Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Smart charging trial to cut costs for electric vehicle drivers - EDF is trialling a new electric vehicle tariff that automates smart charging to unlock cash and carbon savings for EV drivers. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Drivers still unaware of major Highway Code changes introduced two years ago - Two-fifths of drivers remain unaware of a flagship update to the Highway Code, despite it being introduced more than two years ago. For more of the ... Read More »
- Pendragon Vehicle Management names new leader after acquisition by Lithia - Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has appointed a new group vice president, following its acquisition by Lithia UK earlier this year. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
London sees dramatic increase in cargo bikes as fleets switch from vans - The number of cargo bikes used in London has soared dramatically as support builds for zero-emission deliveries. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Used car sales up 7.2% in sixth successive quarter of growth - The UK’s used car market grew 7.2% in Q2 2024, marking the sixth successive quarter of growth. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Infinium buys West Thurrock sites for FleetHub charging development - Infinium Logistics has acquired two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for a new electric vehicle FleetHub development. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Significant progress in EV charger rollout but disparities remain - Local authorities in Britain have made significant progress in the rollout of EV charging but ongoing disparities in coverage remain. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Cost of EVs still hampering electric switch, say business drivers - Cost remains the biggest blocker for employers switching to EVs, according to new Europcar Mobility Group research. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- DfT-funded project to enable fleets to share EV charging - A new project that will enable fleet operators to share private depot charge points is now up and running with the help of Department for Transport ... Read More »
- Vauxhall shaves nearly £3k off Astra Electric with new Griffin entry grade - Vauxhall has cut entry pricing for its Astra Electric with the arrival of the new Griffin grade. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- DPD hits EV milestone with third of final-mile fleet now fully electric - DPD UK says it’s on track to almost halve vehicle emissions after reaching new milestones for alternatively fuelled vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Amazon starts e-cargo bike deliveries in Norwich - Amazon has deployed a fleet of electric cargo bikes at its delivery station in Norwich to decarbonise deliveries. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Brake reveals date and theme for Road Safety Week 2024 - Road safety charity Brake has announced the theme and dates for this year’s Road Safety Week. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new EV world record with epic 569-mile journey - A Ford Mustang Mach-E piloted by Webfleet-sponsored drivers has set a new electric car world record after racking up an incredible 569 miles on a single ... Read More »
- Record number of dangerous driving videos sent to police - Brits are increasingly turning to dashcams to keep them safe on the road, new data reveals. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- UK drivers still overpaying 5p a litre for petrol and 8p for diesel - Pump prices remained “stubbornly static” in July despite scope to be lowered. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- ‘Encouraging’ growth in number of EV technicians but skills gap remains - Almost one in four technicians are now qualified to work on electric vehicles but the UK still faces a postcode lottery for EV skills. For more ... Read More »
- PHEV and HEV demand from fleets rising as BEV falls, finds Cap - Fleet uptake of plug-in hybrids and full hybrids has risen in recent months at the expense of fully electric cars, according to Cap HPI. For more ... Read More »
- Nissan names Bryan Curtis as fleet director as Marco Capozzoli departs - Nissan GB has appointed Bryan Curtis as its new fleet director with immediate effect. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fleet demand spurs new car market to two straight years of growth - The UK new car market rose 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth, driven yet again by surging fleet demand. For more of ... Read More »
- 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 »
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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.
