Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Kia inks electric van fleet solutions deal with Geotab and 42dot - Kia is teaming up with Geotab and 42dot to develop advanced fleet management solutions for its upcoming electric vans. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Q&A: Cavendish Nuclear on its RoSPA Fleet Safety Award win success - Cavendish Nuclear won the coveted fleet safety trophy at this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards – the latest in the company’s long line of RoSPA ... Read More »
Government must act now to stabilise used EV values, says BVRLA - The Government must take action now to avoid further volatility in used electric vehicle values, the BVRLA has warned. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Peugeot 3008 gains plug-in hybrid with 52-mile electric range - Peugeot’s 3008 crossover is now available as a plug-in hybrid, providing a further fleet-friendly powertrain for drivers. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- AA calls for 1,000 more ‘cops in cars’ to clamp down on careless driving - More ‘cops in cars’ are needed in England and Wales to clamp down on careless driving and wider crime, according to the AA. For more of ... Read More »
- Drivers beware: New text message parking scam now doing the rounds - Drivers are being warned to be on their guard as a new text message-based parking scam starts doing the rounds. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Repair skills crisis to impact adoption of electric vehicles, warns Thatcham - Thatcham Research is calling for an increase in the Apprenticeship Levy funding cap as it warns that a skills crisis in the vehicle repair sector could ... Read More »
- Skoda uplifts specs for Fabia, Scala and Kamiq - Škoda is boosting equipment across its Fabia, Scala and Kamiq ranges, delivering enhanced value for drivers. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Carbon reduction still top concern for LCV fleets, reports Northgate - Carbon reduction remains the primary reason for LCV fleets considering a switch to electric vehicles, while charging and implementation concerns are lessening, Northgate has found. For ... Read More »
- EV giants launch new brand to inform drivers on electric vehicles - Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Fully Charged Show have teamed up to launch ‘Electric Vehicles UK’, a new group dedicated to providing the facts on EVs. ... Read More »
- China becomes first country to sell over a million EVs in a month - China has broken records, becoming the first country to sell more than a million electric vehicles in a month. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- FMG Repair Services appoints new managing director - FMG Repair Services has promoted operations director Paul Wrigglesworth to the role of managing director with immediate effect. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Kia EV3 to tempt ICE drivers over with ‘game-changing’ technologies - Kia has revealed further details of its upcoming EV3 compact all-electric SUV, which arrives later this year. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Change at the top for Suzuki GB as Dale Wyatt announces early retirement - Dale Wyatt, director of automobile at Suzuki GB, has announced his decision to take early retirement from the company with effect from March 2025. For more ... Read More »
- AFP reworks fleet vehicle Delivery Standard to power up dealer adoption - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reworked its Delivery Standard for fleet vehicles in a move to establish an industry default among dealers. For more ... Read More »
- National Grid teams up with Škoda and Strongs to develop new 4×4 utility EV - National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has converted the Enyaq electric car into a new 4×4 utility EV with the help of Škoda and vehicle conversion company ... Read More »
- Scot Group rolls out new Switch brand across 90 rental locations - Thrifty operator Scot Group has begun the rollout of its new Switch vehicle rental branding across its 90-strong network of UK branches. For more of the ... Read More »
- Renault’s flagship Rafale plug-in hybrid opens for orders - Renault’s range-topping Rafale E-Tech plug-in hybrid is now on sale in the UK, delivering high performance and efficiency. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Škoda Elroq electric compact SUV teased in first exterior sketches - Škoda has unveiled new details of its Elroq fully electric compact SUV in advance of its autumn world premiere. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Four in 10 employees say next car will be electric, Tusker reveals - Driver appetite for electric vehicles continues to rise, aided by employer salary sacrifice schemes, according to Tusker’s 2024 survey. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- MOD trials hydrogen-fuelled chargers to power expanding EV fleet - The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully completed a landmark hydrogen power trial to further advance its electric vehicle rollout. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Audi A6 reborn as electric rival to BMW i5 - Audi’s fleet favourite A6 has morphed into an all-electric executive car to bring the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE. For more of the ... Read More »
- 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 »
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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.
