Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Volkswagen Taigo: Prices, grades and CO2 revealed as orders open - Volkswagen’s newest SUV, the Taigo, has opened for orders priced from £21,960. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- BVRLA confident of leasing sector growth in 2022 - The UK leasing sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic challenges and is on track for growth in 2022. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Fleet sales down 40% in October but plug-in car demand rising - The new car market fell by a quarter (24.6%) in October, driven by a big drop in large fleet registrations as a result of the chip ... Read More »
- Leasing Options bolsters fleet sector focus with Allied Vehicle Contracts deal - Leasing Options has acquired B2B fleet specialist Allied Vehicle Contracts for an undisclosed sum, reinforcing its work in the fleet sector. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- EV fleet advisory service Carvoy launches for UK businesses - A new EV fleet strategy advisory company has launched to help businesses of all shapes and sizes move to a climate-conscious vehicle model. For more of ... Read More »
Renault’s electric Kangoo Van E-Tech revealed with 186-mile range - Renault has revealed further details of the Kangoo Van E-Tech, which arrives in Europe in early 2022 and with up to 186 miles of range. For ... Read More »- Volkswagen ID.5 electric coupé-SUV debuts with 323-mile range - Volkswagen has revealed its forthcoming ID.5 electric coupé-SUV, which arrives early 2022 with up to a 323-mile range. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric MPV on sale now with 174-mile range - The Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric MPV has hit UK dealers, bringing up to seven seats and a range of 174 miles. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- 2022 Peugeot 508 on sale now - Peugeot has updated its 508 and 508 SW range for the 2022 model year, introducing a revised trim line-up, as well as new interior and exterior ... Read More »
- NewMotion to rebrand as Shell Recharge Solutions - NewMotion and its US-based counterpart Greenlots are to come together under a single Shell Recharge Solutions brand from early 2022, tying together Shell’s global charging offering under ... Read More »
- COP26: The fleet sector’s views on the opportunities for transport - With COP26 now in progress, Fleet World asked some of the fleet sector’s leading lights for their views on what should be done to tackle the ... Read More »
- Stop smart motorway roll-out until safety measures in place, say MPs - The roll-out of all-lane running style smart motorways should be put on hold until risks are addressed and more safety data is available, MPs have said. ... Read More »
- Facelifted Audi A8 heralds sharper design and latest intelligent tech - Audi is introducing a refreshed version of its A8 flagship, ushering in sharper design and new intelligent technologies. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- BMW sustainability boss favours fleets for technology - As the COP26 summit gets underway in Glasgow, BMW has hailed the role of the fleet industry in helping to push the automotive industry’s green agenda. ... Read More »
- Waitrose puts wireless-charged e-LCVs to test in London - Waitrose is to become the first supermarket in the UK to trial new wireless charging tech for electric vehicles, putting the business at the forefront of ... Read More »
- New longer-range MG ZS EV goes on sale - A significantly enhanced version of the MG ZS EV is now on sale in the UK, bringing much more range along with updated design and new ... Read More »
- Tony Greenidge to step down as IAM RoadSmart CEO - IAM RoadSmart CEO Tony Greenidge is to step down after four years with the road safety charity. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Ebbon Group acquires DriverCheck to become fleet driver compliance leader - Ebbon Group has acquired licence checking specialist DriverCheck, positioning itself as the number one in the UK fleet driver compliance market. For more of the latest ... 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.
