Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Nissan expands Townstar line-up with petrol and fully electric Crew Vans - Nissan has expanded its Townstar line-up with a Crew Van version in both fully electric and petrol versions. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- More detail needed on Labour manifesto proposals, says AFP - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has called for the Labour Party to provide more details on a range of proposals affecting fleets contained in its ... Read More »
- Webfleet fleet management solution celebrates 25th anniversary - Webfleet, the leading web-based fleet management solution that’s part of Bridgestone, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- AA yellow paper explores how fleets can make driver behaviour safer and more predictable - A new ‘yellow paper’ is now out from the AA, exploring the critical role human behaviour has to play in ensuring safety for work-related driving. For ... Read More »
- Ofgem-funded study to explore integrating hydrogen refuelling stations into UK gas network - Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned Costain to lead a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network. ... Read More »
- BMW wins most plaudits from leasing firms in BVRLA survey - BMW has taken the most plaudits in the new BVRLA OEM Relationship Survey, which reflect feedback from leasing companies with a combined fleet of more than ... Read More »
- BYD reveals prices for Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV - BYD’s Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV is available to order in the UK, priced from £33,205. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric on sale with extra range - Vauxhall has opened orders for its revamped Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric MPVs, priced from £32,180 and £39,190 respectively. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Green Party pledges ICE ban by 2027, grants for EV shift and arrival of road pricing - The Green Party has thrown its manifesto into the ring ahead of next month’s general election, promising change to create a greener, fairer world. For more ... Read More »
- EU threatens to hike tariffs by extra 38% on Chinese EV imports - Brussels has unveiled provisional plans to impose extra duties on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made in China and exported into the European Union from July in ... Read More »
- Facelifted Renault Captur now available to order - Renault’s updated Renault Captur is now available to order, complete with a striking new look and latest technology. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Extended Benefit-in-Kind tax tables should be top fleet job for new government, says AFP - An announcement on extended company car Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) taxation tables should be “among the first fleet jobs” for the new government, says the Association of Fleet ... Read More »
- Novuna Vehicle Solutions and MHC Mobility grow fleet and profits - Novuna Vehicle Solutions and MHC Mobility have grown their combined fleet by 8% to 155,000 vehicles, aiding Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc to post a pre-tax ... Read More »
- Tory manifesto ‘backs drivers’ by ‘stopping’ road pricing and reversing ULEZ expansion - The Conservative party has launched its manifesto for the 2024 election, pledging to support working people and also drivers with a wave of measures. For more ... Read More »
- New Hyundai Inster teased as affordable city EV with 220-mile range - Hyundai has given a glimpse of its forthcoming affordable city EV, called the Inster. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Police-spec hybrid Toyota Corolla ready for service - Toyota has launched a police authority specification version of its latest Corolla Touring Sports, ready for duty with the UK’s police. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Lib Dems to bring back 2030 ICE ban, restore Plug-in Car Grant and cut charging costs - The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2024 election manifesto, filled with key pledges on health and social care along with the EU, but also containing some ... Read More »
- Škoda’s first-ever Kodiaq PHEV lands with 75-mile range and 5% BiK rating - Škoda has opened orders for its Kodiaq iV plug-in hybrid, complete with a 75-mile electric range and a Benefit-in-Kind rating of just 5%. For more of ... Read More »
- Dedicated fleet managers vital for larger fleets to stay on top of evolving auto landscape - Large companies with fleets cannot rely on outsourcing vehicle management if they are to navigate the ever-evolving automotive landscape effectively. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Large numbers of fleets plan to adopt second-hand vans - Four out of 10 fleets (40%) plan to start using second-hand vans in the next three years, according to research by Arval. 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.
