Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
ULEZ scrappage scheme to close on 7 September - Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is closing the ULEZ scrappage scheme on 7 September, marking a blow to car and van operators. For more of the ... Read More »- Government Fleet Commitment: New guidance on reporting and exemptions - New guidance outlining the scope, reporting and exemption of the government fleet commitment is now out from the Department for Transport (DfT). For more of the ... Read More »
- Blackwall Tunnel: Closures planned this weekend and early September - The Blackwall Tunnel will close for a further two weekends this summer to allow for works on the new Silvertown Tunnel. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Pioneering research hub to decarbonise UK transport - A new research hub using pioneering digital twin technology is launching to decarbonise UK transport systems. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Škoda Octavia gains diesel SportLine and most powerful vRS yet - Škoda has revamped the Octavia line-up with a new diesel-powered SportLine variant alongside a new high-performance vRS flagship. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- FOD Mobility Group focuses on core Fleetondemand business and mulls MaaS options - FOD Mobility Group is weighing up options for its Mobilleo Mobility-as-a-Service platform as it puts prime focus on its core Fleetondemand business. For more of the ... Read More »
- Fake QR codes being used in parking and charging payment scams - Drivers are being urged not to use QR codes to pay for parking or EV charging following a spate of scams. For more of the latest ... Read More »
Fleet driver interest in hydrogen cars on the rise - Business drivers are becoming increasingly open to hydrogen cars, a new study has indicated. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Reinvented Vauxhall Grandland on sale with 325-mile fully electric option - Vauxhall’s all-new Grandland SUV is on sale now, complete with the option of a fully electric option for the first time and a longer-range version later. ... Read More »
- Rush to hit ZEV mandate targets will impact residual values, warns Cox - Pressure on carmakers to hit ZEV mandate targets will create an “unrealistic and unnatural market” that will impact future residual values, according to Cox Automotive. For ... Read More »
- Manufacturers increasingly refusing longer-term claims on older vehicles, reports AFP - Manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term, out-of-warranty claims as more fleets run older vehicles, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Scottish Water rolls out 111-strong Fiat ICE and EV van fleet - Scottish Water has acquired more than 100 new Fiat Professional vans as part of its latest vehicle replacement programme. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Gridserve plans global expansion to drive electric mobility shift - Gridserve founder Toddington Harper has announced plans to expand the company globally in a move to support new “world-class” EV partner networks around the world. For ... Read More »
- Kwik Fit boosts mobile service with 100+ Sprinter vans - Kwik Fit has expanded its mobile tyre fitting service with the addition of more than 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out - The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live, packed full of insights and advice to aid fleets and drivers with the electric ... Read More »
- Smart shows off #5 electric SUV ahead of debut - Smart has showcased its upcoming #5 electric SUV, which makes its world debut on 28 August. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Wialon hits landmark of four million connected vehicles in 160 countries - Global fleet management software platform Wialon has reached a record number of four million vehicles connected via its technology across 160 countries. For more of the ... Read More »
- Sogo’s new flexible leasing concept to help fleets get leaner and greener - A new flexible leasing model that ensures companies always have access to the lowest-emission vehicle has debuted from Sogo. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- 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.
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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.
