Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Yutong to launch electric 7.5-tonne truck in UK - Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong is launching a battery powered 7.5-tonne truck in the UK to help fleets go zero emission. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Stricter emissions tests for plug-in hybrids to hike up BiK ratings - Company car drivers are being warned of changes to vehicle emissions tests that will hike up tax ratings for plug-in hybrids, closing a loophole. For more ... Read More »
- Nissan seeks new partners after Honda merger talks founder - Nissan is in the process of pulling out of merger talks with Honda and looking for a new partner, according to reports. For more of the ... Read More »
- Charging becoming bigger concern in EV switch, Europcar 2024 study finds - Concerns over charging are becoming a bigger issue for businesses looking to switch to sustainable fleets, according to Europcar Mobility Group UK. For more of the ... Read More »
- TfL launches new safety standard for cargo bikes and operators - Transport for London (TfL) has published a new London Safety Standard for Cargo Bikes, setting out requirements for cargo bikes, operators and riders. For more of ... Read More »
- Fleets switching to used vans to avoid buying eLCVs, auction firm reports - The used LCV market is on a roll as fleets switch from buying new to used LCVs, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has reported. For more of ... Read More »
- Alfa Romeo Junior crossover now available as a mild hybrid - Alfa Romeo’s Junior crossover has gained a mild hybrid model alongside the existing fully electric variants. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- UK’s public charging network grows 37% in last year - The UK now has more than 70,000 public EV charging points following the latest surge. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
DS No8 electric flagship on sale with up to 466 miles of range - DS Automobiles has opened orders for its No8 SUV-coupé, springboarding plans to take the brand upmarket. For more of the latest industry news, click here.- Vauxhall confirms Luton plant closure amid ongoing ZEV mandate rows - Vauxhall owner Stellantis has confirmed plans to close its 120-year-old Luton plant, with the potential loss of 1,100 jobs. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Volkswagen previews £17k entry level electric car - Volkswagen has given a teaser of its upcoming entry-level electric car ahead of its arrival in 2027. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- E-cargo delivery firm Zedify enters administration - Outspoken Logistics Limited, trading as e-cargo delivery firm Zedify, has appointed administrators after failing to raise sufficient funding to continue operating. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New car market falls again as fleet registrations drop - The new car market fell 2.5% in January as both fleet and private buyer demand dropped amid weak economic confidence. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Raise Expensive Car Supplement threshold for EVs to £60k, government urged - Alphabet is calling on the Government to raise the current Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) threshold for electric vehicles as it warns that the current level hamstrings ... Read More »
- FleetEV launches salary sacrifice platform - Electric vehicle solutions specialist FleetEV has launched an in-house technology platform specifically designed to support salary sacrifice schemes for SMEs and the public sector. For more ... Read More »
- Fuel prices shoot up for fourth month running - Petrol and diesel pump prices have jumped for the fourth straight month on the back of spiking oil prices. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Government rules out graduated licensing for young drivers - The Government has said it has no plans to implement a graduated driver licensing system for young drivers despite calls from road safety stakeholders and bereaved ... Read More »
- Audi ditches separate naming strategy for EVs and ICE - Audi has jettisoned plans to give its electric and internal combustion-powered cars separate model names following customer feedback. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- National Grid installs in-vehicle power system on EV fleet - National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is rolling out in-vehicle power technology on its fleet to cut emissions and enable the switch to electric vehicles. For more ... Read More »
- Allstar rewards EV fleets with charging discounts in new initiative - Allstar is working with charge point operators (CPOs) to keep charging costs down for EV fleets. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Chinese EV brands could tempt sceptic Europeans with just a 10% price reduction - Established car manufacturers must “keep looking over their shoulders” as sentiment for Chinese auto brands grows among new car buyers. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Farage’s anti-EV stance is boosting support for green vehicles, research suggests - Nigel Farage’s anti-EV campaigning may actually be driving up public support for greener vehicles, new research finds. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Vauxhall names interim MD as James Taylor departs - Vauxhall has appointed a temporary boss as it announces the departure of managing director James Taylor. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Citroën opens orders for budget-friendly C3 Aircross and ë-C3 Aircross - The new Citroën C3 Aircross is now available to order, offering petrol, mild hybrid or electric options, up to seven seats and budget-friendly pricing. For more ... Read More »
- AA Business Services launches Digital Claims Assistant - AA Business Services has launched a new digital claims reporting solution to help fleets make critical time and cost savings. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Applegreen completes sale of UK petrol forecourt and fuel cards business - EG On The Move has closed its acquisition of the Applegreen UK petrol forecourt and fuel card business, powering plans to create a fuel retail “powerhouse”. ... 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.
