Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Prices revealed for Peugeot’s 400-mile+ E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range models - Peugeot has announced pricing for the new E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range models, which boast ranges well in excess of 400 miles. For more of the ... Read More »- Government-commissioned project to address headlight glare - A new government-commissioned project to understand factors involved in headlight glare and how to address them is now underway. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Fleet electrification and charging insights in free EO Charging webinar - A free webinar taking place next month will deliver key insights on electrification and charging infrastructure for fleets. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Mobilize Duo and Bento electric quadricycles arrive to reinvent urban mobility - Mobilize has debuted its Duo and Bento quadricycles, delivering a new solution to urban mobility. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- EV orders on PCH almost in line with ZEV mandate, BVRLA reports - EV adoption by private motorists is showing signs of catching up with business users, latest data from the BVRLA reveals. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Volkswagen Tayron premieres with up to seven seats and PHEV option - Volkswagen has uncovered its new Tayron SUV, delivering a replacement to the Tiguan Allspace and complete with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options. For more of ... Read More »
- Dacia enters midsize SUV sector with hybrid Bigster - Dacia has entered the midsize SUV fray with the new Bigster family 4×4. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- M42 rated England’s worst motorway while M40 named best - Drivers have rated the M42 as the worst motorway in England in a new survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- AFP to share committee expertise more widely to fleets - The Association of Fleet Professionals is adopting new ways to disseminate the work of its committees, creating deeper insights to aid fleet strategies. For more of ... Read More »
- BB-EV plots last-mile delivery revolution with new e-cargo bikes - A range of e-cargo bikes designed to revolutionise the logistics and delivery industry has launched in the UK from Busy Bee EV (BB-EV). For more of ... Read More »
- Tesla’s longest-range Model 3 ever delivers whopping 436 miles - Tesla has expanded the line-up for its facelifted Model 3 with a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive edition delivering up to 436 miles of WLTP range. ... Read More »
- Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset - Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets ... Read More »
- Rapid rise in ultra-rapid chargers at motorway services - Two hundred new ultra-rapid chargers have gone live at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year in a supercharged rollout of infrastructure. For ... Read More »
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- As winner of the coveted 2025 International Van of the Year award, new Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric represents a major step forward for the large ... Read More » - Electric van fleets warn London Mayor not to end Congestion Charge exemption - Electric van operators including the AA, Ocado and Openreach have called on the Mayor of London to rethink his decision on scrapping the Congestion Charge exemption. ... Read More »
- Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut - Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show. For ... Read More »
- UK’s pothole peril needs permanent fix - Pothole-related breakdown incidents have jumped 10,000 compared to last year, prompting calls for Labour to deliver on its pothole manifesto commitments and find a permanent fix. ... Read More »
- Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis - Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New entry-level Tesla Model Y now boasts 373-mile range - Tesla has introduced a new entry-level version of its Model Y electric SUV, boosting range. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Hyundai Inster budget EV priced from £23,495 - Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications for its Inster baby electric SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Brake reveals winners of UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024 - More than 40 prominent fleet operators and service providers have earnt recognition for their outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024. ... Read More »
- Record EV performance in September down to unprecedented discounting, SMMT warns - The UK new car market rose 1.0% in September with record EV registrations but the automotive sector has warned that growth is unstable and unsustainable without ... Read More »
- ALD Automotive | LeasePlan rolls out new Ayvens branding in UK - ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has officially debuted its new Ayvens brand identity in the UK, following its global launch in October 2023. For more of ... Read More »
Vauxhall slashes prices for electric Corsa and Astra models - Vauxhall has shaved thousands of pounds off prices for its electric Corsa and Astra models, helping more drivers go electric. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »- Maserati, Peugeot and Polestar electric car reviews in new issue of Fleet World - The new issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, delivering latest insights on conventional and electric vehicles. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Fuel prices down 6.5p in September and further drops likely - The average price of petrol and diesel fell by 6.5p in September and prices are likely to come down further in the coming weeks. For more ... 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.
