Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
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Adapting to Change:
Driving Business Growth Through Flexible Mobility
- As human behaviour and requirements continuously evolve, relying on traditional mobility methods doesn’t always meet the advancing objectives of a business or its employees. As businesses ... Read More »
Hyundai unveils second-gen Nexo hydrogen SUV with 435-mile range - Hyundai is pushing ahead with plans for hydrogen mobility with the debut of its second-generation Nexo SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Supersized SUVs should pay higher parking charges, say drivers - Drivers have lent their support to calls from campaigners for parking costs in cities to be based on the size of a car and for fairer ... Read More »
- Charge point stats show soaring installations of ultra-rapid hubs - Public charge point installations in the UK surged in the first quarter of 2025, with ultra-rapid hubs leading the way. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Fleet registrations bounce back in March while EVs record best-ever month - UK new car registrations soared last month in a welcome return to growth that also marked a new high for EV demand. For more of the ... Read More »
- Kia and LG turn PV5 electric vans into AI-powered smart mobility concepts - Kia is showcasing the potential for its new electric vans to become AI-powered mobility space solutions in collaboration with LG Electronics. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Renault boosts design and refinement for Austral hybrid SUV - The Renault Austral hybrid SUV has been given a midlife revamp, sharpening design and adding new digital tech and comfort-focused features. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Used EV market support vital for zero-emission switch, fleets and leasecos tell government - UK fleet operators, trade bodies and vehicle rental and leasing companies have called for vital action to support used EV market and avoid derailing the zero-emission ... Read More »
- Škoda Elroq vRS to boast 340hp of power and 340 miles of range - Škoda is launching a vRS performance version of the Elroq six months after the electric compact SUV debuted. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Trump’s tariffs to have far-reaching consequences, auto sector warns - The automotive sector has warned that Trump’s newly announced ‘Liberation Day’ import tariffs are likely to have far-reaching consequences, putting automotive jobs at risk, reshaping the ... Read More »
- Fuel prices down 4p but fall may be short-lived - Petrol and diesel prices have fallen for the first time in months but the price cuts may be short-lived, the RAC has warned. For more of ... Read More »
- Polestar 2 gets more range and upgraded tech for 2026 model year - The Polestar 2 electric hatchback has been given a 2026 model year revamp, complete with more range and latest technology. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Europe’s largest public charging network launches with 11,000+ chargers - A new charging network billed as the largest in Europe has launched under a landmark industry collaboration. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Vauxhall Corsa Electric gets range boost and vehicle-to-load capability - The Vauxhall Corsa Electric has gained more range and vehicle-to-load capabilities in a latest update. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Jato launches new used car data solution for fleet and leasecos - Jato Dynamics has debuted a new solution to meet growing demand for accurate, detailed used vehicle information. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Europcar simplifies EV rental with convenient charging process - Europcar has revised its battery charging policy for cars and vans to give drivers extra range and quicker drop-offs. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Ford Fleet Management breaks into salary sacrifice sector - Ford Fleet Management (FFM), the mobility solutions JV between Ford and Ayvens, has debuted a salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with GMP Drivercare. For more ... Read More »
- Volkswagen Multivan and Caddy Cargo now on sale as plug-in hybrids - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Caddy Cargo van and seven-seat Multivan people carrier are now available with plug-in hybrids. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Omoda 9 lands as £45k PHEV SUV with 93-mile electric range - The Omoda 9 all-wheel drive SUV is now on sale in the UK, ready to shake up the market with pricing just under £45k along with ... Read More »
- April Fools’ Day 2025: The best pranks from the auto sector - This year’s April Fools’ Day has seen companies across the globe publish prank stories and, yet again, the UK automotive sector has come up trumps. Here’s ... Read More »
- Fuel margins still ‘stuck’ at historic highs, CMA warns - Fuel margins remain stuck at high levels, impacting prices paid by drivers at the pump, the UK’s competition watchdog has warned. For more of the latest ... Read More »
All Vauxhall EVs now priced under £40k to save on VED - Vauxhall has cut prices on its range-topping EVs to avert the Expensive Car Supplement (ECU) on vehicle excise duty (VED). For more of the latest industry ... Read More »- ONO to showcase smarter way to manage fleet incidents at GBFE 2025 - ONO will be on hand at this spring’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes to show operators how to sharpen their incident reporting and management. ... Read More »
- Quarter of fleets predict growth, Arval study reveals - More than a quarter of car and van fleets predict growth within the next three years, according to new research from Arval. For more of the ... 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.
