Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai updates Ioniq 5 with bigger batteries and extra range - Hyundai has launched a raft of updates for its Ioniq 5 electric SUV that debut exterior upgrades and new trims along with bigger batteries and increased ... Read More »
Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch opens for orders - Cupra has opened orders for its high-performance Born VZ electric car, priced from £44,625. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Jaguar to cull two more models ahead of EV-only reinvention - JLR is axing two further models from the Jaguar line-up ahead of its major transformation as an EV-only brand. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Police stop more than 200 rogue drivers in week of action along M6 - Police patrolling the M6 in National Highways’ unmarked HGV cabs caught hundreds of drivers committing offences during a week of action in June. For more of ... Read More »
- Geotab’s ‘game-changing’ GenAI assistant enters trials with global fleet firms - Connected transportation solutions specialist Geotab has launched the early adopter programme for its new Geotab Ace generative AI assistant. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- EV charging points should ‘change tack’ to boost adoption - EV charging sites need to stop trying to mimic petrol stations to boost the mass adoption of electric vehicles, according to charging solutions provider Virta. For ... Read More »
- Electric vehicle ‘out of charge’ breakdowns fall to all-time low - The percentage of EV breakdowns caused by vehicles running out of power reached a record low in June, according to new data from the AA. For ... Read More »
- EV adoption ‘great divide’ is widening, finds BVRLA Leasing Outlook - Private and business driver demand for electric cars continue to diverge, creating concerns about the long-term success of the drive to decarbonise. For more of the ... Read More »
- UK must reinstate 2030 ICE phase-out for cars and vans, say climate advisors - The UK must reinstate the 2030 phase-out of new fossil-fuel car and van sales to reach a critical net zero goal, the Climate Change Committee says. ... Read More »
- King’s Speech 2024: Labour’s plans for transport reform and the industry reaction - Labour has revealed some of its plans for transport reform at this morning’s King’s Speech. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Briggs Equipment signs up Zenith to manage 1,050-strong fleet - Briggs Equipment has appointed Zenith to deliver vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions for its 1,050-strong vehicle fleet. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Renault Trafic E-Tech on sale with 186-mile range - Renault’s fully electric Trafic E-Tech is now on sale, delivering up to 186 miles of range plus rapid charging up to 50kW. For more of the ... Read More »
- Lombard enters salary sacrifice sector with new plug-in product - Asset finance firm Lombard has launched a new salary sacrifice scheme to help drivers go electric. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- One in five businesses have no plans to cut fleet emissions, YouGov survey reveals - One in five (21%) of businesses have no fixed plans to reduce their fleet emissions, according to new research by Gofor. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Great British Fleet Guide 2024 spotlights industry best - The Great British Fleet Guide 2024 is now out, reflecting the best products and services the fleet industry has to offer. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New Audi A5 succeeds A4 with sleeker looks and PHEV option - Audi has stirred up its model range with the arrival of the A5 saloon and estate as an upsized and upmarket replacement to the former A4. ... Read More »
- ZeroMission secures £2.3m investment to accelerate electric commercial fleets - ZeroMission, a leading provider of a fleet management platform for commercial EVs, has secured £2.3m funding to continue its growth and expansion strategy. For more of ... Read More »
Public EV charging by fleets up 264% in last year, finds Allstar - Business use of public and home charging is soaring as fleets embrace EVs, according to a new report from Allstar. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »- EV drivers face ‘payment anxiety’ from complicated charging experience - Electric vehicle drivers are being hit by issues with booking and paying for charging that could hamper EV demand. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Nissan partners with Acciona to bring Silence e-micromobility solutions to UK - Nissan has teamed up with Spanish business Acciona to bring a new range of e-micromobility solutions to the UK. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Hands-free electric car charging demonstrated in new video - Rocsys, a global specialist in hands-free charging solutions, has developed and demonstrated a new automatic charging solution for passenger EVs in a claimed world-first. For more ... Read More »
- Total and SSE launch new EV charging brand and target 20% market share - TotalEnergies and SSE are joining forces to create a new major player in EV charging for the UK and Ireland under the brand name ‘Source’. For ... Read More »
- UK on track to reach 2030 target of 300,000+ charge points - The UK will meet its target of having more than 300,000 public charge points by 2030 if current growth continues. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Scot Group starts nationwide rollout of 7,000 Switch-branded rental vehicles - Thrifty operator Scot Group has gone live with its new ‘Switch’ inhouse rental brand across its UK network. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Airport drop-off fees reach record high - The cost of dropping off friends and family has reached a record high with fees increased at seven UK airports. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Use real-world data to unlock £1m savings on tyres, says i247 Group - Fleets could make substantial savings on maintenance budgets by basing tyre choice on real-world data, not just unit price, according to i247 Group. 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.
