Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- Fully electric Citroën ë-Berlingo van officially launches - Citroën’s all-electric ë-Berlingo van has received its commercial launch in the UK, completing the brand’s core electric LCV range. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Number of public EV charging devices up 37% in latest Zap-Map stats - The number of public EV charging devices in the UK has increased by 37% in the last year, reaching 28,375 devices as of 1 January 2022. ... Read More »
- Interview: Alphabet CCO Spencer Halil - After more than a quarter of a century in motor finance, Spencer Halil made the move from retail to fleet surroundings. Alphabet’s chief commercial officer tells ... Read More »
- New fleet case studies give guidance on EV switch - A new case study exploring in-depth electric vehicle experiences from eight businesses is now available to download. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Electric vehicles prove silver lining for UK leasing sector amid supply challenges - Increasing demand for electric vehicles is helping the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial impact of the pandemic. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New salary sacrifice scheme to make switch to EVs a ‘no-brainer’ - A new salary sacrifice scheme has launched in the UK, bringing claimed savings of around 30-60% on any electric car lease. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford forms joint venture with ADT for AI-powered vehicle security - Ford has teamed up with security specialist ADT on a new joint venture that will help businesses and drivers protect their vehicles and equipment. For more ... Read More »
- Used fleet prices up by record 40.8% in 2021, reports Aston Barclay - Used fleet car prices rocketed by 40.8% (£5,122) in 2021 to an average of £15,533, Aston Barclay has reported. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Jason Chamberlain joins ATS Euromaster as sales director - Jason Chamberlain has moved from Rivus Fleet Solutions to take up a new position as sales director at ATS Euromaster. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Hybrid Toyota Corolla Commercial van now on sale - Toyota’s hybrid Corolla Commercial van is now on sale, priced at £22,134 (excl. VAT). For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- ULEZ expansion and road user charging on cards for London under net zero plans - ‘Bold action’ including expansion of the ULEZ scheme and the use of road user pricing in the longer term are on the cards to cut congestion ... Read More »
- David Bushnell joins Fleet Operations to strengthen consultancy offer - Fleet Operations has appointed David Bushnell as director of consultancy and strategy, strengthening its consultancy work. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Mitie hits 30% EV target ahead of schedule - Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30% of its fleet to electric vehicles – three months ahead of its original March 2022 schedule. For more ... Read More »
- Kia reveals hybrid powertrain details for next-gen Niro - Kia has announced further details for its second-generation Niro crossover ahead of its arrival in the coming months. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto - Natalie Middleton finds that a few small changes to EV driving practices make a major difference to the Mokka-e range. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Blue Monday: How to support your drivers’ safety and mental health - Marking Blue Monday today, Fleet World asked leading fleet firms for their top tips on how to best ensure physical and mental wellbeing for drivers. For ... Read More »
- Call for fleet data to construct kerbside EV charging map - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued a call for fleet data to support its work on constructing a national kerbside electric vehicle charging map. ... Read More »
- Safest new cars of 2021 revealed - The UK’s safest new cars of 2021 have been revealed by Thatcham Research, dominated by fully electric and hybrid models. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
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