Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Renault showcases plans for decarbonisation with hydrogen electric Emblème concept - Renault’s Ampere EV division has revealed radical new ways to decarbonise its cars “from head to toe” with a new concept. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Budget sparks end to company car PHEV revival - The Autumn Budget is already sparking a downturn in demand for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) company cars and looks likely to end the current revival of fleet ... Read More »
- Budget likely to prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists - The Autumn Budget is likely to prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists to tackle new issues around plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and double cab pickups. ... Read More »
- New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out - The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with 2025 new EV launches, latest road tests and EV insights. For more ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Main points for fleets and industry reaction - Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first-ever female Chancellor, has delivered her inaugural Budget. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Pendragon Vehicle Management partners with Targa for connected fleet solutions - Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is to offer a full suite of connected vehicle solutions to its fleet customers in partnership with Targa Telematics. For more of ... Read More »
- Volvo’s new-look XC90 opens for orders - Volvo has announced specification and prices for its latest XC90 SUV. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025 - Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Alfa Romeo opens orders for 280hp Junior Veloce electric crossover - Alfa Romeo’s Junior electric crossover is now on sale in hot Veloce guise, delivering up to 280hp of power. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- Used EV prices rise for first time this year - Used electric vehicles have recorded their first price rise of 2024, latest data from Aston Barclay shows. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BCA introduces EV battery health grading for remarketing sector - BCA is introducing a new EV battery health grading service, allowing its customers to buy electric vehicles with greater confidence. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Extra £500m pledged to tackle scourge of potholes - The Chancellor has promised an extra £500m for road maintenance in the next year to tackle the UK’s pothole plague. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Double cab pickups to be treated as company cars for tax - A move to treat double cab pickup vehicles (DCPUs) with a payload of one tonne or more as cars for certain tax purposes from April 2025 ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Plug-in Van Grant extended for another year - The UK’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) will be extended for a further year, the Chancellor has announced, providing much-needed incentives for van operators to go electric. ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Company car tax incentives for EVs to continue past 2028 - Tax incentives for fully electric company car drivers will remain in place after 2028 but plug-in hybrids will be hit by higher rates, the Treasury has ... Read More »
- Autumn Budget 2024: Fuel duty freeze maintained for another year - The current fuel duty freeze and temporary 5p a litre cut will be maintained for a further year to support working people, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ... Read More »
- New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar - New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO Charging. ... Read More »
- Fleet electric vehicle share rises to 43%, Cap HPI reveals - Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for more than four in 10 (43%) of fleet registrations in the first nine months of 2024, Cap HPI has revealed. ... Read More »
- Charge point operators pivot to peak and off-peak tariffs - Ultra-rapid charge point operators are switching towards offering peak and off-peak tariffs, enabling drivers using services at night to benefit from “cheap as chips” charging. For ... Read More »
- Entry level Audi A6 e-tron arrives with £62,500 starting price and 382-mile range - Audi’s all-electric A6 e-tron is now available in new entry-level versions to help more fleets and drivers go electric. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut - Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology. For more ... Read More »
- UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency - UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New powerbank to help electric fleets plug energy gap - Tual, a specialist in swappable powerbanks for commercial electric vehicles, has launched a powerbank solution to help electric commercial fleets plug the energy gap. For more ... Read More »
- Abarth 600e electric SUV arrives with up to 280hp - Abarth, Fiat’s performance brand, has unveiled its most powerful model ever in the form of the 600e. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Royal Mail boosts electric vehicle fleet with 2,100 Peugeot eLCVs - Royal Mail is adding more than 2,000 eLCVs to its existing electric delivery fleet as part of its plans to go net zero by 2040. For ... Read More »
- Kia retains top spot in annual dealer attitude survey - The results of the latest dealer attitude survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) are now out, revealing that Kia retained its top spot. For ... Read More »
- Kia launches CarPay in-car payment service - Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service which enables drivers to pay for items and services from inside the vehicle. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Record vehicle service and repair complaints to ombudsman - The number of vehicle service and repair complaints made to The Motor Ombudsman has hit a new high for Q3 amid the continued strain on motorist ... Read More »
- Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid network hits 500 charging bay milestone - Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging network has passed the milestone of 500 charging bays with the opening of a new hub at its Tamworth store. For more ... Read More »
- Motus Vehicle Solutions snaps up Aftercare Response - Motus Vehicle Solutions, part of Motus Group UK, has acquired Aftercare Response, an autonomous division of the Bevan Group. For more of the latest industry news, ... 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.
