Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW X3 boosts looks and PHEV range for all-new generation - BMW’s all-new X3 SUV has arrived in the UK, boosting its appeal with standout styling, an overhauled interior and a pared-back line-up of latest PHEV, petrol ... Read More »- Lib Dems pledge to spend £300m on filling 1.2 million potholes a year - The Lib Dems have committed to spending £300m a year on filling potholes in a new ‘pothole pledge’. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Motorists to save up to £7k by going electric, with upfront price parity ‘in reach’ - Motorists who purchase an EV over its petrol equivalent stand to save up to £7,000 over the next four years, while upfront price parity is “in ... Read More »
VWFS Fleet launches new tool to help fleets simplify EV adoption - Fleet drivers can now assess first-hand what it would be like to integrate an electric vehicle into their daily lives with the help of a new ... Read More »- Volvo V60 and V90 estates back in UK due to popular demand! - Volvo’s much-loved V60 and V90 estates are returning to the UK on the back of surging demand for family wagons. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- New Citroën C3 Aircross debuts seven-seat option and 186-mile electric version - Citroën has fully unveiled its C3 Aircross compact SUV, reinvented with up to seven seats and a fully electric version. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Char.gy secures £100m funding to expand UK’s on-street EV charging infrastructure - EV charging company Char.gy has secured a higher funding commitment up to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. For ... Read More »
- New Volkswagen Golf eHybrid PHEVs on sale with up to 89 miles of range - Plug-in hybrid versions of the new Volkswagen Golf are about to go on sale in the UK, bringing up to 89 miles of range and a ... Read More »
- Renault Kangoo revamp delivers extra kit and lower price for all-electric E-Tech - Renault has updated the Kangoo van for the 2024 model year, complete with a new look, extra equipment and up to a £2,500 reduction for the ... Read More »
- EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy after rescue talks fail - American electric car maker Fisker Inc has filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a rescue deal with investors. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Condition of daily rental vehicles becoming ‘noticeably poorer’, warns AFP - The number of daily rental vehicles with safety issues being offered to fleets appears to be rising, reckons the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). For more ... Read More »
- Professional drivers travelling fewer miles before a collision, Geotab study reveals - Professional drivers in the UK are driving fewer miles prior to a collision, prompting calls for a renewed focus on safety. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Drivers still losing out at pumps as general election ‘takes focus off unfair prices’ - UK drivers – bar those in Northern Ireland – are “continuing to get an extremely poor deal every time they fill up”, according to the RAC. ... Read More »
- Road safety a glaring omission in general election manifestos, says Lightfoot - The new government must do more on road safety and electrification, according to Lightfoot, which has warned of major omissions from the general election manifestos. For ... Read More »
- Suzuki Swace hybrid estate gets more technology as standard - Suzuki’s Swace fully hybrid estate has gained extra technology as standard in a latest update. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Date announced for next M25 weekend closure amid summer road chaos warnings - National Highways has revealed the date for its third planned weekend closure of part of the M25, sparking concerns of summer traffic mayhem. For more of ... Read More »
- Vauxhall Combo Electric eLCV gets price parity with Combo Diesel - Vauxhall has announced a new offer on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo. For ... Read More »
- Collision avoidance is most valuable safety tool, say fleets - Fleets regard collision avoidance as the most valuable safety tool within advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for company cars, according to new research by Arval. For ... Read More »
For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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.
