Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet leasing sector urges government to ‘carefully consider’ any changes to salary sacrifice - Alphabet GB has urged the Government to “carefully consider” any potential changes to salary sacrifice for cars to stop the industry moving into an ‘EV recession’. ... Read More »
New mobile device blocking tool to boost fleet and driver safety - A new mobile device blocking tool that aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving has launched for UK fleets. For ... Read More »- Fleets urged to contact local MPs ahead of electric van debate in Parliament - The challenges facing fleets in the switch to zero-emission vans will be discussed in Parliament next week – and operators are being urged to contact their ... Read More »
- English councils rake in more than £1bn in parking fees - Councils in England brought in just over £1bn in parking fees and charges for the 2023/24 financial year. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- AA Business Services helps fleets navigate connected technology - AA Business Services has launched a new thought leadership publication to help fleets leverage data and technology in an evolving mobility landscape. For more of the ... Read More »
- Used electric vehicle prices on the rise, Indicata data shows - Prices for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are rising following months of falls, while the fastest-selling used cars are all electric now. For more of the ... Read More »
- Pay-per-mile road pricing is crucial step in EV era, says Tony Blair’s think-tank - Road pricing is back in the headlines again after the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) became the latest to urge the Government to implement ... Read More »
- Transport grant winners include ICEing deterrent and charging projects - Sustainable mobility projects that include a new solution to EV charger bay blocking and other charging developments have scooped a share of a £1.4m competition. For ... Read More »
- Ayvens and Wheels renew global strategic alliance - Ayvens and north American fleet management giant Wheels have renewed their global alliance following Ayvens’ merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Skoda boosts Karoq specifications with new Edition trims - Škoda has revamped the line-up for its Karoq family SUV with the arrival of new bumper specification Edition grades. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- IAM RoadSmart urges Chancellor to freeze fuel duty and take radical steps on road safety - IAM RoadSmart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain the fuel duty freeze in next week’s Autumn Budget and take action to save lives and ... Read More »
- New V2G project trials AC workplace charging to lower cost of energy - A new project trialling vehicle-to-grid workplace charging using AC rather than DC technology is now underway to assess the cost-cutting potential. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Co Charger launches fleet electrification support package to cut public charging downtime - Co Charger, the UK’s community charging platform, has debuted a new fleet electrification support package as it publishes shocking data on the hidden costs of charging ... Read More »
- ComfortDelGro’s CityFleet Networks to acquire Addison Lee for £269.1m - Global transport group ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that its CityFleet Networks subsidiary is acquiring Addison Lee for £269.1m. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Call for European capitals to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 - Governments in the UK and across Europe are being urged to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 to drive take-up of electric vans. For more of ... Read More »
- Quartix SafeSpeed database reveals UK’s worst roads for speeding - The M6 Toll is one of the UK’s worst roads for regular speeding, according to new research. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- FMG appoints new managing director - Accident management business FMG has promoted Andy Chandler to the role of managing director. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Drivers warned of autumn spike in crashes following clock change - The AA has urged drivers to take care on the roads after the clocks go back this weekend as new data shows a spike in crashes ... Read More »
- Almost a fifth of all miles on British roads driven in vans - Vans continue to be the workhorse of Britain, accounting for 18% or almost a fifth of all miles driven on roads. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring to help fleets ensure EVs are ready for work - Webfleet has debuted a new EV Charger Monitoring solution that allows fleets to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers across a single platform. For more of ... Read More »
- AFP fleet training calendar for 2025 launches with record sessions - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued its 2025 training calendar, complete with boosted capacity and a record number of training days. For more of ... Read More »
- New-look Vauxhall Mokka drops entry-level petrol and electric powertrains - Vauxhall has updated its Mokka crossover with a new look, latest technology and a streamlined powertrain line-up. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Hongqi reveals prices for luxury EVs in Europe ahead of UK arrival - Chinese carmaker Hongqi has announced prices for its EH7 and EHS7 electric cars following its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. For more of the ... Read More »
- Passenger restrictions on new drivers could save young lives, government told - New drivers under the age of 21 should be banned from carrying similar-age passengers for six months after passing their test, the Government has been told. ... Read More »
- Driver interest in ICE vehicles down significantly, EY report reveals - UK consumer intent for electric vehicle purchases continues to build while interest in petrol and diesel vehicles remains in decline, according to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer ... Read More »
- Blakedale extends traffic management hire fleet with EVs - Traffic management and specialist vehicle supplier Blakedale has added additional 3.5-tonne Impact Protection Vehicles (IPVs) and a range of electric vehicles to its hire fleet to ... 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.
