Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Public EV chargers falling far short of maximum rates - EV drivers using public charging points are getting as little as 37% of the maximum electricity rate promised, a new study has revealed. For more of ... Read More »- Leasys UK expands offer with Leapmotor EVs on business contract hire - Leapmotor’s newly launched electric vehicles are now available from Leasys on business contract hire. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- VAT cut on public charging could save EV drivers nearly £5 a charge - The AA has reiterated calls for a VAT cut on public charging to drive the electric transition. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Emergency services find stricken van driver with help of telematics data - Telematics data has played a crucial role in a speedy emergency response to a stricken van driver left semi-conscious following a crash. For more of the ... Read More »
- Balfour Beatty cuts high-risk drivers by two-thirds in just a year - Balfour Beatty has transformed driver safety performance and cut fleet risk in just a year with the help of Drivetech. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Battery health certificates would provide crucial boost to EV sales - New research highlighting the importance of battery health certificates to boost consumer confidence in used EVs is now out. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- New course to inform OEMs on fleet management landscape - A new one-day course designed to offer insights into fleet manager thinking is now available for motor manufacturers, new and old. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Leapmotor opens UK order books for ‘value without compromise’ EVs - Leapmotor International, the EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has started sales of its first two electric cars in the UK. For more of ... Read More »
- Klipboard buys Ram Tracking to enhance field service solutions - Klipboard, a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software, has acquired Ram Tracking for an undisclosed sum. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- New BYD EV tech promises 250 miles of range in five minutes - BYD has unveiled breakthrough electric vehicle technology that could deliver c.250 miles of range in five minutes, ending charging anxiety. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- British EV newcomer Perseus to launch BMW-rivalling SUV in 2027 - Perseus, a new British-headquartered EV brand, has “emerged from stealth mode” with plans to become the UK’s leading premium mass-market electric car company. For more of ... Read More »
- New Mazda roadmap to ‘flexibly’ address the electrification era - Mazda has set out a new strategy for its electrified future that will deliver new fully electric models while also continuing the rollout of petrol and ... Read More »
- Sixt Van & Truck to integrate Geotab telematics across UK fleet - Sixt Van & Truck has signed a deal with Geotab that will deliver predictive maintenance for its UK fleet while supporting end-customer services. For more of ... Read More »
- Repair bill for ‘pothole-plagued’ roads soars to £17bn - The repair backlog for ‘pothole-plagued’ local roads in England and Wales has now reached almost £17bn, up from £16.3bn a year ago. For more of the ... Read More »
- FleetCheck to debut software solution for large fleets at CV Show 2025 - FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at the CV Show 2025. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Powerbank tech boosts depot charging over 200% in Wincanton van trial - Wincanton has completed a successful pilot of Tual’s PowerUp Charger, demonstrating the ability to increase depot charging capacity by over 200%. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford now building Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E‑Transit Courier van - Ford has started volume production of three new key electric vehicles in the form of the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier MPV and E-Transit Courier van. For ... Read More »
- New study shows compelling case for V2G and smart charging solutions - Smart charging solutions including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging could save EV drivers thousands of years and boost grid capacity but hurdles need to be overcome. For more ... Read More »
- Cost of pothole damage rises to £1.7bn as average repair bill hits new high - The cost of pothole damage to the nation’s drivers has reached £1.7bn following a surge in repair bills. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Preparing fleets for the 2026 P11D reporting change - Ahead of the mandatory move to payroll all Benefits-in-Kind (BIKs) by April 2026, Cheryl Clements, business development manager at Tusker – and an expert on P11Ds ... Read More »
- Jaama to demo Key2 fleet management platform at Great British Fleet Event - Jaama will be aiming to help fleets control their maintenance costs and maintain high levels of fleet safety and compliance at this year’s Great British Fleet ... Read More »
- Ctrack plots telematics growth as Inseego rebrand completes - Ctrack is pushing ahead with telematics growth plans after completing the rebrand of the former Inseego international telematics business. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Arnold Clark launches UK-wide ultra-rapid charging network - UK car dealer giant Arnold Clark has invested £30m to open its own ultra-rapid charging network. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New leadership at Zemo Partnership as Claire Haigh steps down - Zemo Partnership has appointed Jonathan Murray as acting managing director as Claire Haigh steps down. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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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.
