Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
TfL restricts some customer data access amid ongoing cyber attack - Transport for London (TfL) has temporarily restricted some customer data access as it continues to deal with the ongoing cyber attack. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Fuel duty hike could impact inflation and hit working people, Chancellor warned - The Chancellor has been urged to maintain the current freeze in fuel duty in the upcoming Budget or risk a “devastating” blow to the economy and ... Read More »
- Self-inspection vehicle solution opens door to streamlined fleet disposals - A new self-inspection solution that can help fleets expedite vehicle disposals and minimise damage costs is now available direct in the UK. For more of the ... Read More »
- Now is not the time to disincentivise EVs, Allstar tells Chancellor - Allstar has waded into the debate on electric vehicle taxation, urging the Chancellor not to disincentivise EVs yet. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Volvo ditches 2030 all-electric goal - Volvo has rowed back on plans to only sell fully electric cars by 2030 on the back of slow demand for EVs. For more of the ... Read More »
- BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota collaboration - BMW has confirmed plans to launch its first mass-production hydrogen fuel cell electric car in 2028 using technology from its collaboration with Toyota. For more of ... Read More »
- UK fleet industry on the brink of AI boom, data reveals - Almost half (48%) of UK fleet managers are either already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their fleet management or are planning to within the next five ... Read More »
- Special edition of Fleet World puts spotlight on vehicle and driver health - The latest digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out with a special focus on vehicle and driver health. For more of ... Read More »
- New car market falls for first time in two years but EV demand rockets - UK new car registrations fell 1.3% in August, marking their first decline in 24 months. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Driving for Better Business rolls out fleet safety message further with new partners - Driving for Better Business has signed a host of new partners in the fleet, technology, insurance and conference sectors to further roll out its free road ... Read More »
- Orders open for Volkswagen ID. Buzz seven-seater and 340hp GTX model - Volkswagen has opened order books for the more spacious ID. Buzz seven-seater and the flagship GTX models. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Local charging infrastructure progress should be tracked more effectively - Current UK electric vehicle infrastructure targets should be based on better, more precise metrics to ensure a true reflection of progress, according to a new report. ... Read More »
- Volvo refreshes XC90 SUV with new looks and reworked interior - Volvo has given its XC90 large SUV a minor makeover, complete with exterior changes and changes to the cabin. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Don’t reinstate 2030 ICE ban, Fleet Evolution urges new government - The Labour government should retain the 2035 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars/vans introduced by Tories rather than reverting to the former ... Read More »
- Toyota to debut full commercial vehicle line-up at IAA Transportation 2024 - Toyota is bringing its full commercial vehicle range to this year’s IAA Transportation Hanover, showcasing a line-up ranging from small vans to large and including BEV, ... Read More »
- Cupra Terramar SUV revealed as sporty Tiguan rival with PHEV option - Cupra has revealed the latest addition to its line-up in the form of the Terramar compact SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New Dacia Duster on sale with first-ever hybrid and sub-£19k price tag - Dacia’s brand-new Duster SUV has landed in the UK, priced from £18,745. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Pay-per-mile charge on electric vehicles could plug £5bn tax black hole - Advocacy group Campaign for Better Transport is urging the Government to reform vehicle taxation as it warns of a massive revenue gap from the switch to ... Read More »
- New government urged to act swiftly to deliver net zero transport - Zemo Partnership, formerly Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership/LowCVP, has called on the Labour government to act swiftly on delivering net zero transport and maximise opportunities. For more ... Read More »
Tim Laver succeeds Alfonso Martinez as ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK chief - ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has appointed Tim Laver as country managing director ahead of the launch of its new Ayvens brand identity later this year. ... Read More »- Electric and hybrid Vauxhall Frontera to deliver price parity - Vauxhall’s new Frontera SUV is to deliver list price parity between the fully electric and petrol hybrid models, eliminating the list price premium that usually applies ... Read More »
- EV charging at home drops to less than 5p a mile, AA finds - Electric vehicle drivers charging at home are now driving for less than 5p a mile on standard rate domestic tariffs. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- BYD Dolphin boosted with cheaper entry-level models - BYD has expanded the line-up for its Dolphin compact electric hatchback with new entry-level trims that slash £4k off the opening pricing. For more of the ... Read More »
- Next-gen Audi Q5 switches to new platform and electrified line-up - Audi has unveiled the new edition of its bestselling Q5 SUV, now powered by a new generation of electrified engines and upcoming plug-in hybrids. For more ... Read More »
- New-look Kia EV6 gets more range and faster charging - Kia has treated its EV6 electric crossover to a mid-life makeover, delivering extra range and enhanced charging along with latest styling and technology. For more of ... Read More »
- 2030 ICE ban reinstatement is ‘major risk’ without greater support, says BVRLA - Government plans to reinstate the 2030 phase-out for new ICE cars are a major risk without additional support measures, the BVRLA has warned. For more of ... 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.
