Category : Top Stories
Champion the EV switch to galvanise change, major fleets tell Labour
Leading UK fleet operators including BT and Mitie have called for a public campaign to galvanise more private drivers to shift into clean transport.
Grosvenor shifts proposition to meet future fleet needs
Grosvenor Leasing has shifted its strategic direction, accompanied by a major rebrand, to meet the future needs of businesses with vehicle fleets.
First batch of Farizon SV vans lands in UK
The first batch of electric vans from Chinese brand Farizon is now in the UK ahead of rollout with fleets.
Zenith clamours government for EV incentives
Zenith, along with fleet industry body the BVRLA, is calling on the Government to help drivers switch to EVs after a new study found the majority … Read More »
Kia gives first look at EV4 saloon and hatchback
Kia has uncovered its upcoming EV4 in both saloon and hatchback variants ahead of its world premiere this month.
Headlight glare stopping dazzled drivers from taking to the wheel
Headlight glare is now so bad that a quarter (25%) of affected motorists no longer drive at night while 22% wish they could avoid driving.
Peugeot boosts power and boot space for electric SUVs
Peugeot’s electric SUV line-up is getting a boost with new performance variants of the E-3008 and E-5008 and the debut of a five-seater E-5008 variant.
UK’s Brightmile driver behaviour app sold to Smith System
Smith System, a US-based global leader in driver safety management, has acquired UK driver behaviour analytics specialist Brightmile for an undisclosed sum.
Many fleets unaware of looming VED bills for EVs, AFP warns
Many fleets are still unaware of substantial hikes in vehicle excise duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) from April, the Association … Read More »
Škoda Elroq electric SUV gains mid-range grades and flagship SportLine
Škoda has expanded the launch line-up for its Elroq electric compact SUV with new mid-range models and a top-rung SportLine grade.
Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham to headline 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Sir Ian Botham, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, will deliver a keynote motivational speech at the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards.
Honda and Nissan officially scrap ‘mega-merger’ talks
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have formally ended talks over a ‘mega-merger’ that would have helped fight off “emerging forces” from China.
Arval posts 5.6% growth in leased fleet and 52% rise in BEVs
Arval has posted increased business results for 2024 showing a rise in its global leased fleet and meteoric battery electric vehicle (BEV) take-up.
UK-built mobile energy storage and EV charging solution launches
A modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) and EV charging solution has launched in the UK for businesses, fleets and infrastructure projects.
Green signs and totem poles would flag up public EV charging better, drivers say
Current signage for public EV charge points needs a boost to make the public network more prominent, AA member research has found.
EV sales to overtake petrol by 2028, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has issued new and used car forecasts for 2025 and beyond, predicting that sales of fully electric cars will overtake petrol in the UK … Read More »
Kia to uncover EV4 saloon, PV5 van and Concept EV2 SUV at 2025 EV Day
Kia has given a heads-up on its upcoming 2025 EV Day, which will uncover its global EV leadership strategy and key models.
VAT reduction on public charging would save EV drivers £85m this year
Electric vehicle lobby group FairCharge is demanding the UK cuts VAT on public charging to end the existing two-tier system and boost EV adoption.
Islington Council drives EV fleet rollout with £1.2m charging project
Islington Council is supporting its 550+ fully electric fleet with a major new charging project.
New private parking rules to address ‘five-minute’ fines
Private parking rules in the UK are set to change, addressing the ‘five-minute’ rule to protect motorists who struggle to pay within the timeframe.
China’s Xpeng enters UK with electric SUV-coupé launch
Chinese electric car brand Xpeng has officially launched in the UK, starting first with its G6 SUV-coupé.
Tranzaura Group expands in UK with Truckfile acquisition
Tranzaura Group, a leading transport technology firm based in Ireland, has acquired fleet software provider Truckfile for an undisclosed sum.
Record results and new driver coaching functionality for Licence Check
Licence Check has announced record results for its DAVIS (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform while also enhancing its DAVIS Coaching module with new functionality.
Young Driver invests £2m in switch to Suzuki fleet
Young Driver, a leading UK provider of driving lessons to under-17s, has agreed a £2m deal to add 170 Suzuki Swifts to its fleet.
WB Power Services awards solus fleet deal to Arval
Arval has won a new, solus fleet agreement with WB Power Services, spanning everything from vehicles to wider services.
Ban ‘polluting’ hybrids from 2030 and ditch ‘confusing’ names, says EV lobby group
Electric Vehicles UK has waded into rows over the ZEV mandate and ICE ban, calling for ministers not to include hybrids in plans from 2030 while … Read More »
Deadline for Great British Fleet Awards entries fast approaching
Fleet managers and suppliers have less than a month to submit their entries for the Great British Fleet Awards 2025 and drive recognition for their work.
Grey drivers neglecting vital SMR checks, Venson warns
Venson Automotive Solutions has called on employers to educate grey fleet drivers on correct vehicle care as research indicates vital service, maintenance and repair (SMR) checks … Read More »
UK set to miss 2028 ZEV mandate targets without ‘tangible’ incentives
The UK will miss crucial targets on zero-emission vehicle sales by 2028 if major consumer concerns are not addressed.
One in six drivers spotted not wearing a seatbelt on motorways
More than one in seven drivers regularly see other road users not wearing their seatbelt on motorways, the AA Charitable Trust has revealed.
