Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Kia sets stage for new small electric SUV with Concept EV2 unveiling - Kia’s rapid expansion of its electric car line-up is continuing with the unveiling of the Concept EV2 at its EV Day in Spain. For more of ... Read More »- Kia EV4 uncovered as electric saloon and hatch with up to 391-mile range - Kia’s incoming EV4 has been revealed in the flesh, complete with both saloon and hatchback forms and up to 391 miles of range. For more of ... Read More »
- Kia PV5 electric van revealed with up to 248-mile range - Kia has uncovered its PV5 midsized electric van complete with a range of up to 400km (248 miles), 30-minute fast-charging capability and Passenger, Cargo and converted ... Read More »
- Geotab debuts new vehicle safety and maintenance measures for UK fleets - Geotab has introduced two new products for the UK fleet market at its 2025 Connect conference held in Orlando, Florida. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Remove barriers to electric cars and vans to drive uptake, says Climate Change Committee - Hitting net zero by 2050 will require a mass switch to low-carbon electric technologies across sectors including transport, new modelling from the Government’s eco advisers sets ... Read More »
- Lloyds Banking Group chosen as UK finance partner for Xpeng EVs - Lloyds Banking Group has teamed up with International Motors Limited (IML) to offer finance and leasing products for electric vehicles from incoming brand Xpeng. For more ... Read More »
- Volvo’s new ES90 electric saloon to offer 434-mile range - Volvo’s new ES90 will boast up to 434 miles of WLTP range and be able to add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes. For ... Read More »
- Used EV prices set to stabilise in 2025 as electric increases market share - The UK’s used car market will see a flat year for volumes across 2025 but used electric vehicle prices are set to stabilise, Cox Automotive has ... Read More »
- More range and lower BiK rates for latest Peugeot PHEVs - Peugeot has introduced a new and improved plug-in hybrid powertrain for its 308, 308 SW and 408 models, delivering more electric-only range and cutting Benefit-in-Kind rates. ... Read More »
- Nine in 10 charge point hitches can be solved over the phone, AA finds - More than nine in 10 charge point hitches that could put drivers off EVs can be solved with a simple phone call, the AA has found. ... Read More »
- Fastned opens Northern Ireland’s fastest EV charging hub - European ultra-rapid charging network Fastned has opened a new charging hub said to mark Northern Ireland’s fastest yet. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Used car values record first uplift of 2025 - Used car values in February saw a modest increase of 0.4%, equivalent to £40, at the three-year/60,000-mile benchmark, Solera Cap HPI has reported. For more of ... Read More »
- Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event to showcase new CX-80 flagship - Mazda has teamed up with the Great British Fleet Event for a third successive year, returning once again as a partner. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Blood Bikes charity switches from two wheels to four with new Dacia fleet - A volunteer service providing urgent transportation of blood and other medical essentials is supplementing its motorbike fleet with new Dacia vehicles. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Farizon SV electric van opens for orders from £45,000 - The all-new ‘born electric’ Farizon SV large van from Chinese brand Geely has opened for orders in the UK, priced from £45,000 OTR (+ VAT). For ... Read More »
- Driver training for heavier electric vans axed | PiVG extension confirmed - The Government has announced that it will drop driver training requirements for heavier vans to help fleets go zero-emission, while also confirming it’s extending the Plug-in ... Read More »
- Electronic signal jammers for keyless car thefts to be banned under new laws - Electronic devices including signal jammers used by criminals in vehicle thefts will be banned in England and Wales under new laws. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- The first day of a new Grosvenor - Grosvenor Leasing has announced a shift in its strategic direction, as well as a new brand, as it prepares to meet the future needs of businesses ... Read More »
- BMW halts plans for EV production at Oxford Mini plant - BMW Group is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant due to the “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry”. For more ... Read More »
- New advisory fuel rates bring some increases from 1 March - New advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for the next quarter are now out, bringing some increases for petrol and diesel engines. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- AFP on hand to talk all things fleet at 2025 GBFE - The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) will return to the Great British Fleet Event for 2025 to showcase its work to connect, support and educate the ... Read More »
- Polestar 3 gains Apple Wallet car key support in latest over-the-air updates - Polestar has augmented its flagship electric SUV with additional features such as walk-away locking and digital key functionality for selected devices. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- UK’s car theft hot-spots and most expensive stolen cars revealed - West Midlands is the worst region for car theft, a new study by What Car? has revealed. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Reworked Tesla Model Y gains cheaper variants - The new Tesla Model Y is now available in cheaper variants, delivering more choice and access for fleets. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Audi broadens Q4 e-tron electric SUV with cheaper entry level version - Audi is adding a new entry-level model to the Q4 e-tron line-up, cutting the starting price for the electric SUV and delivering a new entry point ... Read More »
- Volvo ES90 electric saloon teased as technical tour de force - Volvo’s upcoming ES90 electric saloon has been previewed ahead of its debut on 5 March. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- MG3 and MG ZS cut entry prices with new petrol versions - MG, one of the partners at this May’s Great British Fleet Event, has expanded its MG3 supermini and MG ZS SUV with new entry level pure ... Read More »
- Brake opens entries for UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025 - Brake is inviting safety-conscious fleet operators, suppliers, manufacturers and individuals to enter its UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Axe hybrids from 2030 and keep ZEV mandate trajectories, says REA - The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology (REA) has urged the Government to ban hybrids from 2030 and retain the current ZEV mandate regulations. For ... Read More »
- First Renault 5 E-Tech electric superminis arrive in UK - The Renault 5 E-Tech electric has landed in the UK, with the first shipment of over 200 making the trip across the Channel to Portbury Docks, ... Read More »
- Kia reveals PV5 electric van exterior ahead of world premiere - Kia has uncovered the exterior design of its PV5 electric van in Passenger and Cargo variants ahead of their official debut at the Kia EV Day ... Read More »
- Athlon UK to deliver essential fleet insights at 2025 Great British Fleet Event - Athlon UK have confirmed they are returning to the Great British Fleet Event with a host of industry insights for 2025. For more of the latest ... 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.
