Category : Top Stories
BVRLA leasing broker fleet boosted by EVs and business contract hire upturn
A rebound in demand for business contract hire and strong EV take-up helped the BVRLA’s leasing broker fleet grow in 2022, despite continued vehicle supply challenges … Read More »
Kia to mass-produce electric PBVs for ride-hailing and delivery firms
Kia has spearheaded plans to enter the electric ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV) market for delivery and ride-hailing firms with the start of construction on a new dedicated … Read More »
Don’t miss out on EV Workplace Charging Scheme grants, warns Northgate
Businesses that have not already taken advantage of the Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) grant funding should begin the application process now to avoid missing out … Read More »
EV sal-sac schemes rated most valuable employee benefit in new survey
Salary sacrifice electric cars have been rated the most valuable flexible benefit for employees in a major new survey.
Suttie’s seven days… with a GWM Ora Funky Cat
GWM Ora’s inaugural electric vehicle is here to shake up the market with its retro-futuristic styling, plush interior and onboard tech. Al Suttie checks out the … Read More »
May issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World incorporating Van Fleet World is now available to read – featuring latest mobility insights and road tests.
Vertu Lease Cars sold to UK Carline
UK Carline has acquired Vertu Motors’ leasing division for an undisclosed sum.
Public transport overhaul would cut car miles for net zero and deliver £52bn boost
A radical revamp of public transport would help the UK to meet net zero targets, improve quality of life and boost the economy by some £52bn, … Read More »
One in 10 motorists have driven after taking illegal drugs
Drug-driving in the UK has reached epidemic proportions, with potentially millions of motorists getting behind the wheel after consuming illegal drugs.
Aeris closes deal for Ericsson’s IoT accelerator and connected vehicle cloud businesses
Aeris, which specialises in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced the closure of its deal for Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator (IoT-A) and Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) … Read More »
Driving for Better Business launches free online resources for driver safety
National Highways has launched a raft of online resources for fleets through its Driving for Better Business programme.
London gets £35.7m of funding to add thousands more EV chargers
London has been awarded £35.7m from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to significantly expand its charging infrastructure.
Just two weeks to go until 2023 Great British Fleet Event
It’s just 14 days until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway – delivering an unmissable line-up of industry insights, unveilings and awards.
Nearly half of SME fleet managers struggling with EV transition, finds Alphabet
Demand for EVs is surging, but small and medium fleets are struggling to seize the opportunity, Alphabet GB has revealed.
Drones to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands under Freight Innovation Fund
Projects including remote island drones for package drops in the Orkney Islands have secured new government funding intended to transform freight.
Incoming for Fleets: Volvo EX90
As Volvo’s longest-range, safest, most advanced and highest-priced model yet, the Volvo ECX90 has a lot to offer fleets. We give the lowdown on the brand’s … Read More »
Tariffs introduced for council-owned charge points
More councils in Scotland and England are introducing tariffs for electric vehicle charging to counter the increasing cost of electricity and rising demand.
Six essentials for mass EV adoption revealed in new report
March was a bumper month for battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake but lack of collaboration could hinder future adoption and decarbonisation goals.
£47.5m funding to boost safety on high-risk roads across England
The Department for Transport (DfT) is making a £47.5m injection into enhancing the safety of some of the most high-risk roads in England.
UK storms past 40,000 EV charger milestone
The UK has surged past the 40,000-charger milestone after nearly 2,000 new devices were installed in March.
Waitrose invests in EV charge points for employees at distribution centre
Waitrose has deployed its first EV charge points for employees at its main distribution centre in Bracknell, helping to encourage EV take-up.
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge get up to 24% extra electric range
Volvo has increased the electric range for its C40 and XC40 Recharge models by up to 24% thanks to technical updates.
Gridserve reveals best and worst times to charge over Easter getaway
Gridserve has crunched the numbers to predict where the busiest hubs are likely to be across its charging network ahead of the Easter getaway.
North East gets two new Gridserve Electric Super Hubs for EV drivers
Gridserve and Moto have opened new Electric Super Hubs, located at Washington North and South on the A1(M).
BVRLA leasing fleet exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The BVRLA’s leasing fleet has passed its pre-pandemic volumes, despite vehicle supply issues continuing to impact availability.
Leasys vies for European mobility leadership in new Stellantis JV
Stellantis and Crèdit Agricole (CA) Consumer Finance have launched their new Leasys multi-brand operational leasing firm, setting out plans for mobility leadership.
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka updated with new trims and tech
Vauxhall has introduced updated versions of its best-selling Corsa and Mokka, delivering latest design and technology features, along with a new powertrain and Black edition for … Read More »
Fuel prices fall again but diesel drivers still being ripped off
Fuel prices fell for the fifth straight month in March – but diesel drivers are still “blatantly being taken advantage of” by major fuel retailers not … Read More »
Fleet registrations rocket 40.9% in crucial new plate month for car sector
New car registrations by larger fleets surged 40.9% in March, helping the market to return to a pre-pandemic high.
ALD Automotive and ChargePoint create new EV charging business to drive electrification
ALD Automotive is teaming up with ChargePoint Holdings Inc to create a new EV charging business in Europe for international and local corporate clients.
