Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Ford to end Mondeo production in 2022 - Ford is to stop production of its Mondeo stalwart from March 2022 under its plans for an all-electric future. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
Mandate alcolocks asap to tackle drink-driving, says PACTS - Alcohol interlocks should be introduced as soon as possible for drivers convicted of drink-driving, the Government has been told. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Peugeot cuts e-2008 prices on back of Plug-in Grant changes - Peugeot has lowered prices across its e-2008 range while also providing enhanced deposit contributions for the e-208, helping to compensate for the Plug-in Car Grant changes. ... Read More »
- Disconnect workplace charge point and EV car policy decisions, says Arval - Business decisions on charge point installations should be treated as an entirely separate consideration to decisions on electric vehicle adoption for company car drivers. For more ... Read More »
- EV charging and reimbursement causing fleet headaches, says AFP - Electric vehicle adoption is fast picking up pace among fleets but operators are facing challenges when it comes to reimbursement and sorting charging, according to the ... Read More »
- Kia launches grant-friendly long-range e-Niro electric crossover - Kia has introduced a new mid-spec version of its e-Niro electric crossover, priced under £35,000 and therefore qualifying for the revised Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG). For ... Read More »
- Vauxhall cuts EV prices to ensure Plug-in Car Grant eligibility - Vauxhall has lowered new Mokka-e and Vivaro-e Life prices with immediate effect, ensuring they remain eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG). For more of the ... Read More »
- Rapid charging forecourts are key incentive for EV switch, say drivers - Bespoke rapid charging forecourts could play a major role in encouraging drivers to switch to electric vehicles, new research finds. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- 10 key takeaways from the AFP’s new EV training for fleets - The Association of Fleet Professionals recently ran its first ‘Making the Switch to EVs’ online training course for fleets. Natalie Middleton reports back with some of ... Read More »
- Interview: 2021 Eco Superstar Kevin Booker on going green - Kevin Booker, IT systems and fleet officer at the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, took the Eco Superstar title at the 2021 Fleet World Great British ... Read More »
- SEAT to launch entry-level £17k electric car in 2025 - SEAT is to introduce an urban electric vehicle to market in 2025, priced from around £17,000-£21,000 and intended to make e-mobility accessible. For more of the ... Read More »
- Citroën lowers ë-C4 prices for full-range grant eligibility - Citroën has cut the top-spec pricing of its ë-C4 electric hatch to ensure the full range continues to qualify for the Government’s Plug in Car Grant ... Read More »
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
