Fleet World

Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Scala SE L 1.5 TSI 150PS

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John Kendall reports back on our new Škoda Scala long-termer.

Plans submitted for West Midlands gigafactory

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A planning application for a gigafactory at Coventry Airport has been submitted by joint venture partners, Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport.

EU plan to sell 100% zero-emission cars in 2035 will ‘democratise’ EVs

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The European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ package of climate measures has been widely greeted over its more ambitious targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions, in … Read More »

Updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona now open for orders

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SEAT’s updated Ibiza supermini and Arona small SUV are now on sale in the UK, introducing refreshed exterior design, bold new interiors and latest connected tech.

Road Test: Toyota Mirai

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Second-generation Mirai saloon proves there’s a future for hydrogen power, thinks Martyn Collins.

UK Transport Decarbonisation Plan: Main points and industry reaction

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The Government’s 220-page Transport Decarbonisation Plan is now out, providing a first-ever pathway for the whole transport sector to reach the legal requirement of net zero … Read More »

Kia Ceed gets new look and tech upgrades

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Kia has updated its Ceed line-up with styling upgrades and latest connectivity and convenience tech.

Industry mourns loss of James Davis

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The automotive industry is mourning the loss of James Davis, customer insight director at Cox Automotive, who passed away at the weekend.

Record rise in used car prices for Q2

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Used car prices rocketed in the last quarter, hitting new records as dealers became short of stock.

Surge in fleet sal sac schemes on back of low BiK

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Employer provision of finance solutions to non-company car drivers has surged in the last year, in particular for salary sacrifice.

Oxford Zero Emission Zone pilot delayed

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The planned pilot of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has been put back from this August after “unforeseen technical issues”.

Shocking levels of speeding during first lockdown revealed in new stats

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More than 50% of cars and vans exceeded the speed limit in towns and on motorways in 2020, as drivers took advantage of the emptier roads … Read More »

New Vauxhall Astra gets bold redesign and first-ever plug-in hybrids

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Vauxhall’s eight-generation Astra hatchback is to debut plug-in hybrid variants alongside a bold new design and latest onboard tech.

Fleets instrumental in wider shift to clean road transport, global research finds

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The majority of buses and light duty fleet vehicles in leading markets could switch to EVs by 2030, cumulatively saving close to the annual emissions of … Read More »

Nissan Leaf gets signature EV sound and new tech for MY21

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The MY21 Nissan Leaf is now on sale, bringing new connected vehicle tech and a signature EV sound to alert road users.

Ford Mustang Mach-E demonstrates ultra-efficiency in new EV world record

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E has broken the world record for electric car efficiency after travelling at an average 6.54 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh) from John … Read More »

Call for local authorities to have central role in charging infrastructure design

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Local and regional authorities should have greater powers and involvement, including on EV charging infrastructure, to ensure net zero is delivered.

Jeep reveals plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe

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Jeep has revealed the first images of its Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid ahead of its launch at the 2021 New York Motor show.

New car market to face more significant challenges, predicts Cox Automotive

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The new car market is to be hit by further significant challenges over the coming months, on top of the existing semiconductor issues.

Revised Vauxhall Grandland: Pricing and specs revealed

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Vauxhall’s updated Grandland SUV is now on sale, bringing new technologies, lower pricing and a range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

More powerful Škoda Kodiaq vRS now on sale

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Škoda has announced pricing and specifications for its top-of-the-range Kodiaq vRS as order books open.

Cox Automotive continues mobility services growth with FleetMaster buy

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Cox Automotive has acquired cloud-based fleet software business FleetMaster for an undisclosed sum, advancing its work in mobility services within Europe.

Exaggerated EV range claims bringing range anxiety for company drivers

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Vehicle manufacturers are deliberately exaggerating the range of their latest electric models, leading to unnecessary range anxiety amongst drivers.

Renault Megane to go hybrid-only with arrival of hatch plug-in hybrid

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Renault is introducing a plug-in hybrid model to its Megane hatch line-up while dropping all existing petrol and diesel versions.

Fleet usage of contract hire to surge in next three years

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Fleets are planning to rapidly increase their use of contract hire as a method of funding company cars and vans over the next three years, new … Read More »

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant safeguarded under electric vehicle plans

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Vauxhall owner Stellantis is to invest £100m to turn Ellesmere Port into its first dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing site, safeguarding the plant’s future.