Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Rotary power returns as part of Mazda’s eco range - Mazda has confirmed its first electric car will be available with an optional range extender; the first rotary engine fitted to its production models since the ... Read More »- Fleet focus for Peugeot’s premium new 508 - Peugeot has re-invented the 508 as an A5 Sportback-like four-door coupe, targeting higher residuals and low running costs for its fleet-weighted customer base. For more of ... Read More »
- UK government loses third case over illegal air pollution - The UK and Welsh governments will be required by law to draw up new plans to cure illegal levels of air pollution, following a third defeat ... Read More »
ASA ex-fleet ruling could disturb Irish used car market - The ASA ruling on the value of ex-fleet cars could result in a large influx of stock into Ireland, with a potentially “disastrous” effect on residual ... Read More »- Petrol and diesel bans won’t curb rising oil demand, says BP - Global oil demand and CO2 emissions will be higher in 2040 than in 2016, even with a total worldwide ban on all new combustion engine vehicles, ... Read More »
- National Grid report takes aim at ‘range anxiety’ - The National Grid has devised a solution which could enable easier roll-out of ultra-fast rapid charging hubs along major routes, combating the range anxiety which is ... Read More »
- Seat reveals Tarraco seven-seat SUV - Seat has released the first image of its seven-seater SUV, confirming it will be named ‘Tarraco’ when it launches later this year. For more of the ... Read More »
- GDPR responsibilities must cover whole supply chain, fleets warned - Fleet operators and suppliers must assess their entire supply chain to ensure they’re covered for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more ... Read More »
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Jonathan Musk
Jonathan turned to motoring journalism in 2013 having founded, edited and produced Autovolt - one of the UK's leading electric car publications. He has also written and produced books on both Ferrari and Hispano-Suiza, while working as an international graphic designer for the past 15 years. As the automotive industry moves towards electrification, Jonathan brings a near-unrivalled knowledge of EVs and hybrids to Fleet World Group.
