Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Majority of UK drivers say they’re better than autonomous vehicles - UK drivers are yet to be convinced of the benefits, capabilities and reliability of autonomous vehicles despite major automaker and government investment in the technology. For ... Read More »- Renault elevates Rafale coupé-SUV with 300hp high-performance PHEV - Renault is introducing a high-performance plug-in hybrid version of its flagship Rafale coupé-SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Audi cuts A3 prices with new entry-level petrol engine - Audi has slashed the entry price for its A3 Sportback and Saloon with the arrival of a new engine and gearbox combo. For more of the ... Read More »
- Humax partners with ChargedEV for UK smart EV charging rollout - ChargedEV has been appointed as the official EV charging installation partner for Humax, following the launch of the South Korean brand’s smart EV charging solutions into ... Read More »
- Lax driver approach to servicing impacting residual values, warns Liquid Fleet - Drivers who don’t strictly adhere to manufacturer service intervals are impacting residual values, according to Liquid Fleet. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Drivers still being hit by ‘unreasonably’ high fuel margins, RAC tells government - Average margins on fuel remain ‘unreasonably’ high despite government action to clamp down on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices, the RAC has warned. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- PACTS manifesto calls for graduated driver licensing and Road Safety Investigation Branch - The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has unveiled its manifesto, calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities ... Read More »
- ZEV mandate, new EV OEMs and fleet skills shortages spotlighted at AFP conference - The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, new manufacturer entrants, controlling insurance costs and skills shortages are the key issues facing fleets this year, according to the ... Read More »
- UK to introduce new laws to prosecute dangerous cyclists - Cyclists who kill or seriously injure due to dangerous or careless cycling could face up to 14 years in prison under a new offence being introduced ... Read More »
- How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs - By Fraser Crichton, corporate fleet manager at Dundee City Council For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK - Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched in the UK. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Renault to put focus on autonomous minibuses not cars - Renault Group is advancing its autonomous vehicle strategy with a new approach that will explore full autonomy for public transport but not for private cars. For ... Read More »
- Zero-emission cars up 18% in 2023, Department for Transport data reveals - More than 314,000 new cars with zero tailpipe emissions were registered in 2023, an increase of 18%. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry - A new road risk management platform designed to keep businesses compliant has launched for the UK fleet sector. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- E-Training World helps fleets crack down on drink and drug driving with new module - E-Training World has launched a new training module tackling the rising issues of drink- and drug-driving. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Willmott Dixon halves driver offences and own-fault claims - Construction firm Willmott Dixon has signed a new contract with TTC for end-to-end fleet compliance and driver training following a highly successful three-year partnership. For more ... Read More »
- Tevva prepares to call in administrators while seeking rescue deal - British electric truck manufacturer Tevva has confirmed that it’s preparing to call in administrators while seeking a rescue deal. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Vauxhall Frontera gets 248-mile EV range and seven-seat option - Vauxhall has premiered its new Frontera SUV, launching later this year in both battery electric and petrol mild hybrid variants. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- National Highways spearheads fleet electrification with Toyota bZ4X electric SUV - National Highways is deploying 51 Toyota bZ4X electric SUVs on its fleet, supporting its work to go net zero. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- AA Business Services launches online breakdown reporting tool for SME fleets - AA Business Services has introduced an online breakdown reporting tool for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), slashing vehicle offroad (VOR) times. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Seven out of 10 fleets open to new manufacturers - More than seven out of 10 fleets (71%) are open to introducing manufacturers which are new to the UK to their choice lists, research shows. For ... Read More »
- Ayvens goes live with rebranded Carmarket used vehicle marketplace - Ayvens has launched its newly rebranded Avyens Carmarket used car remarketing platform globally. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Upgraded SEAT Leon gets new-gen plug-in hybrid and digital tech - SEAT has revamped its Leon family car with latest-generation plug-in hybrid and petrol engines alongside new digital technologies. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Cost of highway charging is barrier to fleet EV adoption, warns AFP - The cost of highway charging is pricing some fleets out of electric vehicle adoption, the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) has warned. For more of the ... Read More »
- Switched-on thinking: EV insights from the experts at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event - The Masterclass Conference sessions once again proved a highly popular element of the Great British Fleet Event 2024. John Challen reports back on the Electric Vehicles ... Read More »
- UK company creates mobile EV charging solution to help military go electric - Electric vehicle charging specialist Solus Power is working with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape. For more ... Read More »
- Will the used market for electric vehicles stabilise in 2024? - Following a roller coaster ride for used EV values over the last 18 months, Cap HPI’s head of forecast strategy Dylan Setterfield gives his prognosis for ... Read More »
- Clarity needed on imminent Automated Vehicles Bill, says Thatcham - Thatcham Research has welcomed the imminent assent of the landmark Automated Vehicles Bill – but warned that some insurance questions on liability and cybersecurity remain unanswered. ... 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.
