Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
UK’s competition watchdog responds to Rapid Charging Fund consultation - The UK’s competition regulator has published its response to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund (RCF), calling for changes. ... Read More »- Sixt posts record revenue for second year running with 18% growth - Sixt has posted financial year results for 2023, achieving 18% revenue growth and a second consecutive record-high result in the company’s history. For more of the ... Read More »
- Nissan ends Leaf production in Sunderland - Nissan has pulled the plug on Sunderland production of its current Leaf electric car, ahead of the 2026 arrival of its successor. For more of the ... Read More »
- Dynamon’s new financial planner function compares costs for ICE and electric vehicles - Fleets can now calculate and compare the total cost of ownership for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles using Dynamon’s new Financial Planner feature. For more of ... Read More »
- New E-Training World module to tackle rising road rage incidents - Online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched a new training module focused on road rage. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Driver dazzle from LEDs must be investigated by DfT, says AA - The AA has urged the Department for Transport to investigate driver dazzle from LEDs as it warns that drivers are being blinded by headlights, brake lights ... Read More »
- Mobile rapid DC charger to plug infrastructure gaps for fleets - An all-in-one battery energy storage device and rapid EV charging station has launched for fleets to plug in the gaps in the fixed charger infrastructure. For ... Read More »
- Zenith posts fleet growth against tough economy and weak used car prices - Zenith has published latest results, revealing strong fleet growth alongside financial impacts from inflation and a drop in used car prices. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Trakm8 announced as event partner for Great British Fleet Event 2024 - Trakm8 has confirmed its participation as an event partner at this year’s highly anticipated Great British Fleet Event. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Ineos reveals Fusilier 4×4 with all-electric and range-extender choices - Ineos Automotive has revealed its Fusilier offroader, ahead of its arrival in both fully electric guise and as a range-extender. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Tata confirms plans to open Britain’s biggest battery factory in Somerset - JLR owner Tata Group has confirmed that its Agratas global battery business will build an EV battery gigafactory near Bridgwater, Somerset. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Cupra Born EV gets £2,350 price cut across line-up - Cupra has slashed pricing for its Born electric hatch while also simplifying the trim and battery line-up. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BYD debuts Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV at Geneva - BYD has revealed its Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to European customers for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Used car values return to growth, finds Cap HPI - Average used car values at three years/60,000 miles have recorded their first growth in nearly a year, according to Cap HPI. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Charging in public can cost over 20 times more, reveals new Allstar report - Drivers could be spending more than twenty times as much recharging their electric vehicle at public charge points compared to the cost of charging from their ... Read More »
- Tevva invites fleets to electric truck test drives - Tevva has held its first drive event of 2024 – with half a dozen more events planned for this year. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Mitie welcomes 4,000th electric vehicle to fleet - Mitie has deployed the 4,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, marking a major step in its journey to net zero. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
Quarter of drivers still use mobile phones illegally, says RAC - The RAC has urged police forces to ramp up detection of phone use at the wheel as it warns that 25% of all drivers still make ... Read More »- Costain trials electric vans in Enterprise Flex E-Rent project - Costain, an infrastructure solutions company, has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites. ... Read More »
- Rightcharge simplifies fleet electrification with home charging payments solution - EV charging software company Rightcharge has launched a new home charging payments solution, sparking savings and simplicity for fleets. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Vauxhall drops Corsa Electric price with new Yes Edition - Vauxhall has launched a new special edition Corsa Electric, offering cheaper entry to fully electric motoring. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Third of businesses to install EV charge points in next year - A third (32%) of UK businesses are planning to invest in EV charging infrastructure over the next 12 months, new research by Drax Electric Vehicles has ... Read More »
- Toyota introduces new-look Proace and Proace City vans - Toyota has launched the 2024 Proace medium-duty van and its Proace City compact sibling in the UK. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Global debut for MG3 Hybrid at Geneva - The new MG3 has premiered at the Geneva Motor Show, debuting hybrid engine technology focused on economy, refinement and performance. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Hydrogen van performance and range not reduced by cold weather, fleet trials show - Initial findings from fleet trials of a fuel cell van have shown no decrease in performance or range despite the colder weather. For more of the ... Read More »
- Renault 5 E-Tech electric debuts at Geneva Motor Show - The Renault 5 E-Tech electric city car has debuted in production form at the Geneva Motor Show, complete with V2G functionality and 248 miles of range. ... Read More »
- Council road maintenance in England nose-dives to five-year low, RAC finds - Council road maintenance in England has fallen to a five-year low, new RAC research reveals. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Ayvens to add up to 500,000 Stellantis vehicles to Europe fleet by 2026 - Leasing giant Ayvens could add up to 500,000 Stellantis vehicles to its fleet across Europe by 2026 under a new frame agreement. 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.
