Category : Top Stories
Mercedes GLC prices and specs revealed
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is now on sale in the UK, priced from £51,855.
RAC develops low-cost, flexible entry into telematics for fleets
The RAC has launched a new connected vehicle solution, said to promise fleet savings in the face of mounting costs.
Date announced for 2023 Great British Fleet Event
The Great British Fleet Event is returning for 2023, taking place on 25 April with a new and improved format to build on the exemplary success … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Fabia
Natalie Middleton comes face to face with an oldie but a goodie from the Škoda Fabia’s past.
World EV Day 2022: Over half of drivers unaware of EV cost and BiK-saving benefits
The majority of drivers looking to replace their cars or vans will consider going electric but large numbers are unaware of the cost-saving benefits of EVs … Read More »
World EV Day 2022: Clean Van Commitment launches for fleets
The Energy Saving Trust has relaunched the Clean Van Commitment (CVC) campaign for World EV Day 2022, helping fleets accelerate electrification work with the help of … Read More »
Iveco strikes 2,000-strong eDaily deal with Petit Forestier
Iveco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to supply 2,000 of its new eDaily van to refrigerated vehicle rental and leasing firm Petit Forestier.
World EV Day 2022: Gridserve starts construction on Gatwick Electric Forecourt
Construction is now underway on a new Gridserve Electric Forecourt at London Gatwick, marking this year’s World EV Day.
World EV Day 2022: Ogilvie Fleet relaunches EV database and adds in eLCVs
Ogilvie Fleet has relaunched its free-to-use, online Electric Vehicle database tool under the name MiNextEV and expanded it to include electric vans.
UK car output up 34% but energy costs crippling further recovery
UK car production rose 34.0% in August but volumes remain down on pre-pandemic levels and record energy costs threaten further recovery.
World EV Day 2022: Expert views on what’s needed for charging
World EV Day 2022 is now underway, once again promoting sustainable mobility. We ask the fleet and automotive sector for their thoughts on how increased adoption … Read More »
Sporty Vauxhall Astra GSe plug-in hybrid debuts
Vauxhall has revealed its new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer GSe models, spearheading its new GSe electrified sub-brand.
Northgate drives EV plans with charging infrastructure focus
Northgate Vehicle Hire is reinforcing its electrification plans by ensuring that over half of its branches will be fully equipped for EVs within the next 12 … Read More »
Speeding accounts for majority of fleet driving offences, new data shows
Speeding accounts for more than four out of five driving offences in company cars and vans, new data from FleetCheck reveals.
Bradford goes live with Class C Clean Air Zone
Bradford has launched its long-awaited Clean Air Zone, levying charges on the most polluting vehicles.
Citroën reveals new brand identity and logo for electric age
Citroën has unveiled a new corporate brand identity and logo, taking the 103-year-old brand into a new electric era.
Government’s economic plan will increase fleet costs and ‘test managers to extreme’
The Government’s new economic policy is likely to hit fleet operations hard, pushing up costs and bringing increased liabilities for fleet managers.
Four in 10 fleets haven’t started preparing for 2030 ICE ban
More than four in 10 fleet operators haven’t started getting ready for the 2030 ICE ban, new research from Arval shows.
Silvey Fleet launches in Republic of Ireland
Silvey Fleet has expanded into the Irish market with a range of services from fleet management to fuel cards.
No clear action on EV infrastructure in mini-budget, says fleet sector
The UK fleet and leasing sector has reacted to last week’s mini-budget, welcoming the new Growth Plan but calling for more details to help the drive … Read More »
AER rates short-changing fleet drivers on 90% of EV charges
Fleet car and van drivers reclaiming charging costs using the Government’s Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) are being left out of pocket on nine out of 10 … Read More »
Police crackdown on speeding for Project EDWARD
Police forces across the UK are to clamp down further on speeding next month as part of the Project EDWARD campaign.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Dacia Jogger
Dacia updated its line-up with the practical and extremely affordable Jogger seven-seater MPV this year. Our tester Al Suttie heads behind the wheel for a week … Read More »
Public rapid charging costs up 42% in four months
Rapid charging rates at public chargers have increased by 42% – or 18.75p per kilowatt hour – since May, bringing the cost per mile perilously close … Read More »
Caroline Sandall-Mansergh joins Alphabet as consultancy manager
Fleet industry stalwart Caroline Sandall-Mansergh has joined Alphabet GB as its new consultancy and channels development manager.
Ford Mustang Mach-E gains new driver assistance and comfort features
Ford has introduced enhanced driver assistance technologies, comfort and styling features for the Mach-E, providing extra reasons for drivers to go electric.
Iveco eDaily to offer zero emissions and maximum load carrying
Iveco has unveiled its eDaily van at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover this week, complete with a claimed 249-mile urban range.
Entire ATS Euromaster network to have full EV/hybrid capability by Q2 2023
ATS Euromaster is rolling out further EV training for its network of tyre and maintenance centres ahead of a commitment for all technicians and centres to … Read More »
Changing MOT to every two years seen as dangerously bad idea by drivers
Possible government plans to change the annual MOT to every two years have raised serious concerns among drivers about safety.
Iveco and Hyundai unveil fuel cell large van at IAA in Hanover
Iveco Group and Hyundai Motor Company have unveiled the first Iveco eDaily Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover.
