Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV unveiled with 600hp and 300-mile range - Jeep has revealed its Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery electric vehicle and a rival to the Tesla Model Y. For more of the latest ... Read More »- New Renault–Geely JV to develop ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines - Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company intended to “disrupt” the sector with ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines. For more of ... Read More »
Next government could face ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if smart motorways not scrapped - Political parties have an opportunity to finally commit to scrapping all ‘smart’ motorways – or potentially face another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal if they do nothing. For ... Read More »- Trend for larger company car tyres is bad news for fleet costs - The percentage of company cars being fitted with 18-inch-plus tyres has increased by a third in three years, bringing extra bills for fleet operators, according to ... Read More »
- IAM RoadSmart manifesto calls for review of driving for work standards - IAM RoadSmart has published its ‘Safer roads for all’ manifesto, calling on all political parties to prioritise road safety, including a review of driving for work ... Read More »
- Road casualties and fatalities down but pedestrian deaths rise - Deaths and casualties among road users in Britain fell in 2023 but pedestrian fatalities rose and there are also concerns for low seatbelt wearing rates. For ... Read More »
- EV drivers in the UK pay the most for high-power charging – LCP Delta tool reveals - Electric drivers in the UK pay the most for ad-hoc high-power charging while France and Norway enjoy the lowest rates, according to new research. For more ... Read More »
- New Citroën C3 priced from £17,790 and £21,990 for electric ë-C3 - Citroën has confirmed pricing for the new C3 supermini and fully electric ë-C3 – designed to deliver “a beautifully simple vehicle at an extremely competitive price”. ... Read More »
- Implementing zero-emission policies is top challenge for fleets - Implementing zero-emission policies will be the number one issue facing fleets over the next three years, according to new research. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Volkswagen gives first look at new Transporter - Volkswagen has revealed design details of the new Transporter, which arrives next year to succeed the T6.1. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Cadillac to spearhead all-electric reinvention in Europe with Optiq SUV - Cadillac has revealed its Optiq fully electric SUV, which will springboard the brand’s plans for a new assault on the European market. For more of the ... Read More »
- Audi reveals rear-wheel drive Q6 SUV e-tron with 392-mile range - Audi has revealed a new variant for its Q6 SUV e-tron line-up ahead of the official market launch in August. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- New BMW 3 Series drops diesels and ups plug-in hybrid range - BMW has updated the 3 Series Saloon and Touring with new technology, a longer-range plug-in hybrid and the removal of diesel engines from the line-up. For ... Read More »
- Joe Howick appointed group CEO at FOD Mobility Group - Leading multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has appointed Joe Howick as group CEO. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Skywell BE11 unveiled as midsize electric SUV with 304-mile range - The Skywell BE11 – a new mid-size SUV from China – has debuted in the UK ahead of its launch later this year. For more of ... Read More »
- Volkswagen Group confirms plans for entry-level EVs from £17,000 - Volkswagen Group is to introduce “affordable” electric vehicles for Europe, priced from around £17,000/€20,000 in a bid to compete with Chinese rivals. For more of the ... Read More »
- Fleet sector sets out key tax and regulation asks for next government - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has launched its new Tax and Regulation Manifesto, setting out vital ways for the next government to support fleets. For ... Read More »
- BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney announces retirement - BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney has announced that he will step down from his role at the end of 2024, after more than 11 years leading ... Read More »
- Subaru, Toyota and Mazda to ‘hone internal combustion engines for electrification era’ - Subaru, Toyota and Mazda have committed to developing new internal combustion engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New BMW 5 Series Touring on sale alongside first-ever all-electric i5 Touring - BMW’s all-new 5 Series Touring is now starting deliveries, available as a plug-in hybrid and joined by the first-ever all-electric i5 Touring versions. For more of ... Read More »
- HMRC cuts AER electric car reimbursement rate to 8p per mile - HMRC has cut the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for fully electric cars by 1ppm as it also announces new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for the upcoming ... Read More »
- ChargeUK lays out manifesto for next government - ChargeUK has published its election manifesto for the next government, intended to accelerate charger deployment and ensure charging networks keep pace with rising demand. For more ... 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.
