Category : Top Stories
2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter uncovered for fleets
A new eSprinter is coming, but not until next year – and it will be replaced by a new model in 2025. John Kendall reports.
EV servicing costs a third less than for ICE cars
Electric vehicles are significantly cheaper to service than petrol or diesel models, new figures indicate.
Swarco to launch new ultra-rapid EV charging network in UK
Swarco Smart Charging has announced plans for a new nationwide ultra-rapid charging network that will significantly improve the availability and reliability of ‘on-the-go’ charging.
BP Pulse and APCOA to build 100+ fast charging hubs across Europe
BP Pulse and APCOA Parking Group have signed an agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe, further accelerating urban e-mobility infrastructure.
EVC to install 100,000 charge points under new funding
Electric vehicle charging company EVC has secured up to £165m of capital to roll out around 100,000 charge points across the UK by 2027.
Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV
Nat Barnes tests out the Kuga’s crossover practicalities with a house move.
Fiat Ducato and Ford Transit get gold ratings in more stringent Euro NCAP tests
Euro NCAP has issued van safety ratings for 2023, using tougher new protocols to increase safety technology standards for drivers and fleets.
Spring Budget 2023: AFP lobbies for key fiscal changes in updated Tax Manifesto
A new Tax and Regulation Manifesto is now out from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), urging government action on key changes such as greater support … Read More »
Fleet Evolution to reveal all-inclusive benefits of sal-sac at 2023 GBFE
Fleet Evolution is to exhibit at this April’s Great British Fleet Event to shed light on how salary sacrifice provides a single solution to multiple fleet … Read More »
RAC integrates AI-powered smart cameras into fleet telematics solutions
RAC Connected has partnered with Exeros Technologies to add AI-powered smart cameras to its fleet telematics offering.
Zenith profits rise on back of high residual values and record deliveries
Zenith has announced third-quarter financial results for the period ended 31 December 2022, with strong income growth despite a challenging economic environment.
New study reveals fleets’ top concerns and action plans
A new study that shows the prevailing trends impacting fleet operations and how businesses are planning to tackle them in 2023 is now out from Teletrac … Read More »
EV leasing deals ‘overpriced’ says T&E, but BVRLA counters
UK fleets and drivers are being overcharged on leasing deals for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to a new study that says such overpricing is impacting … Read More »
Targa Telematics acquires Viasat Group to create connected mobility giant
Targa Telematics has signed an agreement to acquire 100% share capital of Viasat Group Spa, creating a global leader in the Internet of Things and smart … Read More »
EVs and mileage reduction both central to decarbonisation goals, says RAC Foundation
The fall in carbon emissions from cars needed to meet UK climate change goals is likely to require work to reduce overall travel by drivers as … Read More »
First Hydrogen optimises LCV efficiency ahead of fleet trials
First Hydrogen is optimising the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles ahead of their deployment with fleet customers from the end of March 2023.
BMW forms iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet
BMW is continuing its work to bring hydrogen cars to the road by forming its pilot fleet for the iX5 Hydrogen.
Hyundai i10 updated for 2023
Hyundai is revising its i10 city car with enhanced design and new equipment in a mid-life refresh.
Britishvolt sold to Australian startup Recharge
Collapsed EV battery maker has been sold out of administration to Australian startup and rival Recharge.
Kia enables over-the-air updates across full model range
Kia has introduced new over-the-air (OTA) functionality for its full model line-up.
Diesel drivers getting raw deal at fuel pumps, says RAC
Diesel drivers are being hit by an extra 20p a litre for fuel compared to petrol drivers despite there being “little difference” between the two fuels … Read More »
Sheffield Clean Air Zone goes live
Sheffield County Council’s Clean Air Zone is now up and running, impacting vehicles including vans and HGVs.
Arrival of Chinese BEVs could push down prices, says Cox
An influx of Chinese brands over the next 12-24 months could drive down prices of both battery electric vehicles and petrol and diesel models, according to … Read More »
Smart motorway systems fail after ‘unplanned outage’
Smart motorways in England were left without traffic management systems for two hours yesterday after an “unplanned outage”.
BMW expands i4 line-up with new entry-level model
BMW has added a new entry-level model to the line-up for its i4 all-electric Gran Coupé.
More than 30,000 UK EV chargers now available via Kia Charge network
The Kia Charge public charging network has passed the 30,000-connector milestone just two years after it launched.
Fleet AFRs go down but Advisory Electricity Rate rises
HMRC has responded to rising energy prices with a one pence per mile increase to the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER), used for reimbursing electric company car … Read More »
Interview: Co Charger’s mission to tackle fleet charging pain points
Community charging app Co Charger has bold plans to be the biggest EV charging network in the UK within a year. Ahead of his talk at … Read More »
Power demand reduction service to help businesses save money and support grid
Renewable energy specialist Drax is one of the first providers of a new service aimed at incentivising businesses to reduce their electricity demand at peak times … Read More »
Diode to showcase digital sales journey for EV drivers at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Diode, a specialist in digital sales journeys for vehicle providers, is the latest exhibitor to sign up to this year’s Great British Fleet Event.
