Category : Top Stories
BP Pulse confirms price changes for EV charging network
BP Pulse, one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging networks, has confirmed new pricing for all except its fastest units, applicable from 10 June.
Hyundai Bayon electrified SUV priced from £20,295
Hyundai has released UK range information for the Bayon compact SUV, positioned as a rival for vehicles such as the Peugeot 2008 and Volkswagen T-Cross.
First Drive: Vauxhall Mokka & Mokka e
Stylish new small SUV, with EV model marks a new dawn for Vauxhall under Stellantis ownership, finds Martyn Collins.
BMW extends electric vehicle line-up
The first ever BMW i4 electric car will be priced from £51,509 (on the road) in the UK, with a 367-mile range putting it in direct … Read More »
Subscription-based van service caters for fluid fleet needs
Mycardirect has extended its subscription-based vehicle offer to include a wide range of commercial vehicles, responding to growing demand for vans for home delivery following the … Read More »
Fleets facing “worst ever” vehicle delays, warns FleetCheck
Software specialist FleetCheck is warning fleet operators to set out vehicle-by-vehicle maintenance plans as Brexit, Covid-19 and the global semiconductor shortage cause unprecedented delays to new … Read More »
Birmingham Clean Air Zone to affect 100,000 vehicles
Birmingham first Clean Air Zone is now live (1 June), and will soon charge drivers of older cars and vans £8 per day to enter a … Read More »
BVRLA launches Clean Air Zone guide for fleets and drivers
The BVRLA has launched a new web guide, designed to provide useful information for fleets and individuals on current and forthcoming Clean Air Zones (CAZs).
Radius acquires Modus to advance vehicle telematics work
Telematics and fuel cards specialist Radius is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy app-based tracking and insurtech business Modus.
TTC Group sold by Palatine in MBO and private capital deal
TTC Group has been sold by Palatine Private Equity to the TTC management team supported by investment by Pricoa Private Capital.
Used car prices undergoing ‘seismic shift’ upwards
The used car sector is seeing a seismic shift upwards in pricing, thanks to robust consumer demand and dwindling supplies, indicating a strong summer for used … Read More »
BMW and Mini launch one-stop shop EV charging service
BMW and Mini have launched a new charging service in the UK, bringing access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks.
Renault Arkana hybrid SUV: Prices and specs confirmed
Renault’s Arkana hybrid SUV has opened for pre-orders, priced from £25,300.
Third of fleets lack legal vehicle policy
Whilst the vast majority of those who manage their business’s fleet are aware that a company vehicle policy is a legal requirement, a third (33%) don’t … Read More »
Cupra Born electric car to bring up to 231hp and 335-mile range
Cupra has revealed its first all-electric vehicle, due in 2022 and promising up to 231hp of power and 335 miles of range.
HMRC announces latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced new advisory fuel rates, effective from 1 June 2021 and introducing a number of changes.
Audi appoints Claire English as new head of fleet
Claire English is joining Audi UK as its new head of fleet from 12 July.
Volvo partners with NewMotion to support drivers with home charging
Volvo Car UK has appointed NewMotion as its electric vehicle charge point partner, supporting drivers with home charging solutions.
UK’s public charge point network grows by more than a quarter in a year
The UK’s public EV charging network has grown by 27.0% over the last 12 months, including significant growth in the first quarter of 2021.
Ofgem investment to triple UK’s ultra-rapid charging network
Ofgem is making a £300m investment to support the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, helping to triple the UK’s ultra-rapid charging network.
Footage shows driver on phone narrowly avoid hitting police
Newly published footage from Highways England shows a lorry driver narrowly avoiding a collision with another HGV while using his mobile phone at the wheel.
Ford reveals 563hp F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
Ford has taken the wraps off the F-150 Lightning; an electric version of its best-selling pickup that will go head to head with the Tesla Cybertruck.
New look and extra kit for facelifted Škoda Kodiaq
The Škoda Kodiaq SUV has been updated for 2021, introducing a host of design and specification improvements along with new engine options and upgraded assistance systems.
Zenith groups commercial vehicle operations under single brand
Zenith has amalgamated all its commercial vehicle operations together under a new Zenith Commercial brand.
Eco concerns are main driver for fleet electrification
Fleets are rapidly moving towards electrification, chiefly because of the environmental benefits, although there are several other factors also largely at play.
Marshall Leasing appoints Greg McDowell as managing director
Marshall Leasing has appointed Greg McDowell as managing director, following the retirement of Peter Cakebread in April 2021.
Public Accounts Committee statement on EVs: The Reaction
A new report this week saying that the Government is lacking a plan to meet the “huge challenge” of a mass switch to EVs continues to … Read More »
Proactive government stance to charging on own estate could kickstart EV revolution
The Government is being urged to take a far more proactive approach to charge point deployment on its own estate, providing a strong leadership example to … Read More »
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The Not So Fast and the Furious: Does your business really need fast charge points?
Adam Hall, head of electric vehicles at Drax EV, dives into the whole debate around fast vs slow chargers and says that in many cases slow … Read More »