Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
M25 set for second full weekend closure on Surrey stretch from tonight - Drivers are being warned again to expect delays and only travel if necessary near junctions 9-10 on the M25 from tonight. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Price overtakes battery as main factor for drivers to go electric, finds Venson - Price rather than battery range is now the main consideration for drivers switching to EVs, Venson Automotive Solutions has found. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Fleet input vital to shape graduated driving licences proposals, says FleetCheck - Proposals announced in Parliament earlier this week for a new Graduated Driving Licences Bill should incorporate fleet expertise and experience, according to FleetCheck. For more of ... Read More »
- Widespread increase in vehicle downtime for fleets - Almost one in five fleets (18%) have seen car and van downtime rise over the last 12-18 months, new research shows. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Facelifted Škoda Octavia available to order now - Order books are open for the revised Škoda Octavia, complete with a new front-end, upgraded specification and a power boost for the range-topping vRS. For more ... Read More »
- Used car sales hit five-year high as EVs reach record share - The UK’s used car market grew 6.5% to almost two million units in the first quarter of 2024 – the strongest start to a year since ... Read More »
- ZEV order quotas creating dilemmas for van fleet replacements, warns AFP - Fleets ordering new diesel vans are being hit by eLCV quotas stipulated by manufacturers in response to the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. For more of ... Read More »
Amazon opens first micromobility hub in Northern Ireland - Amazon is bringing e-cargo bike deliveries to Belfast customers with the opening of a new micromobility hub. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Study reveals electrification challenges and opportunities for European fleets - Sustainability continues to climb the corporate agenda for European fleets but electrification poses major challenges that many are under-prepared for, according to a new study by ... Read More »
- Renault opens UK orders for Rafale flagship coupé-SUV - Renault’s Rafale coupé-SUV is on sale now, delivering a new flagship vehicle “born and bred for driving pleasure”. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Fleet parts prices up by more than a third, Epyx reveals - Average fleet parts prices have risen by more than a third (35%) in four years, new data from Epyx shows. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Fears for traffic chaos as M25 closure clashes with season’s first warm weekend - Drivers in the vicinity of the M25 in Surrey this weekend are being warned of a possible ‘carmageddon’ on the roads as the latest motorway closure ... Read More »
- Tesla low for servicing and brake costs, but heavy on tyres, finds Cap HPI - Tesla has the lowest servicing costs in the list of top 20 manufacturers but slips to 16th for total service and maintenance (SMR) costs. For more ... Read More »
- Leasys celebrates first birthday with rise in fleet size and revenues - Leasys, the joint venture equally owned by Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance, has celebrated its first birthday since the consolidation with Free2move Lease, by posting ... Read More »
- Lack of fleet SMR infrastructure for EV challenger brands could increase offroad time - Fleets need to be aware that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is becoming increasingly complex as new manufacturers enter the UK market, according to i247 Group. ... Read More »
- Petrol and diesel prices up by 10p a litre since start of 2024 - Fuel prices have gone up by 10p a litre so far this year amid warnings of a glaring “pump price gulf” across the UK. For more ... Read More »
- Surging fleet demand continues to shore up new car market - Sustained fleet demand led UK new car registrations to their 21st month of growth in April, amid concerns for flagging private buyer take-up. For more of ... Read More »
- Full list of speakers confirmed for AFP’s 2024 conference - The full of list of speakers has now been confirmed for this year’s annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). 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.
