Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai Tucson SUV gets facelift for 2024 - Hyundai has given its Tucson SUV a midlife makeover, complete with a new look and extra equipment. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Almost a fifth of all EVs on UK roads are Teslas - Tesla has reached the landmark of 200,000 vehicle deliveries in the UK, a decade after first deliveries of the Model S began. For more of the ... Read More »
- Connect with BMW and MINI’s latest electric vehicles at next month’s GBFE - Fleet operators at the Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to meet up with BMW Group’s latest all-electric vehicles, experiencing their next-level ... Read More »
- Greenpower Park launches to drive UK’s EV battery research and manufacturing - A new eco-focused campus has launched in the West Midlands to drive advances in zero-emission vehicles, public transport, aviation and energy systems. For more of the ... Read More »
- Variable rates on ultra-rapid charging fall while pump prices rise, finds AA - Off-peak rates for ultra-rapid charging fell by 2p/kWh in February, making an EV on average 1.2p per mile cheaper to ‘refuel’ than filling up with petrol ... Read More »
- Volvo says goodbye diesel, hello electric - Volvo’s last diesel car has rolled off production lines as the carmaker pushes ahead with plans to go electric-only. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Bridgestone proves savings from Duravis Van tyre through academic study - A comprehensive academic study showing the savings from Bridgestone’s Duravis Van tyre is now out. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New driver training module from E-Training World to help prevent bridge strikes - E-Training World has launched a new online driver training module focused on reducing the risk of bridge strikes. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Ford Explorer all-electric SUV on sale with 374-mile range - Ford’s all-electric Explorer SUV is now on sale in the UK, bringing up to 374 miles of range and pricing from £39,875. For more of the ... Read More »
- Fleet managers fighting ‘flood’ of EV misinformation, says AFP - Fleets are now having to push back against EV ‘scare stories’ to push ahead with electrification, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported. For more ... Read More »
- Leasys to make debut at Great British Fleet Event - Formed from the original Leasys and Free2move Lease businesses in April 2023, Leasys, a joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (CA) with a ... Read More »
- Alphabet grows fleet on back of soaring demand for EVs - Alphabet has reported rises in fleet size and new business for 2023, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Used car values stable but EVs fall further, reports Cap HPI - The used car market remained stable in March although values for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw a further fall, Cap HPI has reported. For more of ... Read More »
- EV market at tipping point – but on-street chargers must be a priority - The EV market for motorists with access to home charging is now assured – but 40% of the population are at risk of being left behind, ... Read More »
- China’s EVE Energy on brink of £1bn investment in UK gigafactory, reports say - One of China’s biggest EV battery makers is poised to invest in an electric vehicle battery factory in the West Midlands, reports suggest. For more of ... Read More »
- Northgate to help fleets fast-track van electrification at 2024 GBFE - Fleets attending next month’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out how to advance their electrification plans for vans. For more of the ... Read More »
- Nissan to slash EV costs and achieve ICE parity by 2030 under new plans - Nissan has set out plans to launch new models, advance electrification and achieve significant next-generation EV cost reduction under its revised strategy. For more of the ... Read More »
- Honda confirms participation in Great British Fleet Event 2024 - Honda has announced its support and participation in the upcoming Great British Fleet Event 2024 on 17 April at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. For ... Read More »
- Electric vehicle economics under focus in new EV Fleet World Digital mag - The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including expert insights on electric vehicle economics. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Renault and Volvo Group forge ahead with electric vans venture - Renault Group and Volvo Group are pushing ahead with plans to develop a “revolutionary” generation of electric vans following the creation of their joint venture. For ... 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.
