Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Škoda Elroq vRS 340hp hot EV to get sub-£50k price tag - Škoda’s incoming Elroq vRS electric SUV – the brand’s fastest-ever production car – will be priced from £46,560 when order books open in mid-June. For more ... Read More »- Find out how to confidently cover your drivers’ charging costs at GBFE 2025 - EV charging payment specialist Rightcharge is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to showcase the UK’s most advanced home reimbursement solution, along with the Rightcharge ... Read More »
- EV switch could save drivers over £1,700 a year in ‘refuelling’ costs - Switching to an electric car could save drivers almost £1,800 a year on charging at home compared to fuelling a petrol car, new figures suggest. For ... Read More »
- Ogilvie Fleet to showcase total mobility solution at GBFE 2025 - Ogilvie Fleet will be back at the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, debuting its latest mobility breakthroughs. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Interview: How BT Group is electrifying its CV fleet - Telecoms giant BT Group announced the UK’s largest-ever commercial EV fleet order at the start of 2025. In the run-up to this year’s CV Show, fleet ... Read More »
- New-gen Lexus ES debuts with hybrids and first fully electric models - The new Lexus ES has premiered at the Shanghai Auto Show with new hybrid powertrains and its first-ever battery electric versions. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Fleet operators invited to apply for AFP board membership - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is seeking more fleet operators to join its member board, supporting its ongoing expansion. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Bar vehicles with passenger displays from choice lists, FleetCheck advises - Vehicles with passenger screens used to display films and video games should be kept off choice lists due to their potential to distract drivers, according to ... Read More »
- Mercedes previews VAN.EA architecture with Vision V luxury limo - Mercedes has given an insight into its upcoming Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) with the debut of its Vision V luxury limo concept. For more of the ... Read More »
- All-electric, Mercedes-Benz EQB to star on Sytner stand at GBFE 2025 - Sytner Mercedes-Benz Corporate is making its debut at the Great British Fleet Event for 2025, adding further compelling reasons for fleets to attend. For more of ... Read More »
- Driver and business EV barriers revealed in Europcar 2025 Sustainability Report - Europcar has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, giving a comprehensive overview of fleets’ EV journeys as well as the company’s own work to accelerate electrification. For ... Read More »
- Mobility innovations and latest EV road tests in bumper new Fleet World edition - The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is hot off the press, brimmed with a major focus on Mobility, latest car and van ... Read More »
- Hyundai Motor Group debuts significantly enhanced hybrid tech - Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its next-generation hybrid powertrain system, claimed to deliver a new standard for power and efficiency, and ready for rollout across Hyundai, ... Read More »
EV range impact from roof racks revealed in new study - A new study revealing the impact of roof- and rear-mounted bike racks on electric vehicle range is now out. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Over half of councils ‘in the dark’ on working status of EV chargers - Council investment in EV infrastructure is surging but more than half are unaware of the working status of chargers. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Mini Aceman electric SUV on display at 2025 Great British Fleet Event - The Mini Aceman electric crossover will be at the 2025 Great British Fleet Event next month, adding another reason for fleet managers to visit. For more ... Read More »
- Alertdriving unveils new fleet safety solution ahead of Great British Fleet Event - Alertdriving has debuted a new fleet safety solution, which will be revealed at the 2025 Great British Fleet Event in May. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Free breakfast bonanza from Northgate for ‘early bird’ GBFE visitors - ‘Early bird’ visitors to next month’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to get their hands on a free hot drink and breakfast, courtesy of ... Read More »
- Ogilvie Fleet launches ReLease nearly new leasing and sal-sac - Ogilvie Fleet, which is exhibiting at next month’s Great British Fleet Event, is offering companies access to nearly new vehicles with the launch of its new ... Read More »
- Real-world data project to streamline fleet SMR - A new project that uses real-world information to bring more certainty to expected lead times for fleets booking service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is underway at ... Read More »
- Eight in 10 EV drivers still reliant on home charging in ‘driveway divide’ - The majority of drivers are still reliant on at-home charging, continuing the trend of a growing ‘driveway divide’ and risking the adoption of EVs, Zenith has ... Read More »
- Subaru unveils all-new Trailseeker and new 2026 Solterra EVs - Subaru has unveiled two new all-electric vehicles at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Best times to charge on Gridserve Electric Highway this Easter revealed - Gridserve has revealed the best times to charge this Easter as millions of drivers prepare for the bank holiday getaway. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Grosvenor to showcase revolution in vehicle management at GBFE 2025 - Innovatory new technology set to rewrite vehicle management will be showcased by Grosvenor at the upcoming Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes. For more of ... Read More »
- Soaring business contract hire and sal-sac counters falling PCH and van leasing - Surging demand for business contract hire and meteroic salary sacrifice uptake helped the UK car and van sector grow a modest 0.65% in Q4 2024, the ... Read More »
- Hudson Kapel invests £3.5m into fleet remarketing and refurbishment solutions - Hudson Kapel (HK) has made a £3.5m investment in refurbishment and remarketing facilities across its three sites in a move to expand capacity within the UK ... Read More »
- New Audi A6 saloon gets sleek design and progressive tech - Audi has lifted the lid on its new A6 saloon, showcasing “business class travel at its best”. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New £5m LCV auction centre off to strong start - Motor Auction Group’s (MAG) new £5m Goole LCV auction centre has recorded high demand and prices for used vans after officially opening for business. For more ... 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.
