Category : Top Stories
UK car production plummets in September but new record for EVs
2022 UK car manufacturing output declined by 6.0% in September, following four consecutive months of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society … Read More »
BMW partners with National Parks UK to improve EV access
BMW UK and National Parks UK announce a new three-year partnership, called Recharge in Nature, that will help to make the 15 National Parks even more … Read More »
UK EV charging infrastructure continues to grow
Latest DfT statistics show a 34% increase in public EV chargers in the last 12 months, and an 8% increase since 1 July 2022.
Vauxhall reveals new Grandland GSe Plug-in Hybrid
Vauxhall has revealed the Grandland GSe, which will sit alongside the recently announced Astra and Astra Sports Tourer models under its new GSe performance sub-brand.
New AA Business Services yellow paper on fleets’ alternative fuels journey
The AA’s business services division has launched a new yellow paper, designed to help fleets survive and thrive on their routes to alternative fuels amid political … Read More »
Ford Fiesta production to be discontinued
The Ford Fiesta is set to be discontinued as early as next year, with Ford bosses expected to announce in the next few days that the … Read More »
Škoda reveals new high-performance Enyaq iV vRS
Škoda is expanding its vRS family to include another all-electric model – the Enyaq iV vRS.
Queuing EV drivers being caught out by car park fines, warns AFP
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers queuing to use chargers in car parks are inadvertently being caught out by penalty fines, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is … Read More »
Selsia first to sign up to 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Accident management specialist Selsia has signed up to exhibit at next April’s Great British Fleet Event 2023, with other fleet service firms imminently following.
London Ultra-Low Emission Zone expansion has generated extra £94m for TfL
Last year’s expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) generated some £93.6m of additional revenue from drivers of non-compliant vehicles in the first eight months.
Europcar launches interactive guide to help fleets find right van
Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched an interactive online tool for commercial vehicles, helping fleets find the best van or truck solution for their needs.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now live
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.
SSE Energy Solutions launches UK-wide EV charging network
SSE Energy Solutions has kicked off plans for a major electric vehicle charging network across the UK by announcing a significant new partnership with Oxford Properties … Read More »
Radius Vehicle Solutions expands to Ireland with Traction Finance deal
Radius Vehicle Solutions has acquired a majority stake in Belfast-based Traction Finance, expanding its commercial vehicle hire and leasing business into the north and south of … Read More »
Charging concerns deterring non-EV drivers, Paythru research reveals
Concerns over poor charging experiences including a lack of charge points are putting non-EV drivers off from making the switch.
The Electric Car Scheme to offer UK-first salsac subscription scheme for EVs
The Electric Car Scheme has partnered with subscription car service Onto to offer a new subscription-based salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.
Stellantis UK appoints Nick Richards as B2B director in major reorganisation
Stellantis UK is appointing Nick Richards as its new B2B director, replacing James Taylor as part of a majorly revamped management structure from January 2023.
Fall in company car figures is shot across the bow to HMRC, says fleet sector
Latest HMRC figures showing a further decline in the number of employees paying Benefit-in-Kind on company cars is “a shot across the bow to HMRC” on … Read More »
‘Noise camera’ trials to detect antisocial drivers
‘New-age’ road cameras are being deployed in the UK as part of a trial to clamp down on antisocial driving.
Fleet maintenance key in cost-of-living crisis, urges Trakm8
Trakm8 is urging fleets not to cut vehicle maintenance amid unprecedented cost pressures for British businesses.
Uncertainty on charging costs for EV drivers following emergency budget, LeasePlan warns
Yesterday’s government U-turn on tax cuts and the Energy Price Guarantee will have serious implications for EV drivers and fleets, LeasePlan UK has warned.
Peugeot to preview future EVs with Inception concept
Peugeot is to reveal a new concept car in the coming weeks, giving an insight into its forthcoming line-up of dedicated electric vehicles.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia EV6
This week, our Al puts Kia’s flagship electric vehicle to the test.
Leasys Rent rebrands as Drivalia to champion sustainable mobility
FCA Bank Group has launched a new rental and mobility company, dubbed Drivalia and taking over from Leasys Rent.
Camera van trial captures dangerous driver every six minutes
A new trial of camera-based technology is detecting motorists holding mobile phones or driving without seatbelts every six minutes.
Mercedes EQE SUV debuts at Paris with 367-mile range
Mercedes has revealed its EQE SUV at the Paris Motor Show, complete with up to a 367-mile range and a 687hp AMG version.
Jeep unveils Avenger electric SUV at Paris Motor Show
Jeep has revealed its Avenger SUV – the brand’s first-ever fully electric vehicle – at the Paris Motor Show.
Kia fleet drivers are on a Promise
Kia has introduced the ‘Kia Business Service Promise’, designed to help fleets get more out of the company’s dealer network when it comes to servicing.
Gap between average petrol and diesel prices hits record 20p
The gap between the average price of petrol and diesel has exceeded 20p a litre for the first time ever.
How green is your parcel? Why online deliveries must go electric
Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fleet fuel card provider Paua, on the environmental cost of online deliveries.