Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Price parity with ICE cars propelling used EV demand - Used BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and ICE cars started to reach price parity in Q1 2024, fuelling buyer demand. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Updated Mercedes EQS boasts over 500-mile range - Mercedes has given its EQS luxury EV an extensive makeover for the 2024 model year, increasing range and adding in styling and equipment changes. For more ... Read More »
- Volvo to bring EX30 small electric SUV to Great British Fleet Event - Volvo Cars’ new EX30 small SUV will be on its stand at next week’s Great British Fleet Event as the brand showcases its work to support ... Read More »
- Mazda CX-80 flagship SUV teased ahead of debut - Mazda has previewed its CX-80 large SUV ahead of the unveiling of its flagship new model on 18 April. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Ford Fleet Management partners with Mitie to help fleets go net zero - Ford Fleet Management (FFM) has partnered with Mitie Plan Zero’s transport consultants to help its customers decarbonise their fleets and switch to electric vehicles. For more ... Read More »
- Bereaved parents campaign for licence changes for young drivers - A group of 40 bereaved parents is demanding immediate action on licence changes to tackle the unacceptable and disproportionately high number of young driver and passenger ... Read More »
- Alfa Romeo goes electric with Milano SUV debut - Alfa Romeo has revealed its Milano small SUV, its first series-production electric car and the gateway to a new EV era for the brand. For more ... Read More »
- Check for wrong registration plates on delivery, AFP warns fleets - Fleets should check that cars and vans are delivered with the correct registration plates, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has advised. For more of the ... Read More »
- Free EV charging and breakfast up for grabs at next week’s Great British Fleet Event - Vehicle operators attending the 2024 Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to benefit from both free EV charging and a breakfast offer. ... Read More »
- World Parkinson’s Day 2024: Bynx bikers take on epic fundraising ride - Three “old geezers” – including the co-founder of fleet and mobility management software platform Bynx – are embarking on a mammoth cycle ride from Land’s End ... Read More »
- Compleo to disclose workplace charging tips at next week’s Great British Fleet Event - Compleo has confirmed its presence at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, showcasing its work to take the sting out of charging. For more of the ... Read More »
- Ford E-Transit electric vans prove perfect tool for the job at Hotpoint UK - Hotpoint UK has deployed Ford E-Transit electric vans to boost productivity and help meet its own sustainability targets. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- FleetCheck to launch free new fleet software at Great British Fleet Event - New fleet software that can be adopted for free by any business that operates cars and vans is being officially launched by FleetCheck at the Great ... Read More »
- Updated Kia Sorento SUV gains lower price and EV9 looks - Kia’s heavily revised Sorento SUV is now on sale, complete with lower pricing, extra equipment and EV9-inspired styling. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Tesla ‘zero servicing’ move would present huge dangers for fleets, says FleetCheck - Tesla’s planned move to ‘zero servicing’ – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, ... Read More »
- Booming business car demand revealed in new BVRLA research - Business contract hire (BCH) and salary sacrifice demand is surging among BVRLA members, but private driver uptake is fast becoming a concern. For more of the ... Read More »
- Six out of 10 Brits back charging SUVs more for city parking - Six out of 10 Brits think drivers of SUVs and other large cars should pay more to park in city centres. For more of the latest ... Read More »
Wayne Barnes announced as keynote speaker for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards - Top rugby referee and barrister Wayne Barnes will be the guest speaker at the Great British Fleet Awards next week, adding to the stellar line-up. For ... Read More »- New Volkswagen Golf on sale later this week - Volkswagen’s heavily revised Golf arrives on sale later this week, complete with a new longer-range plug-in hybrid and a next-gen infotainment system with ChatGPT. For more ... Read More »
- Vauxhall Frontera revealed as value-focused electric SUV - Vauxhall has uncovered its Crossland successor, reviving the Frontera nameplate for a budget-friendly family-focused SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Poor mobile connectivity could hamper EV charge point use - Limited mobile signal connectivity at many UK public charge points means EV drivers could be left high and dry when it comes to accessing chargers reliant ... Read More »
- Honda slashes price for e:Ny1 electric SUV - Honda has shaved £5k off prices for its e:Ny1 electric SUV in a move to help more drivers go electric. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Simplify your fleet’s electric vehicle charging with Rightcharge at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event - Find out how you can simplify EV charging for your business drivers and cut costs, all with the help of Rightcharge at the Great British Fleet ... Read More »
- Mobility and EV innovations under focus in new issue of Fleet World - The new edition of Fleet World magazine is now out – featuring a wealth of mobility, EV and fleet industry advice for operators. For more of ... Read More »
- Ogilvie to spotlight innovation- and people-powered growth at GBFE - Ogilvie Fleet is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to reveal the innovations and service investments that are powering its growth. For more of the ... Read More »
- Geotab European fleet customers now able to access Stellantis data - Geotab fleet customers in Europe can now seamlessly integrate vehicle data from various Stellantis brands under a new agreement. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- More than 5,500 UK public charge points added in Q1 2024 - The UK’s public charging network gained more than 5,500 extra charge points in the first quarter of 2024, as charge point operators picked up the pace ... Read More »
- All-new Škoda Kodiaq: Pricing and specification confirmed - Škoda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new Kodiaq SUV, which goes on sale this week. For more of the latest industry news, click ... 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.
