Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
All-electric Seres 3 SUV to land this spring with sub-£30k price tag - UK importer IA Electric Vehicles has confirmed a spring arrival date for the Seres 3 electric SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Rising cost of public charging revealed in new Zapmap research - The cost of charging on the UK’s public network increased 11% in 2023, new Zapmap figures reveal. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Labour will reintroduce 2030 ICE ban, Shadow Roads Minister tells Recharge UK - Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK that Labour would restore the 2030 date for the end of ... Read More »
- BYD to debut first plug-in hybrid and new luxury sub-brand at Geneva - China’s BYD is continuing its push into Europe with the reveal of new models, its inaugural plug-in hybrid and a brand-new luxury sub-brand at the upcoming ... Read More »
- Octopus offers free EV charging with UK’s first vehicle-to-grid tariff - A new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff that guarantees free charging for drivers is now available from Octopus Energy. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Nissan Juke gets plusher interior and iconic yellow paint job - Nissan has treated its Juke urban crossover to a midcycle refresh, complete with technology and interior upgrades. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Lex Autolease partners with Nexus to revamp short-term rental offering - Lex Autolease is overhauling its short-term rental offering under a new partnership with Nexus. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BVRLA to drive change with new Zero Emission Van Plan - The BVRLA and a coalition of partners are lobbying the Government to support the transition to zero-emission vans as they warn of the dangers of inaction. ... Read More »
- Fleet decarbonisation starts with drivers, not vehicles, says Lightfoot - Fleet decarbonisation strategies should factor in drivers first, then vehicles later, to ensure instant carbon reductions, Lightfoot has asserted. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Renault Trafic E-Tech pricing and specification revealed - Renault’s latest-gen mid-sized Trafic van is now available as a fully electric version, delivering up to 186 miles of range and with rapid DC charging up ... Read More »
- Two-thirds of drivers back council call to outlaw pavement parking - Almost two-thirds of people (62%) say it should be illegal to park on pavements across England, supporting a call from councils for new powers. For more ... Read More »
- Škoda Octavia revamped with more power and tech - Škoda has boosted the appeal of its Octavia lower-medium family car with a mid-life facelift. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Accurate range figures for electric vans ‘critical to adoption’, says AFP - Range labelling for electric vans needs a complete overhaul to ensure fleet adoption, the Association of Fleet Professionals has warned. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
Ford Transit Custom and Ranger get MS-RT treatment to create ultimate range-toppers - Ford has launched exclusive versions of the Transit Custom and Ranger in partnership with MS-RT. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- First speakers revealed for Great British Fleet Event Masterclass conferences - Some of the UK’s foremost fleet experts are lined up to speak at this April’s Great British Fleet Event, shedding light on the latest developments in ... Read More »
- Yodel saved from collapse in rescue deal led by rival Shift - Struggling parcel delivery giant Yodel has been saved from collapse in a last-minute rescue deal led by rival firm Shift. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- EV home charger sharing service launches in island of Ireland - A new home charger sharing service has officially launched in the island of Ireland to make EV charging affordable, convenient and accessible. For more of the ... Read More »
- Exeter hydrogen refuelling hub coming in 2026 to support fuel cell van switch - South West-based hydrogen developer Tower Group has confirmed that its Exeter H2 Hub will be delivered by 2026 – a major step to supporting the South ... Read More »
- Jeep Renegade 2024 on sale with improved tech - Jeep is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Renegade with the arrival of a revamped version for 2024. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Addison Lee adds 600 Volkswagen Multivan PHEVs to fleet - Addison Lee has rolled out 600 new Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid people carriers to its fleet under a £30m investment. 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.
