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Fleet sector leads new car market recovery but supply issues hit growth
New car registrations were up 28.0% year-on-year in June but market recovery continues to be hampered by the global semiconductor shortage.
RAC joins forces with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for EV leasing service
The RAC has launched a new consumer leasing service to make the switch to electric vehicles more affordable.
Nissan’s £1bn EV hub to bring new electric crossover and gigafactory at Sunderland
Nissan is to transform its Sunderland plant into a flagship Electric Vehicle Hub that will build its new-generation electric crossover and encompass a new gigafactory.
Volvo reveals Concept Recharge electric SUV and future EV tech plans
Volvo has set out its vision for its future all-electric models, including revealing its Concept Recharge and outlining plans to focus on range and fast charging … Read More »
Gridserve Electric Highway launches to revolutionise EV charging across UK
Gridserve has launched its Gridserve Electric Highway brand, uniting its various public charging solutions under a single UK-wide entity as it looks to revolutionise the EV … Read More »
‘Unprecedented’ demand for sale and leaseback as fleets restructure for future
The number of businesses looking to sell and lease back their fleets has dramatically increased in 2021 as businesses review options post-pandemic.
Renault to revive another icon and cut EV costs under future electric strategy
Renault is to address both the cost and desirability of EVs under its future electric strategy, reviving iconic models and using a new e-powertrain and platform.
Business use of mobility solutions to double in next three years
Implementation of mobility solutions such as rental, salary sacrifice and car sharing is to roughly double among UK businesses over the next few years, bouncing back … Read More »
New BSI accessibility standards to make EV charging inclusive for all
Accessibility standards are to be developed for electric vehicle charge points across the UK to make EV charging inclusive for all.
Prices and specifications revealed for new Peugeot 308 plug-in hybrids
Peugeot’s third-generation 308 is to be priced from £24,000 and include plug-in hybrid versions for the first time when it launches later this year.
Bold action needed on gigafactories and charge points to secure UK car sector future
A binding target on UK battery capacity and the deployment of millions of more charge points are needed to ensure the UK automotive sector remains competitive … Read More »
UK has only 15% of charge points needed for net zero, Labour analysis finds
The UK has only 15% of the charging points it needs to meet net zero, new analysis published by the Labour Party finds.
Road Test: Kia Sorento PHEV
Plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento offers more savings and refinement, finds Martyn Collins.
Government must go electric for fleets and incentivise EVs, say eco advisors
The Government’s eco advisors have called for a range of medium- and long-term commitments by the Government, including on electric vehicles, as they warn that time … Read More »
Honda reveals first images of new hybrid-only Civic hatchback
Honda has published the first images of the new Civic hatchback, which launches autumn 2022 in hybrid form only.
Reduction in road casualties in pandemic ‘must not be one-off’
Fatal and serious collisions in Great Britain dropped by more than a fifth (22%) in 2020 but there have been calls for the reduction during the … Read More »
Latest electric vehicle insights in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest guidance, advice and insights into electric cars and vans.
Public charging is biggest barrier to EV adoption, say fleets
Almost six in 10 (59%) of fleets not looking to go electric say the lack of public charging infrastructure is the biggest barrier to EV adoption.
Shift to EVs ‘not enough’, finds IPPR
The Government’s work to decarbonise transport is placing too much emphasis on the shift to electric vehicles without encouraging a shift to clean transport alternatives.
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV joins blue-light squad
Škoda is making its Enyaq iV electric SUV available to blue-light fleets from July.
Audi to go all-electric for new models from 2026 under EV roadmap
Audi is to go electric-only for all new model launches from 2026 on the back of its plans to go net zero.
Landmark case spells setback to grey fleet NIC refund claims
A landmark case earlier this year in favour of HMRC could put an end to current and future fleet claims for NIC relief on business mileage … Read More »
Volvo expands XC40 Recharge electric SUV line-up
Volvo has extended the line-up for its XC40 Recharge electric SUV with a choice of three different trims, bringing lower entry-level pricing.
New Peugeot 308 SW gets first-ever plug-in hybrid versions
Peugeot is expanding the line-up for its third-generation 308 with the addition of the SW estate model.
Fleets must prepare for next ‘Covid-level’ event, says AFP
Preparing fleet operations for the risk of future ‘Covid-level’ events will become essential to winning new business.
Interview: Connected Kerb on how to tackle the big EV charging issues
Connected Kerb CEO Chris Pateman-Jones speaks to Natalie Middleton about what’s really needed to get the UK’s electric vehicle revolution on track.
‘Unprecedented’ used car price rises to continue into Q3, VRA predicts
The current ‘unprecedented’ increases in used car price are likely to continue into the third quarter of 2021, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is predicting.
Zero-emission projects score £20m government investment
Projects to increase vehicle range, support charging in rural areas and help second-hand buyers of EVs have secured government investment.
ITT Hub 2021 to follow strict Covid-19 safety guidelines
There’s less than two weeks to go until the doors open to the free Innovation and Technology in Transport ITT Hub event – which will follow … Read More »
Addison Lee to become London’s largest taxi firm with Comcab buy
Addison Lee is to acquire black taxi provider ComCab, creating the capital’s largest private hire and taxi company with over 7,000 vehicles.
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