Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Renault Scenic E-Tech prices and specs revealed as orders open - Renault’s Scenic E-Tech electric crossover is now on sale in the UK, priced from £40,995 and with up to 379 miles of range. For more of ... Read More »- Free charging offer at new ultra-rapid hubs - Raw Charging is celebrating the launch of two new electric vehicle charging hubs at shopping centres in Yorkshire and Leicestershire by offering free charging for all ... Read More »
- Vauxhall Grandland ups fuel efficiency with new mild hybrid model - Vauxhall’s Grandland large SUV is now available with a 48V mild-hybrid variant, priced from £32,415. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Suttie’s seven days… with a BYD Seal electric saloon - Another week, another new electric car from a fast-growing Chinese brand. Can the Tesla Model 3-rivalling BYD Seal hold its own in an increasingly competitive marketplace? ... Read More »
- Tesla tops list of most expensive EVs to repair, new research reveals - Tesla vehicles, the most common electric vehicles on UK roads, are also the most expensive to repair according to newly published data from Activate Group and ... Read More »
- Still cheaper to charge electric car at home than fill up an ICE car - The AA has published its latest Recharge Report, providing some food for thought on EV charge costs compared to filling up an ICE car. For more ... Read More »
- Range Rover Electric to deliver V8 performance and all-terrain capability - JLR has given early details of its first fully electric Range Rover as a waiting list to pre-order the luxury flagship opens. For more of the ... Read More »
- Volkswagen reveals new Transporter and e-Transporter - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed initial details of the new Transporter and e-Transporter ahead of their arrival next year. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Gurtam hits landmark of 3.8 million vehicles connected on Wialon platform - Wialon, the global telematics, fleet management and IoT platform powered by European software developer Gurtam, has reached a landmark 3.8 million vehicles connected, spread across over ... Read More »
- Traxall International acquires Fleet Logistics Group - Traxall International, sister company to Fleet Operations, has acquired Fleet Logistics Group from shareholders Volkswagen Financial Services and TÜV SÜD for an undisclosed sum. For more ... Read More »
- AFP course to help fleet managers become more confident public speakers - A new course aimed at helping fleet professionals make their voices heard in a corporate environment is launching from the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) for ... Read More »
- LEVC debuts in electric car sector with L380 eight-seat MPV - London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), the brand behind the range-extender TX taxi and VN5 van, has debuted the first in a new range of fully electric ... Read More »
- ALD | LeasePlan Mobility Guide demystifies electrification for global fleets - Ayvens, which is rebranding from ALD Automotive I LeasePlan globally, has published its new Mobility Guide to help businesses navigate the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, ... Read More »
- SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith - Van conversion specialist SM UK has delivered two bespoke turnkey workshop van designs for Zenith’s mobile repair and servicing professionals. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Etrux awards multi-million-pound order to Magtec for fleet of 7.5-tonne electric trucks - Commercial vehicle specialist Etrux has placed a multi-million-pound order with Magtec for a fleet of 7.5-tonne electric trucks, which it will make available to customers. For ... Read More »
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Aliaksandr Kuushynau: “Wialon community really shapes the future of telematics and fleet management” - Wialon, one of the leading global telematics, IoT and GPS tracking platforms, has gained a great reputation not only for its fleet management solutions, but also ... Read More » - Stellantis partners with Ample to deliver five-minute battery swaps for EVs - Stellantis is to roll out a battery swap solution able to deliver a fully charged battery in less than five minutes. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Prices revealed for Smart #3 electric coupé-SUV - Smart has revealed prices and equipment for its #3 electric coupé-SUV, which opens for sales early 2024, priced from £32,950. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- £3.8m grid investment unlocks extra 12 Ionity chargers at Cobham Services - Cobham Services has gone live with 12 new Ionity 350kW ultra-rapid charge points on the back of a £3.8m grid investment from UK Power Networks. For ... Read More »
Almost half a million UK vehicles are untaxed, DfT data reveals - Nearly half a million vehicles are being driven on UK roads without vehicle tax, latest Department for Transport figures reveal. For more of the latest industry ... 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.
