Category : Top Stories
Ford’s Lisa Brankin adds UK chair position to MD role
Managing director Lisa Brankin has taken on the additional role of chairing Ford’s UK operations. Brankin succeeds Tim Slatter, promoted to a global US-based Ford role, as … Read More »
ABAX extends partnership with Zego
Telematics brand ABAX has extended its partnership with Zego Behaviour Based Fleet insurance to track, monitor and optimise fleet operations. Telematics brand ABAX has announced an … Read More »
Zenith wins royal recognition
Independent leasing fleet management and vehicle outsourcing company, Zenith, has been honoured in the Princess Royal Training Awards. Zenith has earned national recognition from HRH … Read More »
Road Test: Renault Austral
There’s yet another option for those drivers looking for a C-SUV. By John Challen.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet visits the UK
After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its critical next phase as the first vehicles enter … Read More »
Two deputy chairs appointed at Association of Fleet Professionals
Two new deputy chairs have been appointed by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Lorna McAtear and Matt Hammond have replaced the outgoing deputy chair, Stewart … Read More »
Pod Point to provide EV chargers for new-build properties
Pod Point has signed a two-year preferred partnership agreement with leading residential developer Redrow.
Maxus launches £6k EV subsidy for T90 electric pickup
Fleets can now save an extra £6k off the T90EV electric pickup with Maxus’ new EV conquest support scheme.
Honda reveals pricing for hybrid and PHEV CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new CR-V SUV in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid guise.
First of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs goes live in SSE and M7 alliance
The first of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs planned across the UK is being officially opened today by former cabinet minister and local MP, Sir Brandon … Read More »
Shapps threatens to call out ‘foot-dragging’ on fuel price data
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has warned fuel retailers he will “call out any foot-dragging” over the sharing of pump price data.
Suttie’s seven days… with a BYD Atto 3
Chinese electric car brand BYD may be a newcomer to the UK market but it has big plans for Western markets. Al Suttie checks out its … Read More »
Declining ICE demand will deliver EV switch by 2028, new research reckons
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars could die out before the Government’s 2030 target, as a result of dwindling driver demand, new research suggests.
Supplier Stories: E.On Drive on going electric with ease
David Butters, head of B2B at E.On Drive, explains how his company can deliver a one-stop-shop when it comes to getting fleets EV-ready.
Lords Select Committee launches inquiry into electric vehicles
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles to explore how the Government will achieve its 2030 ICE … Read More »
Interview: Europcar’s Mark Newberry on his ‘Fleet 15’
Mark Newberry, commercial director, UK and Ireland at Europcar Mobility Group, tells John Challen about his proudest career moment and the best takeaway food.
UK used car market grows 4.1% in Q2 as EV sales soar
The UK used car market continues to bounce back strongly from a challenging 2022, supported by recovering production levels and surging demand for EVs.
BMW reveals new armoured 7 Series and fully electric i7
BMW has unveiled armoured versions of the latest 7 Series and fully electric i7, providing customised firearms and explosives protection for at-risk individuals.
MG4 EV Extended Range on sale with 323-mile range
MG Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for its new MG4 EV Extended Range model.
Webfleet smashes Guinness World Record for electric van range in Fiat E-Scudo
Webfleet has set a new Guinness World Record for the greatest distance ever travelled by an electric van on a single charge.
One in five fleet vans not compliant with ULEZ rules
More than one in five vans (21%) don’t meet the requirements of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), new FleetCheck user base data reveals.
What’s hindering EV adoption in different countries across the globe?
With many governments striving to meet their part of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty that prioritises an increase in EVs, Dunstan Power, managing director of … Read More »
EV experts give top tips for fleets on going electric
Industry experts are on hand to ensure the most informed decisions are made when it comes to preparing a business and its drivers for the electric … Read More »
Road Test: Jeep Avenger
A new direction for the brand as Jeep introduces its first electric vehicle. By John Challen.
Used car market set for slow recovery this year, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has predicted a slow yet steady recovery for the UK’s used car sector over the rest of 2023 but warned that challenges persist.
Incoming: Why the EX30 is a big deal for Volvo
John Challen on why Volvo’s smallest-ever SUV has a big role to play in the brand’s all-electric plans.
Interview: Warren Richards on Audi’s back-to-basics approach and EV plans
Warren Richards, head of direct sales at Audi, talks to John Challen about the company’s EV product rollout and the opportunities it presents.
Volvo continues saloon and estate sales to emergency services fleets
Volvo Car UK is continuing sales of saloon and estate models to emergency services customers despite stopping deals with wider fleets.
Ambulance service electrifies fleet with Škoda Enyaq
East Midlands Ambulance Service has added Škoda’s fully electric Enyaq SUV to provide zero-emission rapid response support.
Comment: Should smart motorways really be scrapped?
Amid extensive negative press and mounting public fear, our editor-at-large, Alex Grant, wonders if smart motorways deserve their deadly reputation.