outlined – including work to support decarbonisation, regulatory scrutiny response and preparations for … Read More »
Huge cut in harmful air pollutants after London ULEZ expansion
Air pollution across the capital has plummeted as a result of the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), evidence reveals.
Midlands gets electric boost with extra 16,000+ EV chargers on the way
Local authorities in the Midlands will roll out more than 16,000 new EV chargers in the coming weeks with the help of £40m in government investment.
Drivers reminded of M25 full weekend closure
Drivers have been warned of disruption and delays on the M25 this weekend as the Surrey stretch closes for roadworks.
Record-breaking response to Scotland’s 50mph speed limit plans
A consultation on plans to cut speed limits for cars and increase them for HGVs has received record-breaking feedback from Scots.
Formula E adopts Tusker EV salary sacrifice scheme
Formula E, the all-electric racing series, is offering EV salary sacrifice to its employees in a new deal with Tusker.
Top insights on fleet management and tech in new issue of Fleet World
Fleets seeking extensive insights on the latest fleet management and technology developments need look no further than the new issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet … Read More »
On-street chargers vital for van electrification, Vauxhall fleet study finds
New research underscoring the urgency to accelerate on-street charging infrastructure for van fleet electrification is now out from Vauxhall.
Smart motorway ‘experiment’ has failed, say three in five drivers
Three in five drivers want smart motorways scrapped and converted back with a permanent hard shoulder.
Jump in EV salary sacrifice ahead of April NI changes
Demand for electric car salary sacrifice has spiked ahead of April’s increase to employer National Insurance contributions, a leading provider has reported.
Weaker ZEV mandate could land UK drivers with £40bn ‘petrol premium’
A potential weakening of the ZEV mandate families stuck paying a £1,600 a year petrol premium “simply because there aren’t enough electric cars to go round”.
Kia EV3 crowned UK Car of the Year 2025
Kia has done the double by winning the UK Car of the Year Awards two years in a row with the EV3’s victory for 2025.
Red tape cut could unlock 160,000 electric van registrations, survey finds
An estimated 160,000 registrations of new large electric vans could be unlocked over the next two years if restrictive regulations are addressed by the Government.
Volkswagen previews £17k entry level electric car due 2027
Volkswagen has given a first glimpse of its upcoming ‘baby’ EV that will “deliver mobility for everyone”.
Volvo ES90 debuts with advanced tech and up to 435 miles of range
Volvo has uncovered its ES90 electric saloon at last, delivering advanced technologies, Scandinavian design and superior comfort.
Cox Automotive and DHL to open EV battery repair centre in UK
Cox Automotive is joining forces with DHL Supply Chain to open a new EV battery repair centre said to be the biggest in the UK.
Ionity launches charging solution for corporate fleets
EV rapid charging specialist Ionity has launched its first charging solution dedicated to corporate fleets.
Entry level Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van on sale from £35,960
A new entry level Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van is now on sale, giving more options for businesses to go electric.
