Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Dacia Jogger seven-seat MPV: Pricing and specs revealed - Dacia’s new family-friendly and value-focused Jogger seven-seat MPV is now available to pre-order, priced from £14,995 and with a hybrid version due 2023. For more of ... Read More »- Audi confirms pricing and trims for enhanced A8 luxury saloon - Audi’s updated A8 luxury saloon is now on sale, introducing sharper design and greater levels of technology. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Toyota Corolla and C-HR upgraded for 2022 - Toyota has updated its Corolla and C-HR model ranges for 2022, introducing its new Smart Connect+ multimedia system, enhanced trims and colour choices, and a special ... Read More »
Rightcharge raises £700k to accelerate adoption of smart EV charging - Charge point and EV-friendly energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge has raised £700k in seed funding, helping accelerate the adoption of smart EV charging in the UK. ... Read More »- Charge point installs falling behind EV uptake - The number of charge point installations is failing to keep pace with surging plug-in vehicle uptake, potentially “draining” drivers’ confidence to go electric. For more of ... Read More »
- Škoda enhances Enyaq electric SUV with DC fast charging as standard - Škoda has introduced DC fast charging as standard across its Enyaq electric SUV line-up, enabling drivers to charge at up to 125kW. For more of the ... Read More »
- New Kia Sportage: UK prices and specs revealed - Kia has announced pricing for its all-new Sportage, which opens for orders later this month, priced from £26,745. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Government fleet to go zero-emission by 2027 - The UK government has confirmed that its light duty fleet will go zero-emission by 2027 – one of a raft of EV commitments made by international ... Read More »
- Electric van drivers still being short-changed on charging despite AER increase - Many electric van drivers are still being left out of pocket on charging reimbursement despite an increase to the advisory electric rate (AER). For more of ... Read More »
- Vauxhall debuts new Astra Sports Tourer estate - Vauxhall has revealed its new Astra Sports Tourer estate, which includes a plug-in hybrid powertrain from launch along with petrol and diesel models. For more of ... Read More »
- Dates revealed for 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show - Details have been announced for the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show, which will once again return to the NEC in Birmingham. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- New Peugeot 308 and 308 SW open for orders - Order books are now open for the Peugeot’s new 308 and 308 SW, which include plug-in hybrid powertrains for the first time. For more of the ... Read More »
- Portsmouth Clean Air Zone launches - Portsmouth has gone live with a Clean Air Zone, introducing charges for non-compliant vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fuel retailers warned to cut prices now or ‘lose all credibility’ - Fuel retailers must cut the price of petrol and diesel this week or risk losing all credibility with drivers, the RAC is warning. For more of ... Read More »
- Škoda Karoq updated with fresh design and sustainable materials - Škoda has made over its Karoq family-friendly SUV with a fresh design, sustainable materials and more efficient engines. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- National kerbside EV charging map due from AFP early 2022 - A national map showing exactly where kerbside charge points are needed in the UK is on track to be published by the Association of Fleet Professionals ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T6 AWD - The XC60’s equipment features come into their own as the weather gets colder. John Challen reports. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gets longer driving range - The fully electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense now boasts longer driving range of up to 212 miles on the WLTP cycle thanks to a series of ... Read More »
- Work starts on UK’s largest public electric vehicle charging hub - A public electric vehicle charging hub said to be the largest in the UK is being deployed at Redbridge Park & Ride near Oxford ahead of ... Read More »
- UK-first EV charging hub opens in Wolverhampton - The first of over 150 ultra-fast charging hubs planned for the UK has opened in Wolverhampton. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Nissan hastens switch to electric with 15 new EVs by 2030 - Nissan is to launch 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs, by 2030, accelerating existing electrification plans. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New fleet insurance solution could slash premiums 20% - Commercial fleet operators could reduce their premiums by as much as 20% with the help of a new insurance solution. For more of the latest industry ... 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.
