Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
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. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- 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. For ... Read More »
- 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. For more of the ... Read More »
- 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. ... Read More »
- 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. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- 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. For more ... Read More »
- 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. For more of ... Read More »
- Road Test: Kia Sorento PHEV - Plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento offers more savings and refinement, finds Martyn Collins. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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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.
