Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Car club operators sound alarm over affordability of EVs - The proportion of electric vehicles within UK car club fleets has fallen for the first time, with operators warning they are becoming increasingly unaffordable to run ... Read More »- ‘Breakthrough’ UK-US trade deal welcomed by auto sector - News that the UK and US have finalised a deal to reduce trade tariffs has been welcomed across the automotive sector. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Growing profile of the fleet manager spotlighted at AFP’S 2025 conference - The growing profile of the fleet manager was spotlighted at this week’s fourth annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). For more of the ... Read More »
- Record market share for used EVs as sales soar almost 60% - The UK’s used car market started the year on a high with surging sales volumes and new records for electric vehicles. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- All the winners from Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2025 - Fleet World has revealed the winners of the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards – celebrating the decision-makers, suppliers, cars, vans and EVs at the top of ... Read More »
Interview: Omoda and Jaecoo’s head of fleet on plans for the UK - Omoda and Jaecoo’s head of fleet, Chris Clayton tells Alex Grant how the new UK arm of the Chery-owned operation intends to make inroads in a ... Read More »- Northgate launches Drive to Zero Consultancy at GBFE 2025 - Northgate Vehicle Hire has debuted its new Drive to Zero Consultancy at the 2025 Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes, helping fleets on the road ... Read More »
- Stark improvements in battery health for newer EVs revealed - New data showcasing the remarkable advancements in EV battery technology is now out from Generational. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Grid-scale energy storage to use second-life batteries from electric buses - Plans to use former electric bus batteries to create a grid-scale energy storage solution have been hatched by Connected Energy and Forsee Power. For more of ... Read More »
- Week behind the wheel: Hyundai Santa Fe - John Challen spends seven days with the large Korean hybrid SUV and puts its practicality to the test. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Audi A6 plug-in hybrids revealed with up to 64 miles of electric range - Audi has unveiled plug-in hybrid versions of its new A6 Saloon and Avant, complete with 299hp of power and up to 64 miles of electric range. ... Read More »
- Brake extends deadline to enter UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025 - Brake has extended the deadline to enter its UK Fleet Champions Awards 2025. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- New car registrations tumble as fleet demand drops - Fleet registrations dropped 11.9% in April, driving a 10.4% fall across the new car market, but the latest market forecast for 2025 has been revised up. ... Read More »
- Flynt debuts first electric van for Europe - European startup Flynt has unveiled its first fully electric light commercial vehicle, said to be engineered to meet the needs of modern European fleets. For more ... 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.
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