Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleets, leasing and auto firms warned of GDPR obligations on deleting vehicle data - Fleets, leasing firms and automotive service firms have been reminded of their obligations on deleting data from vehicles under UK and EU GDPR regulations. For more ... Read More »- Used EV values rise in September after 24 months of decline, Cap HPI reports - Used electric car values rose 1% at the three-year mark in September, according to new figures from Cap HPI. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Hydrogen vans far more viable under 2030 hybrid extension, says FleetCheck - Government plans to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential “window of opportunity” for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, ... Read More »
- New ‘eye-snatching’ trend sees criminals rip out premium car headlights - An emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’ could see fleets and drivers with premium cars at risk of damage to headlight assemblies. For more of the ... Read More »
- Government needs to ‘move fast and fix things’ to cut road deaths, Brake warns - Brake has urged the Government to extend its ‘move fast and fix things’ motto to road safety to urgently save lives. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Fleet trend for larger EVs skewing used market, VRA meeting hears - Fleet dominance of the new electric car market is skewing the used sector, impacting demand and values, delegates at the September Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting ... Read More »
- Mercia Fleet Management launches EV subscription service - Mercia Fleet Management has introduced a new electric vehicle subscription service, designed to help corporate customers go electric at affordable prices while meeting short-term vehicle needs. ... Read More »
- UK road deaths fall 5% but concerns for seatbelt rates and pedestrian fatalities - Deaths on UK roads fell 5% last year but significant work is still needed to tackle fatality and casualty numbers. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- JLR injects £500m to turn Halewood into ‘EV factory of the future’ - Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – is radically transforming its 61-year-old factory in Halewood, Merseyside, into the “EV factory of the future” with ... Read More »
- AA reveals latest UK charging rates and calls for more rural EV chargers - EV drivers saw a slight increase in flat-rate costs for both fast and rapid speeds, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for August. For more ... Read More »
- Stellantis and Leapmotor JV lands in UK with affordable EVs - Leapmotor International, the new EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has made its European debut with the unveiling of its C10 family SUV and ... Read More »
- TfL’s Places for London selects Fastned for new ultra-rapid charging hub JV - Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has signed up Fastned as the preferred partner for its new ultra-rapid charging hub joint ... Read More »
- Petrol prices fall to three-year low in UK - Average petrol prices at UK pumps fell to 135.7p a litre yesterday (24 September), hitting a three-year low. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Canoo sets stage for UK electric van launch with new Bicester base - US brand Canoo is paving the way for the UK launch of its futuristic electric vans with the opening of its first commercial operations. For more ... Read More »
- Fleets adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles, Arval finds - A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new Arval research shows. ... Read More »
One in 10 commercial fleet vehicles in South West could run on hydrogen by 2030 - Some 2-10% of commercial vehicles in south west England will run on hydrogen by 2030, a new study has found. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »- Armoured Skoda Kodiaq built to resist bullets and grenade blasts - Škoda has built an armoured version of its Kodiaq five-seater large SUV, built to withstand bullets and grenade blasts. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages - The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning drivers to beware of scam text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges. For more of the ... Read More »- Geotab delivers integrated turnkey telematics for Volkswagen Group fleets - Geotab has partnered with Volkswagen Group to offer integrated turnkey fleet telematics. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New risk rating model could cut fleet premiums for safer, more secure vehicles - A major revamp of the current Group Rating insurance assessment model could deliver cheaper premiums for fleets and consumers opting for safer and more secure vehicles. ... Read More »
- RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleets - RAC Connected, the RAC’s inhouse telematics division, has partnered with Continental Automotive to offer fleets and business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of ... Read More »
- Almost one in five UK fleets plan full EV switch by 2030 - New research revealing UK fleet ambitions to go fully electric by 2030 is now out from Wex. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Used EV ‘crisis’ to impact fleet lease rates and decarbonisation, BVRLA warns - Fleet uptake of electric vehicles and UK decarbonisation targets are at risk unless the Government acts now to strengthen demand for used EVs, the BVRLA has ... Read More »
- Northgate’s fuel card customers saved 9.7p a litre over last year - Northgate Vehicle Hire has saved its fuel card users an average of 9.7p per litre at the pumps over the last 12 months. For more of ... Read More »
- Safe2Drive and Fleet Safety Academy partner for fleet compliance support - Safe2Drive, a specialist in road risk management, has partnered with the Fleet Safety Academy to deliver fleet management support. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Believ acquires SMS Public EV Charging to accelerate charge point rollout - Charge point operator Believ has acquired Smart Metering Systems’ (SMS Plc) public EV charging business entity and all assets for an undisclosed amount. 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.
