Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet leasing to underpin ZEV mandate success, but action needed on vans, says BVRLA - The BVRLA has spotlighted the fleet leasing sector’s critical role in Britain meeting its electric vehicle targets under the newly implemented ZEV mandate – while highlighting ... Read More »- Surging fleet sales push new car market to best year since 2019 - The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic, with growth driven entirely by fleet investment. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Supermarket fuel profits still too high despite pump price drop, says RAC - Average petrol and diesel pump prices fell again in December, but ‘the big four supermarkets’ are still taking unfair profit margins, according to the RAC. For ... Read More »
- Kwik Fit acquires bike servicing firm Fettle to support last-mile delivery fleets - Kwik Fit has acquired bicycle servicing start-up Fettle in a move to “revolutionise the service experience in cycling” and support businesses using fleets of e-bikes and ... Read More »
- Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event with its electrified SUV line-up - Mazda has confirmed its attendance as an event partner at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, giving fleets the chance to see its electrified SUV range ... Read More »
- Used EV prices rebound in Q4 2023, reports Autorola - Used electric vehicle prices made a comeback at the end of 2023, data from Autorola reveals. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Updated Volkswagen T-Cross goes on sale in UK - Volkswagen’s updated T-Cross is now available in the UK, featuring new design features and enhanced standard equipment and technology. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits - Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- AFP unveils new training programme amid record-high demand - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled its training programme for 2024, providing an extensive offering amid record levels of demand. For more of the ... Read More »
- E-Training World launches module on how to avoid common collision situations - E-Training World has released a new module focused on helping drivers avoid collisions. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- AFP to share benefits of membership at 2024 Great British Fleet Event - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has confirmed it will return to the Great British Fleet Event, promoting the benefits of membership. For more of the ... Read More »
- Electric SUVs prove viable fleet alternative to vans - Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla - China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker in the last quarter of 2023. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law - New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 ... Read More »- Fleet trends for 2024: The view from the sector experts - 2024 is now upon us – and some of the UK’s pre-eminent fleet sector specialists give their views on what the next 12 months have in ... Read More »
- Motorway electric vehicle charger target missed, finds RAC - The Government has fallen “well short” of a vital target for high-speed motorway electric vehicle chargers, new research by the RAC reveals. 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.
