Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet World wins big at 2024 Newspress awards - Fleet World has once again taken the best Automotive Business Publication title at the Newspress awards. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux pickup enters testing phase - Toyota’s project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pick-up has stepped up a gear with the start of vehicle testing and evaluations. For more of ... Read More »
- Lightfoot gears up for international expansion with key appointments - Lightfoot has made three senior appointments as the fleet telematics specialist gears up for international growth. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Cap HPI experts reveal winners of 2024 Used Car of the Year Awards - Cap HPI has announced the winners of its Used Car of the Year Awards for 2024, following an extensive data-led judging process. For more of the ... Read More »
- Permanent fix for potholes would prove popular with voters, political parties told - A commitment to permanently fixing the UK’s pothole-ridden roads would help garner votes in the general election and aid the economy too. For more of the ... Read More »
Vital road signs obscured by ‘out-of-control’ foliage - Overgrown foliage is obscuring road signs, putting drivers at risk of accidentally breaking speed limits or even potentially compromising their safety. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Prices revealed for Alfa Romeo’s first-ever all-electric car - Alfa Romeo has announced prices for the Junior fully electric SUV, which opens for orders later this month with £33,895 entry pricing and up to 250 ... Read More »
- Hyundai reveals pricing and specifications for new-look Bayon crossover - Hyundai has opened orders for its updated Bayon crossover, priced from £22,480 and bearing enhanced connectivity and safety features alongside exterior and interior upgrades. For more ... Read More »
- Free educational and mythbusting EV workshops - Mercia Fleet Management, the fleet management division of EV salary sacrifice specialist Fleet Evolution, is offering a series of free educational and myth-busting workshops for electric ... Read More »
- Volvo starts production of flagship EX90 fully electric SUV - Volvo’s EX90 all-electric flagship SUV is finally rolling off production lines more than 18 months after it was revealed. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Quarter of fleets say EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime - New research showing how UK fleet managers view electric vehicle service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs and downtime compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and ... Read More »
- Charge point projects disrupted by complexities for seven in 10 fleets - Businesses are charging ahead to install onsite EV charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and help the wider public go electric, but are battling complex ... Read More »
- New BMW 1 Series on sale with all-petrol line-up - BMW has opened sales for its new 1 Series hatchback, which gains a new design, revamped interior and technology, and revised engine line-up. For more of ... Read More »
- Iveco and Foton project to explore electric commercial vehicle cooperation - Iveco and Chinese manufacturer Foton are teaming up to explore a potential collaboration on electric commercial vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Strong fleet and EV demand helps new car market hold steady - New car registrations in the UK rose 1.7% in May, as soaring fleet and business demand continued to offset a fallback in the private consumer market. ... Read More »
- Pump prices dip slightly but drivers ‘yet to get a fair deal’, says RAC - Drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite prices falling slightly in May, according to the RAC. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Scot Group pivots for changing mobility needs with new inhouse rental brand Switch - Scot Group Ltd, which operates the Thrifty Car and Van Rental brand in the UK, is launching a new inhouse vehicle rental business to meet fast-evolving ... Read More »
- EV market share falls as fleets switch to PHEVs, finds Cap HPI - Rising fleet demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is impacting on battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share, new data from Cap HPI reveals. For more of the ... Read More »
- Ford kicks off mass production of all-electric Explorer at new Cologne EV centre - Mass production of the all-electric Explorer SUV is now officially underway at Ford’s new Cologne EV centre, springboarding the brand’s plans for a new era of ... Read More »
- Stellantis and Sixt celebrate 30,000 deliveries in first five months of partnership - Stellantis has announced the delivery of its 30,000th vehicle to Sixt just five months after the firms struck a long-term supply deal. For more of the ... Read More »
- Dacia opens orders for £14,995 Spring electric supermini - The Dacia Spring electric supermini is officially open for orders – complete with a £14,995 starting price. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Decontented ‘Covid cars’ cause valuation issues in used sector - ‘Covid cars’ – models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications – are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says ... Read More »
- Restimulate private EV market, car dealers urge next government - The electric vehicle market is stagnating and requires action to incentivise take-up, address myths and misinformation, and drive charge point installations, according to the National Franchised ... Read More »
- UK support for EV retrofits vital to meet green transport goals, says Bedeo - A new white paper exposing “major government and policy gaps” in the UK electric vehicle retrofit market is now out. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Scotland’s new Low Emission Zones come into force - Three new Low Emission Zones have come into force across Scotland, preventing the most polluting vehicles driving within cities. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Electric vans pay for themselves within three years, finds CEBR report - Electric vans can pay for themselves within three years, while non-EV users are looking to switch within five years, new research has found. For more of ... 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.
