Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
New Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon now available to order in the UK - The two new Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon models feature a redesigned exterior and interior alongside new plug-in hybrid technology, delivering 272PS and more than 70 ... Read More »- Siemens launches fleet and energy management solution for fleet businesses - Siemens has launched a new Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in the UK, providing the design, installation, management and financing of electric charging infrastructure as well as fleet ... Read More »
- Three-year old used EVs fall in value by 43.8% in 18 months reports Indicata - The average three-year-old used electric car is now 43.8% cheaper than eighteen months ago according to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch report. For more of the ... Read More »
- Peugeot opens orders for the new 5008 electric seven-seat SUV - The new 5008 offers three electrified powertrains and is available from £37,360 OTR with a hybrid powertrain, from £43,350 OTR as a plug-in hybrid and the ... Read More »
- B–ON appoints former Nissan exec as chief commercial officer - B–ON, the electric mobility provider, announced today the appointment of key senior executive Nicolas Tschann as chief commercial officer (CCO). For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Vehicle theft remains stubbornly high while theft from vehicles drops slightly - Figures from the Office of National Statistics released today show that vehicle theft remained stubbornly high with 129,159 vehicles stolen between April 2023 and March 2024, ... Read More »
- Global EV sales hit record high - Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have recorded the best ever Q2 on record, with sales up nearly a fifth (19%) on the first quarter of 2024. ... Read More »
- On the move: mobility initiatives for on-the-go fleets - As fleets look at more efficient ways of transporting people, traditional options face competition. We look at what choices are available and find out how fleets ... Read More »
- Andersen introduces 7-year warranty on all new home charger installations - EV drivers choosing a home charge point from the designer charging brand Andersen will now benefit from the longest warranty in the market. The company has ... Read More »
- FREENOW joins efforts with bp to support drivers with EV charging - Taxi app, FREENOW, is joining efforts with bp to support all drivers on the platform. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- LCV ‘sale of the year’ sees thousands raised as buyers battle for best buys - An auction event staged by Novuna Vehicle Solutions and Manheim Auction Services saw almost 250 buyers compete for £1.9 million worth of LCV stock – raising ... Read More »
- Škoda announces two new entry-level Enyaq 50 models - Škoda is making its Enyaq electric SUV more affordable with the introduction of two new entry-level models. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- AA predicts busy routes over the UK summer holidays - The AA is predicting a bumper-to-bumper summer, with millions of drivers scheduled to head to Britain’s coast in the hope of a traditional seaside holiday. For ... Read More »
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.
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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.
