Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Maxus eDeliver 7 medium electric van on sale - Harris Maxus has opened orders for its new eDeliver 7 medium electric van, priced from £44,995 (excl. VAT). For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- TfL suppliers must be FORS Gold accredited from April 2024 - Transport for London (TfL) is introducing new requirements for fleet service contracts to continue improving vehicle safety on London’s roads. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Vehicle theft up 8% as criminal gangs exploit high values and ‘low risk of capture’ - Vehicle theft has soared 8% in the last year, fuelled by a rise in organised gangs, high used car prices and a “low risk of capture”. ... Read More »
- New entry-level Smart #1 brings £4k saving - Smart has added a new entry-level model to its #1 line-up, delivering a £4,000 saving. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Peugeot’s E-308 SW electric estate opens for orders - The Peugeot E-308 SW is now open for orders, priced from £41,250. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New Volkswagen Passat now on sale with longer-range PHEVs - The new Passat is now available to order in the UK, providing more space and longer-range plug-in hybrids. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Škoda reveals Scala and Kamiq prices and equipment - Škoda has announced prices and specification for its updated Scala and Kamiq models as order books open. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Earn recognition for your corporate success at the Great British Fleet Awards - Fleet operators and suppliers still have time to enter this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards to celebrate their corporate achievements. For more of the ... Read More »
- Kwik Fit opens new national fleet support centre and grows fleet leadership team - Kwik Fit has opened a new national Fleet Customer Support Centre just outside Glasgow, while also announcing an expanded leadership team. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Government shelves plans to change MOT test frequency - The Government has confirmed that the first MOT test will remain at three years for now after a consultation revealed widespread condemnation. For more of the ... Read More »
- ZEV new car mandate could put used car market ‘on a knife edge’, warns Indicata - The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate for new cars risks damaging the used market as OEMs look to meet their zero emissions new car targets in ... Read More »
- Van operators starting to see real potential for hydrogen, says AFP - Some fleet operators are starting to “take hydrogen seriously” as a fuel option on the back of new developments and continued challenges with battery electric vans, ... Read More »
- Bypass EV fuel card now fully integrated with Tesla Superchargers - The ‘Bypass’ EV fuel card is now fully integrated with Tesla Superchargers, further enhancing its charging proposition for fleets and drivers. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Used EV prices boosted, reports Aston Barclay - The shortage of new sub-£25,000 electric cars gave the used EV sector a welcome boost in Q4, according to Aston Barclay. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- 2024 Volkswagen Golf delivers new plug-in hybrid and improved tech - Volkswagen has unwrapped its updated Golf, which debuts a new longer-range plug-in hybrid and a next-generation infotainment system that includes ChatGPT. For more of the latest ... Read More »
Vauxhall Frontera makes comeback as electric SUV - Vauxhall is reviving the Frontera nameplate for an all-new electric SUV that will launch later this year. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Activate Group to fast-track growth with new investment - Activate Group is fuelling growth plans for its accident repair management business under a major investment deal with Elysian Capital. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Wales & West Utilities to trial hydrogen van and fuel ecosystem - Gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is starting trials of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and fuel ecosystem this month in a ... Read More »
- Highest-mileage drivers could avert need for new oil by going electric - The UK’s highest-mileage drivers could save all of the oil expected to be extracted from new licences if they ditched fossil fuels and went electric instead. ... Read More »
- Rho Motion report sets out 2024 EV and battery predictions - Rho Motion, a leading research house into electric vehicles and the energy transition, has published a new report on the prospects for 2024 across the EV ... Read More »
- Zemo study indicates major eco savings from switch to renewable fuels - Renewable fuels can make a cost-effective, immediate and significant contribution to meeting UK targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions on the pathway to net zero. For ... Read More »
- Half of cars too big for parking spaces in trend for ‘autobesity’ - New cars are getting too big for British roads while “spilling out of parking spaces”, according to new research. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- IAM RoadSmart to debut online risk management system at 2024 Great British Fleet Event - IAM RoadSmart is returning to the Great British Fleet Event for 2024 to showcase its latest developments in fleet road risk management. For more of the ... Read More »
- Grey continues to top fleet choice for new car colours - Fleets continued to favour monochrome for new car colour schemes in 2023, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal. 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.
