Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Electric car charging postcode lottery is ‘national disgrace’, says Fleet Evolution - The Government is being urged to ‘level up’ the charge point infrastructure across the country as new figures reveal national inequalities in coverage. For more of ... Read More »- Hyundai introduces larger battery and new tech for Ioniq 5 - Hyundai is updating its Ioniq 5 fully electric crossover with a larger battery pack, along with extra equipment. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Micheldever Fleet Solutions publishes EV tyre guide - Micheldever Fleet Solutions (MFS) has published an EV tyre guide to give fleets an overview of the market and advice on fitting EV tyres to a ... Read More »
- Geotab’s five tips for businesses transitioning to electric vehicles - For society to reach net-zero emissions, a widespread switch to electric vehicles is essential; businesses can lead the way. David Savage, vice president, UK & Ireland ... Read More »
Window for claiming EV charge grant closing, warns Rightcharge - Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to take advantage of the current grant towards home charge point installs before it closes. For more of the latest ... Read More »- New issue of Fleet World includes advice on EV switch and driver mental health - The new issue of Fleet World is now available to access, both online and in print, bringing a range of advice to support fleets. For more ... Read More »
- Arval grows leased fleet 3.6% in UK - Arval expanded its global and UK leased fleets further in 2021 despite the pandemic, while also continuing to support fleets in their electrification journey. For more ... Read More »
- Vauxhall cuts Grandland, Crossland and Insignia prices under new simplified line-up - Vauxhall has introduced a new trim line-up for its Grandland, Crossland and Insignia models, bringing price reductions of up to £2,400 on some models. For more ... Read More »
- Grosvenor Group announces death of CEO Shaun Barritt - Shaun Barritt, CEO of the Grosvenor Group, has died aged 64 after battling late-stage sarcomatoid mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Chevin’s new FleetWave Lite software to prove compliance game-changer - Chevin has launched a new entry-level software solution to help simplify the fundamentals of fleet management. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- AFP to hold first-ever annual conference - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed details of its first-ever annual conference, taking place at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on 18 May. For ... Read More »
- EVs and future fuels under focus in AA Business Services webinar - The AA’s Business Services division is hosting a webinar this month to look at how the switch to EVs will affect fleets and the outlook for ... Read More »
- MG cuts ZS EV entry price to £27,495 with new Standard Range model - MG has expanded its ZS EV line-up with a new Standard Range model that cuts pricing for the range. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto - Rapid developments in UK charging infrastructure are making daily life with the Mokka-e even easier, says Natalie Middleton. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Willmott Dixon legal win against HMRC paves way for future grey fleet NIC claims - Willmott Dixon has won its appeal against HMRC to reclaim back overpayment of Class 1 National Insurance Contributions on cash allowances paid to drivers, potentially vindicating ... Read More »
- Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone delayed for rethink of scheme - The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Government have agreed a “short time-limited pause” on the city region’s forthcoming Clean Air Zone to rethink plans. ... 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.
