Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
AA launches Vixa car wellness app - Three in 10 (30%) drivers are unsure how to check their tyres properly, so that they are turning to The AA’s new ‘wellness for cars’ app ... Read More »- Skywell Q electric hatch unveiled as Volkswagen ID.3 rival - Chinese brand Skywell has unveiled its Q all-electric hatchback at the 2024 Paris Motor Show ahead of its arrival in the UK. For more of the ... Read More »
- TfL cracks down on ULEZ penalty charge evaders - Transport for London (TfL) is stepping up its enforcement against drivers who persistently evade fines for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) contraventions. For more of the ... Read More »
- UK fleet managers more cautious about AI adoption than European peers - Fleet managers in the UK are taking a more cautious approach to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology than their European colleagues. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New government taskforce to tackle spiralling insurance costs - The Government has created a new taskforce to crack down on the spiralling costs of car insurance. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New Audi A3 PHEV delivers 88-mile electric range and 5% BiK - Audi is launching a new A3 Sportback plug-in hybrid, delivering a huge 88 miles of all-electric range and qualifying for 5% Benefit-in-Kind. For more of the ... Read More »
- Citroën C4 and C4 X updated with bolder new looks and latest technology - Citroën has uncovered its facelifted C4 hatchback and C4 X saloon at the Paris Motor Show. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Virta and Rolec join forces to advance charging infrastructure rollout - Two big names in electric vehicle charging have teamed up to advance the development of infrastructure across the UK and Europe. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Tesla Model Y now available as a seven-seater - Tesla’s Model Y is now available in the UK as a seven-seater, delivering all-electric practicality for large families. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Hyundai Inster electric city car to get crossover version - Hyundai’s £23k Inster electric city car is gaining a crossover version, complete with beefed-up styling. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BYD Sealion 7 revealed as Tesla Model Y rival at Paris - BYD has made a big splash at the Paris Motor Show with the introduction of its latest model for the European market. For more of the ... Read More »
- Electric vehicles rack up record global sales in September - A record-breaking 1.7 million EVs were sold globally over the month of September, EV research house Rho Motion has revealed. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron delivers sleek design and up to 402 electric miles - Audi’s Q6 SUV e-tron has gained a sleeker and longer-range sibling in the form of the Sportback version. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Renault 4 revived as ‘retro-futuristic’ electric crossover - The iconic Renault 4 from the 1960s has been rebooted as a “retro-futuristic” crossover for the electric era. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- CLM Fleet Management acquired by Santander Consumer Finance - Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has acquired CLM Fleet Management, a specialist in full-service fleet management. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Elon Musk shares future mobility vision with Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan reveals - Tesla boss Elon Musk has set out his latest vision for the future of mobility at an event in California. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- New Renault Master opens for orders in UK - The all-new Renault Master is now available to order in the UK, delivering bold design, extra space and a host of new connected features. For more ... Read More »
- Nissan’s new vehicle-to-grid tech could halve EV charging costs - Nissan is launching onboard bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles from 2026, helping drivers to potentially halve the costs of powering their EVs. For more of ... Read More »
- Police and charging specialists declare war on cable thieves - A new initiative to crack down on charging cable vandalism is now underway, providing a blueprint for similar schemes across the UK. For more of the ... Read More »
- 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.
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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.
