Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fuel prices to start rising again after April brings break in cycle - Fuel prices are predicted to start rising again in the coming weeks after drivers were given a reprieve in April. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »- DispatchTrack triples presence in EMEA with accelerated growth strategy - DispatchTrack, a leading provider of right-time delivery management software, has announced new clients, partnerships and geographic reach as it continues its accelerated growth strategy. For more ... Read More »
- Fleet registrations fall as carmakers prioritise private consumers but rush to EVs accelerates - UK new car registrations fell 15.8% in April as supply challenges continue, but battery electric car registrations bucked the trend with a 40.9% rise. For more ... Read More »
- Gridserve opens ultra-rapid charging super hub at Moto Thurrock - Gridserve has opened its first High Power Electric Super Hub on the M25, providing a major step forwards in super-fast EV charging for drivers. For more ... Read More »
- EV drivers seeing increased cost savings compared to ICE - Electric vehicle drivers are benefiting from increased savings on running costs compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, despite soaring energy prices. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Record increase in EV chargers and ultra-rapids, reports Zap-Map - A record total of 1,213 new charging devices were installed last month in the UK; the highest-ever number in a single month, according to Zap-Map. For ... Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR 95PS - Our newest long termer appeals to both the head and the heart, says Luke Wikner. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Citroën increases battery size for ë-Relay and cuts pricing - Citroën has updated its ë-Relay electric van with the introduction of a larger 75kWh battery, increasing the driving range. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- DPD adds 1,000 Ford E-Transits to fast-growing electric fleet - Parcel delivery giant DPD has signed a deal to add 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans to its fleet this year. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Four in 10 fleets expect to begin EV switch in next two years - Nearly half of fleet managers (43%) and fleet drivers (41%) expect to begin the switch to EVs within the next two years, as the 2030 ICE ... Read More »
- AAM Group to provide complete mobility solution with new ‘Onwrd’ subsidiary - AAM Group has established a new subsidiary company to help businesses combat the current vehicle shortages and find new and better ways to keep mobile through ... Read More »
- Vauxhall ups Movano-e range to 154 miles with new 75kWh battery - Vauxhall has updated its Movano-e electric van with a new larger 75kWh battery, increasing driving range up to 154 miles but with no extra cost. For ... Read More »
- Stellantis to buy Share Now car sharing JV from Mercedes and BMW - Stellantis has signed a deal to acquire BMW and Mercedes’ joint car sharing company Share Now, further expanding its work in global mobility. For more of ... Read More »
- Q&A: Is enough work being done on Scotland’s EV charging for fleets? - Norrie Hunter of the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland discusses the issues with Scotland’s EV charge point infrastructure and the way forward with the Energy Saving Trust’s ... 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.
