Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Citroën opens orders for ë-C3 electric supermini - Citroën has opened orders for the new fully electric ë-C3 – one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
Fleet and auto sector’s to-do list for new government - Prominent fleet and automotive stakeholders set out their calls for action following Labour’s victory in the general election. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- Peugeot slashes EV prices and adds Allure Care warranty - Peugeot has cut prices across key electric cars and rolled out its Allure Care warranty further. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
BYD partners with Ayvens to drive EV sales in Europe - Chinese carmaker BYD is partnering with leasing and mobility giant Ayvens to drive take-up of its electric cars and LCVs in Europe. For more of the ... Read More »- Bumper month for fleet registrations but EV share still flat - The UK new car market grew a modest 1.1% in June, driven yet again by robust demand from fleets while consumer take-up continued to drop off. ... Read More »
- Jaecoo to make European debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed - New offroad brand Jaecoo is to make its official European public debut at this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- New partnership to develop ‘industry-first’ telematics solution for e-cargo bikes - CleverTec Systems has teamed up with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop all-in-one fleet and video telematics for electric cargo bikes. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Humax launches commercial EV chargers to global market - Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV charger industry. For more of the ... Read More »
- Fleet Driving for Work policy gaps highlighted by latest-gen software - Fleets can now use latest software from FleetCheck to spotlight any gaps in their Driving for Work documentation to ensure they are legally compliant. For more ... Read More »
- Alternative fuel vehicles dominate top 10 fleet registrations, finds Cap HPI - The top 10 registered cars by fleets are dominated by EVs and hybrids, according to the latest Insight report from Cap HPI. For more of the ... Read More »
- Suzuki axes Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van to ‘exit ICE era’ - Suzuki GB is culling four major models as part of plans to ditch combustion models and embrace EVs. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New online e-learning programme brings training straight to fleet drivers - A new online e-learning programme that trains fleet drivers interactively and remotely has launched from Red Corporate Driver Training. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- DAVIS breaks DVLA licence check record for second year running - Licence Check has broken the record for the number of licence checks carried out in a year through its DAVIS platform, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ... Read More »
- Fuel prices fall again but drivers still ripped off at pumps, says RAC - Fuel prices have fallen for the second consecutive month but are still overpriced by up to 8p a litre. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
Falling refurbishment capacity creating remarketing bottlenecks - Falling capacity in the refurbishment sector is creating “substantial bottlenecks” in preparing cars and vans for sale, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has warned. For more ... Read More »- Fiat slashes starting price of 500e to £21,995 - Fiat has cut £3,200 off the starting price of the 500e hatchback and convertible, making the city car one of the most affordable electric vehicles available ... Read More »
- Ampere EV unit to cut battery costs by 20% for Renault Group - Ampere, Renault Group’s EV arm, has unveiled a new plan that it says will slash the cost of batteries in its vehicles by 20% from 2026. ... Read More »
- Škoda Elroq previewed as electric alternative to Karoq SUV - Škoda has revealed more details of its upcoming Elroq – the brand’s smallest electric SUV and the first car to display its new styling. For more ... Read More »
- ‘Watered-down’ private parking code of practice fails to tackle industry concerns - A new code of practice published by the private parking industry has raised concerns by failing to tackle key areas. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Arval UK to provide fleet contract hire for Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo - Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo are launching in the UK with the help of a financial services partnership with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK and Arval ... 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.
