Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Bank of England cuts interest rates - The Bank of England has cut rates to 5%, marking the first drop since March 2020, which is likely to lead to lower mortgage repayment deals. ... Read More »- Crash testing makes Club Car Urban “safest in sector” - Club Car, the global manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has raised the bar for utility vehicle safety with its Urban model. For more of the ... Read More »
- BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition - BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. For ... Read More »
- Targa Telematics rebrands to become Targa Viasat UK - Targa Telematics announces the consolidation and rebranding of its UK subsidiaries with the new name Targa Viasat UK. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Audi unveils the all-new A6 e-tron - Audi has announced the launch of the all-electric A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant, with a 466-mile driving range and up to 550PS. For more ... Read More »
- NatWest Group issues the first bond by a UK bank dedicated to financing EVs - NatWest Group has today issued its first Electric Vehicle Green bond raising net proceeds of £631 million from institutional investors based in the UK, Europe & ... Read More »
- Volkswagen ID.7 GTX models on sale in the UK from 1 August - The new Volkswagen ID.7 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer can be ordered through any Volkswagen UK Retailer from Thursday 1 August. Prices start from £61,980 and ... Read More »
- AFP Comment: Five ‘easy wins’ for the new Labour government - Five “easy wins” have been identified by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) that the industry body is aiming to promote to the new Labour government. ... Read More »
- Kia EV3 prices and specifications announced - Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the Kia EV3 today, with pre-orders opening from 1 August for the brand’s latest EV. For more of ... Read More »
- 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 »
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