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16-06-2025

Electric vehicle drivers able to fully charge for ...

BeEV is offering drivers the chance to fully charge their electric vehicle for less than £1 on Saturday (June 21).

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16-06-2025

Skoda Elroq vRSnow available to order

Skoda is accepting orders for the sporty vRS version of its Elroq compact SUV.

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16-06-2025

Funding announced to start construction on Lower ...

The Treasury has announced £590 million to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing as part of a £1 billion package to repair bridges, roads and tunnels.

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16-06-2025

Peugeot to launch sporty E-208 GTi

Peugeot has revived the GTi nameplate for a new performance version of the E-208 hatchback.

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16-06-2025

Fiat offers five-minute electric vehicle ‘rechar...

Battery swapping technology allowing a five-minute recharge solution for electric vehicles EVs has been launched by Fiat with Ample and Free2move.

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16-06-2025

MD of Dawes Highway Safety awarded MBE in King’s...

Bowen-Dawes receives the honour for services to road safety.

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16-06-2025

Global oil prices rise as a result of Israel-Iran ...

The global oil price jumped on Friday following the initial attacks by Israel and Iran's subsequent response.

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16-06-2025

Speeding most common motoring offence as drug dri...

There was a 13.5% increase in drug-driving convictions last year, with 26,924 drivers found guilty of the offence, new analysis from the AA suggests.

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13-06-2025

Ineos targets growth with ‘fleet niche’ Grenad...

Dealer network to double in size to support aspirations

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13-06-2025

More than 100,000 EV chargepoints to be added to p...

Lilian Greenwood, Future of Roads Minister, says they will be delivered through the existing government funding from the £381 million LEVI Fund.

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13-06-2025

Iveco launches eJolly and eSuperJolly electric van...

Iveco has completed its electric offer of light commercial vehicles with the launch of the new eJolly and eSuperJolly compact vans.

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13-06-2025

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London North installs n...

Site implements Dynamic Load Management technology from Evolt Charging, which is being used in conjunction with a battery energy storage solution.

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13-06-2025

Manufacturers call for hydrogen investment to give...

Policymakers are being urged to back hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles as well as battery-powered cars vans and trucks to drive zero-emission transport.

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13-06-2025

Kwik Fit planning significant network growth over ...

Kwik Fit is looking to expand its already substantial network of 630 centres by a further 80 over the next three years as part of its new growth strategy.

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13-06-2025

Opinion: Why driver wellbeing is a top priority fo...

Oliver Temple, channel sales leader for EMEA plus APAC at Lytx, looks at why wellbeing is important for fleets and how to prioritise it for your drivers.

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13-06-2025

Plans to expand zero emission zone and introduce c...

Consultations will soon be launched over a temporary congestion charge in Oxford this year, as well as a significantly expanded zero emission zone in 2027.

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13-06-2025

Building trust ‘crucial’ to success of driverl...

Automotive risk experts at Thatcham Research are warning the Government that building trust in driverless vehicles must be a priority.

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13-06-2025

AMT Auto buys Redline Specialist Cars

AMT Auto began in 1995 as a leasing finance brokerage and over the past 30 years has evolved into a £60 million enterprise.

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12-06-2025

Pricing announced for new Renault Symbioz and Capt...

Renault has unveiled an upgraded E-Tech full hybrid 1.8-litre powertrain for its Symbioz and Captur SUVs, offering CO2 from 98g/km.

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12-06-2025

Fleet News Top 10: 2025’s best plug-in hybrid co...

We've selected 10 plug-in hybrid cars, using data from the Fleet News Car Running Costs Tool, that are cost effective for both businesses and drivers.

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12-06-2025

JLR to focus on EV component supply chain

JLR has recruited 50 specialists to maximise the resilience of new electric vehicle (EV) supply chains.

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12-06-2025

Vauxhall Grandland Electric to gain all-wheel-driv...

Vauxhall will expand the Grandland Electric line-up later this year with the introduction of a new dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant.

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12-06-2025

Plug-in car grant needed to accelerate transport d...

A range of measures are being called for in a new report to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero transport.

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12-06-2025

Audi Q5 ehybrid joins line-up

Audi has confirmed pricing and details of the new Q5 eHybrid, which will join the existing petrol and diesel models.

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12-06-2025

Road safety fears from increasing car bonnet heigh...

A growth in SUV sales is behind the bonnet height of new cars in Europe increasing by half a centimetre a year, new research suggests.

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12-06-2025

Volvo V90 production to end in September

Volvo is discontinuing the V90 with production scheduled to end in September 2025.

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12-06-2025

Allstar and Co Charger trial community charging to...

Allstar is launching a pilot scheme aimed at improving home charging access for fleet drivers who lack a driveway, with a full rollout planned for early 2026.

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11-06-2025

Increased car tech drives ‘changing crash repair...

The growing amount of technology used in new cars is changing vehicle repairs, with fixing a car now not simply about replacing parts.

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11-06-2025

Spending Review: Chancellor commits £2.6bn to dec...

The £2.6bn includes £1.4bn to support the continued uptake of electric vehicles, including zero-emission vans and heavy goods vehicles.

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11-06-2025

Record number of visitors at CCIA 2025 for unique ...

More than 1,000 fleet professionals and decision-makers attended 2025's Company Car in Action (CCIA).

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11-06-2025

AFP calls for new rental industry standards

AFP chair Paul Hollick says that members of the trade body are widely reporting what they claim are excessive bills for vehicle damage and late servicing.

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11-06-2025

Telent halves injury-related incidents and cuts li...

While enhancing safety remains top priority, at fault third-party insurance costs have been slashed by 52% in the past three years too.

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11-06-2025

New and used car markets ‘at risk’ from Chines...

Oversupply of electric vehicles in China has the potential to impact European new and used markets, new analysis suggests.

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11-06-2025

Renault 4 showcased as rugged emergency response v...

Renault has converted its new 4 E-Tech compact SUV into a response vehicle for the emergency services.

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11-06-2025

Novuna Vehicle Solutions contributes to record new...

Mitsubishi HC Capital UK – trading as Novuna – has reported pre-tax profits of £120.6 million with record new business volumes.

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11-06-2025

Opinion: ECOS removal risk for car industry and Tr...

Motor industry expert Martin Ward argues the Treasury’s targeting of employee car ownership schemes will have a negative impact on the car industry.

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10-06-2025

Lower speed limits on roads where children travel ...

A road safety charity is calling on the Government to lower default speed limits to 20mph on roads where children travel to and from school.

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10-06-2025

Project prepares megawatt charging solutions for h...

A new battery electric truck charging project aims to develop and demonstrate cutting-edge solutions for megawatt charging systems in multi-user charging hubs.

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10-06-2025

New electric van training module launched to refle...

The new module aims to help companies that run heavier electric vans, which now no longer need additional driving licence requirements.

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10-06-2025

Self-driving taxi and bus trials to take place on ...

Firms will be able to pilot small scale “taxi- and bus-like” services without a safety driver for the first time.

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10-06-2025

Lack of on-street parking identified to address EV...

Local authorities in the north are being helped address a regional divide in electric vehicle charging infrastructure by identifying those in most need.

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09-06-2025

Driving licence change for electric vehicles takes...

New driving licence rules for heavier electric vans come into force, bringing them into line with their lighter petrol and diesel counterparts.

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09-06-2025

Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain new GT Premium trim leve...

Peugeot has introduced a new range topping trim level for its 208 and 2008 models, along with powertrain enhancements for both cars.

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09-06-2025

Key model debuts at CCIA 2025

Company Car in Action will host the debut of a number of new models, giving fleet decision makers an opportunity to see and drive the latest cars and vans.

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09-06-2025

Vauxhall improves specification of Astra Griffin

Vauxhall has boosted the specification of the Astra Griffin, which becomes the entry point to the line-up.

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09-06-2025

Transport operator has new conditions imposed afte...

New conditions have been imposed on the restricted operator's licence of Peter Youings and Partners in response to persistent noise complaints from residents.

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09-06-2025

A full range of vans for test driving at CCIA 2025...

Vans in Action, now in its fourth year, allows fleet managers to get to know new models at CCIA.

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09-06-2025

Fleet Alliance facilitates 150-plus van fleet deal...

The new vans are being rolled out across the fleet to service the company’s 200-strong branch network throughout the UK.

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09-06-2025

Drax Electric Vehicles opens new depot to meet fle...

A supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions for businesses, Drax Electric Vehicles, has opened a new warehouse and office facility in Coventry.

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09-06-2025

Drivalia building on first year success with multi...

Drivalia is expecting to almost double its UK risk fleet in its second year, with the corporate sector a key target for further growth.

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