Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
UK ranked 10th for EV maturity in Ayvens global mobility guide - The UK has ranked 10th out of 47 countries globally for EV maturity in a new study by Ayvens. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub inaugurated in Dundee - A new electric vehicle charging hub in Scotland said to be the most powerful in Scotland has gone live in Dundee. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Škoda Superb iV PHEV on sale with 84-mile EV range - Škoda has opened orders for its all-new Superb iV plug-in hybrid, complete with up to 84 miles of electric-only range. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Bynx bikers raise almost £10,000 for Parkinson’s charities - A team of “old geezers” that includes the co-founder of Bynx have raised almost £10,000 for Parkinson’s charities through an epic bike ride. For more of ... Read More »
- Thirst for EV knowledge drives fleet membership growth at AFP - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is experiencing a boom in demand with membership numbers up 15% in the last year. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Scottish government pledges over £7m to support electric vehicle infrastructure - The Scottish government has pledged to invest more than £7m across five councils to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle charging network. For more ... Read More »
- Goodwood debut for new MG HS SUV with 5% BiK PHEV model - MG has taken the wraps off its new HS SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Road safety sector piles pressure on government for new car safety push - The road safety community and wider transport industry are urging the new Transport Secretary to make latest safety technology mandatory in all new cars. For more ... Read More »
- Northgate debuts new business car hire solution - Northgate is launching a new business rental solution, offering a wide range of passenger vehicles on a seven-day plus hire basis. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford Capri ‘rewired’ as electric coupé-SUV with 390-mile range - Ford has unveiled its Capri electric coupé-SUV, reviving an iconic nameplate for a new electric era and complete with almost 400 miles of range. For more ... Read More »
- Lexus slashes prices for EVs and plug-in hybrids - Lexus has cut thousands of pounds off prices for its electrified line-up in a move to make electric driving accessible and affordable for more drivers. For ... Read More »
- Transport Secretary sets out ‘move fast and fix things’ motto for DfT and five key priorities - New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has promised to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation as she sets out the five key priorities for ... Read More »
- Latest issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out - The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now available, featuring latest tests, insights and a special focus on getting EV Ready. For ... Read More »
- Royal Mail switches air freight to vans and HGVs to hit net zero target - Royal Mail is halving the number of domestic flights it operates as the company ramps up road vehicle use to improve reliability for customers and minimise ... Read More »
- Tolls for Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels revealed in TfL consultation - A consultation setting out plans to charge tolls for the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels is now underway by Transport for London (TfL). For more of the ... Read More »
- Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV arrives to challenge Nissan Qashqai - Renault’s Symbioz hybrid SUV is now on sale, bringing the fight to the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma. For more of the latest industry news, click ... 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.
