Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Voltia electric van conversions to cut costs and CO2 for couriers - European van conversion specialist Voltia has expanded its e-LCV portfolio with five new XL models. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Fleet sector must embrace electrification and mobility, says Cox Automotive report - A proactive approach to both electrification and mobility will be vital for fleets in the countdown to 2030. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Citroën C3 updated with revised trims and extra equipment - Citroën has updated its C3 supermini range with a restructured trim line-up for the 2022 model year, priced from £14,180. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on roads - The arrival of the October half term in England and Wales could see congestion on UK roads, starting from tomorrow (22 October). For more of the ... Read More »
Clear need for a national road pricing scheme in EV era, BVRLA tells MPs - The Government must start planning now for a national road pricing scheme to ensure a smooth transition and avoid a £40bn tax black hole in the ... Read More »- Further plans revealed for UK’s largest battery gigafactory - The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s largest battery gigafactory from 2025, as it continues to explore investment opportunities ... Read More »
- Corporate fleets hold key to successful EV transition, investors told - Investor engagement with corporate fleets could help meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation targets for the transport sector, according to new research from ShareAction. For more of the ... Read More »
- New issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine now out - The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, featuring a wealth of advice for fleets looking to go electric or optimise their ... Read More »
- Petrol and diesel prices ‘almost certain’ to hit record high within days - Drivers and fleets are being warned to brace themselves for record-high fuel prices after retailers said pump prices are set to rise in the coming days. ... Read More »
- Last chance to have your say in latest fleet sector research - Fleets have a last chance to contribute in new resarch that will explore the latest issues affecting fleet operators and how companies can take action. For ... Read More »
- Government’s Net Zero Strategy ushers in ZEV mandate and extra EV funding - The Government has published its Net Zero Strategy, setting the UK on a clear path to net zero by 2050 and including big plans for electric ... Read More »
- Citroën Relay van updated with more efficient engines and extra kit - Citroën has updated its Relay large van for the 2022 model year, adding in new engines and enhanced standard specification. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Eliminate grey fleet risks with new Mercia Fleet Management service - A new grey fleet service that mitigates risks and slashes business costs is now available from Mercia Fleet Management – with a free offer to the ... Read More »
- Mike Thompson appointed chief operating officer at Leasing Options - Leasing Options has appointed Mike Thompson as its new chief operating officer. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- 2022 Kia Ceed: Prices and specs revealed - Kia has announced pricing and specifications for the updated Ceed model family, which introduces significant styling upgrades and latest connectivity and convenience tech for the 2022 ... Read More »
- Cazoo expands into commercial vehicle sales with Vans365 buy - Online car retailer Cazoo has agreed a deal to acquire Vans365 for £6.5m in cash, marking its expansion into commercial vehicle sales. For more of the ... Read More »
- Ford transforms Halewood into major EV plant under £230m investment - Ford is investing £230m to transform its Halewood, Merseyside site into a components plant for its future electric vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- London’s 2030 EV Infrastructure Strategy to ‘unlock’ public sector land for charge points - Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has pledged to “unlock” land owned by the Greater London Authority Group and London boroughs to locate around 1,000 rapid charge ... 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.
