Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
MG to showcase New MG3 Hybrid and Cyberster electric sports car at Great British Fleet Event - MG is returning to the Great British Fleet Event in April as an event partner, showcasing two new all-important cars for the fleet sector. For more ... Read More »- Ayvens reports mixed results for transition year amid LeasePlan integration - Ayvens has posted full-year results, revealing a mixed financial performance during a “transition year” following the LeasePlan acquisition in May 2023. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford Puma gets raft of new tech in build-up to Gen-E reveal - Ford, partner to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, has added a raft of new tech to its Puma crossover and confirmed the electric Puma Gen-E ... Read More »
- Deadline looms to enter the 2024 Great British Fleet Awards - There’s just a couple of weeks to go until entries close for this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards – which honour the achievements of ... Read More »
- Renault Symbioz hybrid crossover teased as Nissan Qashqai challenger - Renault has given a preview of its new Symbioz hybrid crossover ahead of its unveiling this spring. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Athlon UK to advise on salary sacrifice and road safety at 2024 Great British Fleet Event - Athlon UK has revealed early details of their stand at this April’s Great British Fleet Event, which will spotlight their RoadSafety and SalaryExchange solutions. For more ... Read More »
- Ogilvie storms past fleet leasing milestone after record growth - Ogilvie Fleet has raced past the 20,000-vehicle milestone for the first time after a year of record growth. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Toyota expands EV line-up with electric people carriers - Toyota has added two fully electric people carriers to its expanding electric vehicle line-up. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Used car market growth in 2023 as EV sales reach record levels - UK used car transactions grew 5.1% in 2023 while battery electric car sales almost doubled. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Jaama’s founding director to step down nearly a year after acquisition - Jaama’s managing director Martin Evans and IT director James Thresher are to leave the business over the next few months following the firm’s acquisition last year. ... Read More »
- Guided Energy raises £4.1m to streamline EV management for fleets - A new AI platform that can power renewable, electric fleets is to streamline operations for thousands of commercial EVs after securing multi-million seed funding. For more ... Read More »
- Robust risk management key to controlling EV insurance premiums, fleets find - Adopting a back-to-basics approach to risk management on electric vehicles could help operators keep EV premiums under control, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported. ... Read More »
- New Nissan Interstar unveiled with fully electric version - Nissan has debuted its new-generation Interstar large van, delivering more space, versatility and its first-ever fully electric variant. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Ford ‘Make it Visible’ campaign transforms mental health in construction sector - A mental health and wellbeing campaign for the construction industry run in partnership with Ford is helping to transform lives across the industry. For more of ... Read More »
- New BMW 5 Series Touring debuts with first-ever all-electric i5 Touring - The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring is here at last, introducing latest digital innovations, more space and the first-ever pure electric version in the form of ... Read More »
- EVs and new mobility solutions help deliver 2.9% growth for Arval UK - Arval has reported a 2.9% rise in its UK fleet for 2023, powered by the switch to electric vehicles and the rise of new mobility solutions. ... Read More »
- New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter lands with 271-mile range and more tech - Mercedes has opened orders for the new eSprinter, which delivers more range, technology and safety features for operators. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New carmakers confirmed for 2024 Great British Fleet Event - BMW, Mini, Ford and Honda confirmed, alongside returning partners Mazda and MG For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- 60,000th electric van joins UK roads as eLCV demand jumps 19.4% - Rising electric van demand saw the 60,000th eLCV join UK roads in January, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal. For ... Read More »
- UK arm of electric van maker Arrival enters administration - The UK operations of struggling electric vehicle maker Arrival have gone into administration, putting 170 jobs at risk. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Government EV strategy ‘needs rapid recharge’, warns Lords committee - The Government needs to “put its foot on the accelerator” if the UK is to transition to electric vehicles in time to meet net zero targets, ... Read More »
- Fleetondemand to showcase enhanced GT Suite platform at Great British Fleet Event - The UK’s leading provider of international ground transportation services Fleetondemand will promote its enhanced GT Suite platform at the Great British Fleet Event this spring. For ... Read More »
- Supermarkets charging ‘wildly different’ prices for fuel amid ‘postcode lottery’ - UK supermarket fuel prices can vary by as much as 14p a litre across the UK, leaving drivers exposed to a ‘postcode lottery’. For more of ... Read More »
- First local authorities approved for LEVI public charge point funding - The Government has approved the first five local authorities in England to get EV charge point funding under its Local Electric Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund scheme. For ... Read More »
- UK’s millionth EV registered in January as fleet demand soars - The UK’s millionth battery electric car (BEV) reached the road in January 2024, while the new car market grew and fleet demand continued to soar. For ... Read More »
- New funding to accelerate charge point rollout across UK - The Government has launched a raft of new measures to boost EV charge point numbers, including grants for schools, cash for councils and proposals that could ... 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.
