Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Hyundai to share hydrogen technology with Škoda in new collaboration - Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have penned a deal to collaborate on hydrogen advancement and energy efficient solutions for mobility. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Nexus Rental boosts leadership team with dual appointments - Nexus has made two key appointments to its leadership team to drive the next level of growth in its B2B vehicle and plant hire business. For ... Read More »
- Genesis to showcase EVs and fleet proposition at dedicated events - Genesis Motor UK is kicking off a dedicated programme of events for the fleet and corporate market to spotlight its electrified vehicles and expanded fleet team. ... Read More »
- Van fleets most likely to benefit from hybrid sales extension, says FleetCheck - Van fleets are likely to be the biggest winners from the Government’s clarification that hybrids should stay on sale in some form until 2035, says FleetCheck. ... Read More »
- Red light rollout to save lives among breakdown recovery workers - New rules enabling roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators to use red flashing lights will “unequivocally” help save lives, according to the RAC. For more of ... Read More »
- EVs now top form of power chosen by 1link Service Network fleet users - More than one in three (35.3%) fleet cars and vans added to Epyx’s 1link Service Network during August were fully electric, the company has reported. For ... Read More »
- One in six grey fleet drivers fail to declare business miles to insurer - One in six (16%) drivers who use their personal car for business trips have failed to inform their insurance provider, according to a poll by the ... Read More »
- Electric vehicles written off less than ICE, Cap HPI data shows - Electric vehicles are written off at less than half the rate of petrol and diesel vehicles, a new study from Cap HPI reveals. For more of ... Read More »
BYD targets last-mile fleets with E-Vali electric LCV - BYD has showcased a line-up of fully electric LCVs and trucks, springboarding its plans to break into the European commercial fleet sector. For more of the ... Read More »- Maxus eTerron 9 breaks new ground as UK’s first AWD electric pickup - Maxus has debuted the UK’s first all-wheel-drive fully electric pickup at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Lightfoot tech saves UK fleets £100m+ in five years - Lightfoot’s driver improvement and efficiency technology has racked up fuel savings of more than £100m for customers in five years, the firm has revealed. For more ... Read More »
- Shared charging platform for electric fleets close to launch - An online platform that allows fleets to share their electric vehicle charging facilities with other businesses is close to launching, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ... Read More »
- EV batteries now able to last 20 years or more, Geotab data shows - Electric vehicle batteries should now last 20 years or more on average, new data from Geotab indicates. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Low BiK and mileage rates for EVs still vital for fleets, government told - The Government needs to make its signals clear on electric company cars in the Autumn Budget, according to FleetCheck. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- EV Survey 2024: Share your fleet plans for chance to win a hotel break - Fleet World’s 2024 EV Survey is now open, enabling decision-makers to help shape future fleet electrification and grab a chance to win a hotel break. For ... Read More »
- Webfleet AI Assistant could prove gamechanger for fleets - Webfleet has introduced a new AI Assistant, helping fleet managers more efficiently interact with fleet data. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range variants rated for over 400 miles - Peugeot’s new E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range variants will deliver class-leading efficiency, WLTP figures have revealed. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Hybrids likely to stay on sale after 2030, DfT confirms - New hybrid cars are likely to remain on sale as part of the reinstated 2030 ICE phase-out, the Government has said. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford confirms specs for all-new E-Transit Courier at IAA reveal - Ford has debuted the E-Transit Courier in Europe just weeks ahead of its official launch. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Kia debuts electric vans in Europe and gears for LCV market disruption - Kia’s range of purpose-built electric vehicles have made their European debut at the IAA show, showcasing the brand’s plans to disrupt the LCV market. For more ... Read More »
- Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid pickup debuts at IAA 2024 - Ford has debuted its Ranger PHEV at the IAA show in Hanover, blazing a trail for plug-in-hybrid pickups. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Renault previews new Master hydrogen van at IAA 2024 - Renault Group has prefigured its forthcoming hydrogen-powered Master van at IAA 2024. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Renault Estafette reborn as urban electric van under Flexis joint venture - A new concept previewing a future urban electric van has gone on display at the IAA 2024 show in Hanover. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- All-new Volkswagen Transporter unwrapped in full at IAA 2024 - The all-new seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter has made its global debut at IAA Transportation 2024, upping the game in every dimension. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- 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 »
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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.
