Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Car club operators sound alarm over affordability of EVs - The proportion of electric vehicles within UK car club fleets has fallen for the first time, with operators warning they are becoming increasingly unaffordable to run ... Read More »- ‘Breakthrough’ UK-US trade deal welcomed by auto sector - News that the UK and US have finalised a deal to reduce trade tariffs has been welcomed across the automotive sector. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Growing profile of the fleet manager spotlighted at AFP’S 2025 conference - The growing profile of the fleet manager was spotlighted at this week’s fourth annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). For more of the ... Read More »
- Record market share for used EVs as sales soar almost 60% - The UK’s used car market started the year on a high with surging sales volumes and new records for electric vehicles. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- All the winners from Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2025 - Fleet World has revealed the winners of the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards – celebrating the decision-makers, suppliers, cars, vans and EVs at the top of ... Read More »
Interview: Omoda and Jaecoo’s head of fleet on plans for the UK - Omoda and Jaecoo’s head of fleet, Chris Clayton tells Alex Grant how the new UK arm of the Chery-owned operation intends to make inroads in a ... Read More »- Northgate launches Drive to Zero Consultancy at GBFE 2025 - Northgate Vehicle Hire has debuted its new Drive to Zero Consultancy at the 2025 Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes, helping fleets on the road ... Read More »
- Stark improvements in battery health for newer EVs revealed - New data showcasing the remarkable advancements in EV battery technology is now out from Generational. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Grid-scale energy storage to use second-life batteries from electric buses - Plans to use former electric bus batteries to create a grid-scale energy storage solution have been hatched by Connected Energy and Forsee Power. For more of ... Read More »
- Week behind the wheel: Hyundai Santa Fe - John Challen spends seven days with the large Korean hybrid SUV and puts its practicality to the test. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Audi A6 plug-in hybrids revealed with up to 64 miles of electric range - Audi has unveiled plug-in hybrid versions of its new A6 Saloon and Avant, complete with 299hp of power and up to 64 miles of electric range. ... Read More »
- Brake extends deadline to enter UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025 - Brake has extended the deadline to enter its UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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.
