Category : Top Stories
UK fleets ahead of EU peers on homeworking trends
UK fleet operators are moving faster than their European counterparts when it comes to adapting travel policies for increased homeworking.
British Gas signs up Osprey for first-of-its-kind fleet charging deal
British Gas has partnered with Osprey Charging to help accelerate its transition to an all-electric fleet and simplify the driver charging process.
Vehicle-to-grid project shows potential to slash home energy bills significantly
A trial of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) smart charging has shown that the technology could cut home energy bills significantly while also helping to provide essential support to … Read More »
Novo to double EV courtesy fleet to meet growing demand for electric car cover
Electric car insurance and incident management firm Novo is doubling its EV courtesy fleet on the back of rising demand for electric car cover.
Greener fleets, sustainable solutions
Think investing in battery-powered cars is the only way to be seen as ‘green’ these days? Think again – there are plenty of opportunities to prove … Read More »
Top 20 UK hotspots for rapid charging revealed
Nottingham is home to the most rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in the UK, making it a hotspot for charging your electric car as quickly as possible.
Mobilize Power Solutions and Indra team up on affordable, future-proofed home charging
Mobilize Power Solutions has teamed up with EV charging firm Indra on a comprehensive home charging solution available to all EV drivers.
EV fleet drivers need practical advice on home charging, AFP says
Training fleet drivers on EV home charging could help cut costs and enable drivers to get more out of their electric vehicles.
Renault and Geotab telematics collaboration delivers turnkey fleet connectivity
Renault is to offer turnkey connectivity for fleets of all sizes under a new deal with Geotab.
Interview: Polestar’s Matt Hawkins talks about the fleet shift to EVs
Matt Hawkins, head of sales in the UK for Polestar, talks about starting a brand in the pandemic and helping fleets who are ready to switch … Read More »
Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric: Prices and specs announced
Renault has opened pre-orders for its Mégane E-Tech 100% Electric hatchback, which is priced from £35,995.
Electric car charger law comes into force for new homes and workplaces
New legislation that requires the majority of new residential developments, workplaces and supermarkets to have electric vehicle charging points installed has come into force from today.
Volkswagen updates ID.5 electric SUV-coupé with new entry-level model
Volkswagen has introduced a new lead-in grade for its ID.5 electric SUV-coupé, cutting entry-level pricing to £49,735.
Electric Citroën Ami available for £19.99 a month on PCP
The Citroën Ami electric quadricycle is now available on personal contract purchase (PCP), priced from £19.99 per month over 24 months.
New car market shift to retail buyers likely to worsen used car shortages, says VRA
A widespread move by carmakers to steer sales of new cars towards more profitable private sales rather than fleet is likely to exacerbate the ongoing used … Read More »
Plug-in Car Grant ‘rug pull’ is premature move, says fleet and auto sector
The Government’s withdrawal of the Plug-in Car Grant from today has largely been slammed across the fleet and automotive sector, which says it leaves the EV … Read More »
Government closes Plug-in Car Grant to focus on improving EV charging
The Government is closing the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) from today as it moves the focus onto improving the UK’s EV charging network.
BVRLA urges fleet sector to help lobby on low EV BiK rates
The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit-in-Kind rates low and giving foresight beyond the current 2024/25 cut-off … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Citröen ë-C4
Nat Barnes calculates the charging costs for the ë-C4 and looks at why smart charging is so important.
CLM completes management buyout
Fleet management company CLM has completed a management buyout from the Maxxia Group for an undisclosed sum.
Europcar adds Tesla Model 3 to flexible subscription fleet
Europcar is deploying the Tesla Model 3 on its fleet to help businesses go electric without the need for a long-term commitment.
Genesis pairs with Shell Recharge Solutions for ‘seamless’ charging experience
Genesis Motor Europe has partnered with Shell Recharge Solutions to provide seamless charging services for its growing EV line-up.
Telematics algorithm for PHEVs to help fleet managers cut fuel costs
Targa Telematics has enhanced its Targa Lite telematics solution with a new plug-in hybrid function to further help fleet managers optimise fuel consumption amid soaring prices.
Cut fuel duty 10p and introduce fuel price stabiliser, AA demands
The AA has called upon the Government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately and introduce a fuel price stabiliser to help counter the … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3
Our new long-termer fuses two of the latest driver trends for SUVs and EVs into one family- and eco-friendly solution. John Challen finds out more.
Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to deliver 373-mile range
Polestar has teased its upcoming electric performance SUV ahead of its official debut in October.
Cupra to launch three new electrified models by 2025
Cupra is expanding its line-up with three new electrified models by 2025, entering new segments and bolstering its growth plans.
New Fiat Doblò arrives with first-ever E-Doblò eLCV
Fiat has revealed the new Doblò line-up, which includes the first-ever all-electric E-Doblò variant.
Nissan Qashqai revised with extra equipment and design tweaks
Nissan has updated the Qashqai for the 2022 model year with extra equipment and exterior design changes to bring it in line with latest product branding.
New Mercedes GLC SUV revealed with three plug-in hybrids
Mercedes has taken the wraps off its second-generation GLC SUV, introducing a new, larger platform, latest tech and an updated engine line-up.
