Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Record £1.6bn investment to fill potholes and repair roads - The Government has announced a record £1.6bn investment to fill potholes and repair roads across England for 2025/26. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »- EV charging prices static, AA Recharge Report finds - UK electric vehicle charging prices remain competitive and stabile, while fuel prices are rising, the AA’s latest EV Recharge Report reveals. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- CMA clarifies charging installation misunderstanding for councils - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has helped unlock a barrier to boosting the EV network by clarifying a charging installation misunderstanding for councils. For more of ... Read More »
- M20 closure to remove Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas - National Highways is closing sections of the M20 overnight from Sunday into Monday to enable the removal of the Operation Brock contraflow for Christmas. For more ... Read More »
- Grey fleet drivers not made to sign driving for work policies - Fleets are exposing themselves to risk by not implementing robust regulatory and training policies for grey fleet drivers, TTC Group has found. For more of the ... Read More »
- Car manufacturing drops a third in worst November since 1980 - UK car production fell by 30.1% in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline and the worst performance for the month since 1980. For more ... Read More »
- Honda Prelude to return to UK as hybrid coupé - Honda has confirmed its Prelude sports coupé will arrive in Europe early 2026, complete with hybrid technology and an advanced new gearbox. For more of the ... Read More »
- Honda to unveil two ‘0 Series’ prototype EVs at CES 2025 - Honda is presenting a pair of 0 Series prototype models at CES 2025 ahead of their introduction to the global market from 2026. For more of ... Read More »
- 2025 outlook and EV tests in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine - The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing the latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric. ... Read More »
- Third of motorists support instant roadside bans for drink-driving - Tougher sentences and instant roadside bans could be the most effective solutions to tackle drink-driving, according to a survey of UK motorists. For more of the ... Read More »
- Honda and Nissan in possible merger talks, reports suggest - Honda and Nissan are investigating a merger that would enable them to better compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers such as BYD, reports suggest. ... Read More »
- Proactive drug and alcohol screening could save lives this Christmas, says TTC - More than one in 10 (11%) of motorists have driven despite knowing they have consumed more than the legal drink drive limit, a new study has ... Read More »
- JCT600 VLS appoints first-ever commercial director to drive strategy - JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has appointed Manjinder (Manny) Singh as commercial director in a newly created role to help drive its customer-focused business strategy forward. ... Read More »
- GWM reveals UK launch pricing for hybrid SUV - GWM has revealed that its Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV will go on sale in the UK from February 2025, priced from £23,995 to £29,995. For ... Read More »
- Iain Forsyth to assume reins at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK - Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has named Iain Forsyth as its managing director, effective from 1 March 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- SMEs could save over £11,000 a van by going electric, economics think-tank finds - Small businesses in Europe could save over £11,000 a van over three years by switching to electric vans thanks to charging savings compared to fuel costs ... Read More »
- Mitie adds 6,000th electric vehicle to fleet - Mitie has deployed the 6,000th electric vehicle on its fleet, marking the latest major milestone in its journey to net zero. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Zurich renews fleet management contract with Zenith - Financial services provider Zurich has renewed its contract with Zenith, encompassing vehicle leasing, fleet management and salary sacrifice provision. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- BP Pulse to transform DPD’s depot charging in new infrastructure deal - BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD are working together to transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its nationwide depot network. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Scottish government opens consultation on charging plans - The Scottish Government has reiterated that private sector investment will play a critical role in delivering thousands of charge points by 2030 as it opens a ... Read More »
- ZEV mandate rollback would threaten UK investment, government warned - Weakening ZEV mandate targets would threaten billions of pounds of UK investment, the UK government has been warned. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Vauxhall reveals pricing and specification for Movano Hydrogen - Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen ahead of orders opening in spring 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click ... 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.
