Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New ‘Hierarchy of Road Users’ could cause more conflict on nation’s roads - The majority of UK motorists believe that there will be more conflict on the nation’s roads as a result of the introduction of a hierarchy of ... Read More »- In-car music choice can dramatically influence EV real-world driving range - Drivers opting to listen to relaxing classical music are likely to get a far higher real-world driving range out of their electric vehicles than people listening ... Read More »
- Ohme becomes EV charger provider for Motability Scheme - Ohme has been appointed as the official EV charger provider for customers on the Motability scheme, supporting work to enable electric vehicle take-up by disabled people. ... Read More »
UK’s ultra-rapid charge points grew 11% in Q1 2022, reports Zap-Map - The number of ultra-rapid charge points in the UK grew 11% in the first three months of 2022 to 1,434, new data from Zap-Map reveals. For ... Read More »- Renault Clio and Captur model ranges updated for 2022 - Renault has revised the line-ups for the Clio and Captur models with a new grade structure, extra equipment and the addition of a new hybrid powertrain ... Read More »
- Lead times of up to a year now the norm for all vehicle types, finds BVRLA - Supply shortages are hitting the fleet sector hard, with lead times of up to a year now the norm for all vehicle types as manufacturers prioritise ... Read More »
- Biggest-ever fuel price increases in over 20 years - Pump prices rose more in March than in any previous month on record, despite the 5p fuel duty cut announced in the Spring Statement. For more ... Read More »
- Vauxhall streamlines model line-up and cuts pricing for Corsa and Mokka - Vauxhall has simplified the Corsa and Mokka model line-ups and cut pricing by up to £3,290 with a new grade structure. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- InstaVolt launches largest EV hub yet - Charge point operator InstaVolt has launched one of the UK’s largest EV charging hubs, located at Stroud Park, Banbury and providing 16 rapid chargers. For more ... Read More »
- Fleet market falls in weakest March for new car registrations since 1998 - Fleet registrations slumped in March as the new car market hit its lowest level since 1998 on the back of the chip shortage. For more of ... Read More »
- Drug drivers to undertake rehabilitation courses under new proposals - Drug drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel under new government proposals. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Grosvenor Group appoints new leadership team - The Grosvenor Group has named Nick Hughes as its new CEO as part of three key appointments. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Maxus to reveal two new electric vehicles for UK at CV Show - Maxus is to showcase two new electric vehicles for the UK market at the CV Show from 24 to 26 May, as it also continues its ... Read More »
- Polestar to supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles - Polestar is to provide rental giant Hertz with up to 65,000 electric vehicles over five years for both its retail and rideshare fleets. For more of ... Read More »
- Limiting climate change will require revolutionary transport changes, says IPCC - Meeting climate mitigation goals will require transformative changes in transport, including electrification along with systemic changes that lead to reductions in demand for transport. For more ... Read More »
- Concerns over new AI app that lets pedestrians shop drivers for speeding - Police forensic video analysis experts have raised concerns about a new smartphone app that claims to gather evidence of speeding and lets pedestrians shop drivers. For ... Read More »
- Kia details electric and PHEV powertrains for new Niro - Kia has revealed details of the electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its second-generation Niro, ahead of orders opening later this month. For more of the ... Read More »
- ‘Worst-ever’ new car supply problems hitting fleet sector hard - The worst new vehicle supply problems in a generation are causing the fleet industry huge problems, including sky-rocketing daily rental rates and lead times that are ... 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.
