Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BYD reveals prices and specs for Sealion 7 electric SUV - BYD has revealed details for its Sealion 7 electric SUV ahead of its launch in Q1 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- UK charge point rollout on track, but several hurdles remain - Public EV charge point installations in the UK are on track for the Government’s 2030 target but major challenges remain on the location of charge points, ... Read More »
- Genesis to make further inroads in fleet and sal-sac sectors in 2025 - Luxury Korean automotive brand Genesis is ramping up its focus on businesses, SMEs and user-choosers during 2025 following strong success in the last year. For more ... Read More »
- GWM Ora to rebrand and expand product offering - Chinese EV brand GWM Ora is embarking on big changes for 2025 with a rebrand and the launch of its Havel model line-up in the UK. ... Read More »
- New public sector fleet group launched by AFP - A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in ... Read More »
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV - Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »- First Drive: Skywell BE11 - Another new name from the East has arrived, but does it have the products to match? John Challen finds out. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- EDF’s EV customers to earn money for supporting the grid - Energy firm EDF has secured its first Distribution System Operator flexibility contracts that could see its customers lower their bills for EV charging. For more of ... Read More »
- Webfleet expands CO2 reporting capability with Scope 2 insights - Webfleet’s CO2 reporting tool is now able to track Scope 2 emissions and deliver distance-based measurements, providing more comprehensive insights for fleets. For more of the ... Read More »
- Geely-owned Farizon brand to break into UK electric van market from 2025 - Chinese automotive giant Geely is entering the UK commercial vehicle sector via its dedicated commercial vehicle brand, Farizon. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New flexible vehicle rental solution goes live from Switch - New vehicle rental brand Switch has launched a flexible mobility service called ‘MySwitch’. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Revamped Citroën C4 and C4 X get bolder looks and major price cut for electric ë-C4 - Citroën’s new-look C4 family hatchback, C4 X saloon and their electric counterparts are launching in the UK, complete with a big price cut for the ë-C4 ... Read More »
- M20 closure this week as Operation Brock returns for Christmas - National Highways is closing the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Sunday 15 December to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed. For more ... Read More »
- Risk warning to drivers using country lanes to avoid traffic jams - Drivers using country lanes to escape from congested motorways have been warned of the dangers to themselves and other road users. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Peugeot completes electric line-up with E-408 fastback arrival - Peugeot’s E-408 fastback is now on sale, delivering up to 281 miles of range and cementing the brand’s EV line-up. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- School Streets expansion could expose fleets to more driving fines, warns Lightfoot - A government rollout of more ‘School Streets’ schemes could impact on fleet operations and lead to more driver fines and administration, according to Lightfoot. For more ... Read More »
- First Drive: Skoda Elroq - The Czech manufacturer has enjoyed huge success with the Enyaq SUV, but will history repeat itself with that car’s smaller sibling? John Challen heads to Mallorca ... Read More »
- Fleet refuelling and recharging at lowest cost since before cost-of-living crisis - The cost to refuel cars and vans – either at the pump or at the charger for EVs – is now at the lowest cost since ... 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.
