Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Volkswagen Transporter to offer more load space and latest infotainment - Volkswagen has revealed interior details for the new Transporter and e-Transporter ahead of their full unveiling this year. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- Arval Energy initiative to remove barriers to charging - Arval has launched a new global initiative to expedite customer access to latest charging solutions. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Renault Captur revamped with bold new looks and built-in Google tech - Renault has treated its Captur small SUV to a major mid-life revamp, adding in bold new looks and latest technologies. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Polestar Charge network to deliver 650,000 charging points in Europe - Polestar and Plugsurfing are launching a new public charging network that will give access to over 650,000 charge points across Europe. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Kia plans for more hybrids and EVs in evolving electrification roadmap - Kia will launch more hybrid cars alongside fully electric models under latest plans to “lead the global electrification” era. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Fuel prices jump in ‘another month of misery at the pumps’ - Petrol and diesel prices jumped again in March on the back of surging oil prices, bringing further misery to hard-pressed drivers. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Volta Trucks plans ‘sustainable comeback’ under new ownership - Volta Trucks has pledged a sustainable comeback in select European markets under its new ownership. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- EV100 corporates boost electric fleets 57% in 12 months - Leading businesses across the globe have increased their EV fleets by 57% in the last year, switching hundreds of thousands more cars and vans to electric. ... Read More »
- Government to investigate headlight glare amid concerns of ‘driver dazzle’ - The Government is to examine the issue of headlight glare on the back of warnings from road safety groups and drivers. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- First wave of electric vans lands at Michelin UK ahead of all-electric shift - Michelin has taken delivery of its first wave of electric vans in the UK, reinforcing its environmental commitments. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Shortlist for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards revealed - Fleet World has revealed the contenders for the Great British Fleet Awards’ Fleet Manager and Supplier accolades, as the countdown continues to this year’s ceremony. For ... Read More »
- Fleet demand sends March new car market to pre-pandemic high but EVs falter - The UK new car market rose 10.4% in March, clocking up its 20th consecutive month of growth on the back of soaring demand. For more of ... Read More »
- Grosvenor to spotlight SalSac and fleet decarbonisation innovations at 2024 GBFE - Grosvenor Leasing is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to highlight how operators can enhance their employee benefits and kick-start their electrification journey. For more ... Read More »
- Cupra UK launches five-year extended warranty - CUPRA has introduced a five-year/90,000 mile warranty across the range, for all CUPRA models from 3 April 2024. The new warranty will be valid for orders ... Read More »
- Minister urged to act on Zero Emission Van Plan solutions - Members of the Zero Emission Van Plan coalition have met with Transport Minister Anthony Browne to outline where the UK can drive meaningful electric van change. ... Read More »
- Ford Tourneo Connect PHEV delivers 68-mile range - Ford has expanded the line-up for its Tourneo Connect MPV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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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.
