Industry news

03-10-2025

Fleet deals: Latest from Castell Howell, Bri-Stor ...

The latest fleet deals recently struck, including Carrier Transicold delivers new trucks to Castell Howell

03-10-2025

Tesla increases range and technology on Model 3 an...

Tesla has announced a number of upgrades to its Model 3 and Model Y ranges, including increased ranges and more technologies.

03-10-2025

New managing director at Harris Maxus UK

Steve Hunt has been named as the new managing director at Harris Maxus UK, following a raft a senior leadership changes at the business.

03-10-2025

Get answers to your biggest fleet challenges from ...

Fleet decision-makers will have the opportunity to quiz senior executives from the UK’s leading leasing companies at Europe's largest fleet event next week.

03-10-2025

Growth in fleet sales creates ‘sourcing challeng...

The growth in fleet sales is reducing the volume of stock re-marketed via traditional routes, according to Auto Trader.

03-10-2025

Renault Trucks T awarded CitySafe label for urban ...

Model also keeps four-star Euro NCAP rating with improved score which reflects extra technology.

03-10-2025

Pump prices rise but cost of oil remains unchanged

Fuel prices have risen in eight of the past 12 months but are still well below the highs seen in late February.

03-10-2025

AI-powered inspection tool focused on fleet safety...

Fleet accident management company Sopp+Sopp has unveiled FleetScout, an intelligent vehicle inspection platform.

03-10-2025

VRA outlines best practice for transporting cars a...

Advice on ensuring compliance when transporting cars and vans is outlined in a new white paper from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

02-10-2025

New auctioneer licensing scheme launched by Nama

The scheme is designed to endorse and uphold the professionalism of auctioneers operating across the UK vehicle remarketing sector.

02-10-2025

Traffic delays increase | AA says smart motorways ...

Delays are growing across England’s road network, with the average delay now at 11.6 seconds per vehicle per mile, compared to free flow.

02-10-2025

Claims pressure persists as top UK fleet risks rev...

New report shines light on driver risk and the impact on costs to fleet operations.

02-10-2025

Fleets ‘not applying new EV mileage reimbursemen...

HMRC expected to issue guidance soon, with new 'public charging rate' simply aimed at recompensing company car drivers without a home charger.

02-10-2025

EV Café bringing energy and insights to Fleet & M...

EV Café panel to address key challenges in fleet electrification in a fun and entertaining way at Europe's largest fleet event taking place next week.

02-10-2025

Lexus announces prices and opens order book for ne...

Lexus has announced a refreshed fully-electric RZ range, featuring a number of styling, charging and performance improvements.

02-10-2025

Fully electric trucks and HVO fleet cut vehicle em...

AkzoNobel is deploying the electric HGVs under the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme.

02-10-2025

Deer strikes on the rise as rutting season begins

Deer collisions have increased by a third since 2021, according to figures from AA Accident Assist.

02-10-2025

Sixt opens first digital branch in the UK

Sixt UK has opened a new branch in Knightsbridge, the brand’s first fully digital location in the UK.

01-10-2025

New category announced for Fleet News Awards 2026

Fleet News has announced a new category for the 2026 Fleet News Awards: fleet management company of the year.

01-10-2025

New range of residual value data products for flee...

Indicata UK's used vehicle data product range launches into the fleet and OEM sector with two new services – Indicata Portfolio Valuation and Car-to-Market.

01-10-2025

Nissan Townstar given safety rating by Euro NCAP

The Nissan Townstar – and the Interstar, Nissan’s largest LCV – have both been awarded the maximum five stars under a new Euro NCAP safety testing regime.

01-10-2025

Kia K4 Ceed successor priced from £25,995

Kia has confirmed pricing and further details for its Ceed replacement, the petrol and mild-hybrid K4.

01-10-2025

Kia Stonic facelift priced from £21,795 with Q4 l...

Kia has confirmed its updated petrol and mild-hybrid Stonic will be priced from £21,795 and first deliveries will start before the end of this year.

01-10-2025

Hydrogen role in heavy transport call ahead of new...

The UK Government needs to act swiftly to ensure options are kept open for hydrogen’s role in decarbonising the nation’s heavy transport sector

01-10-2025

Europcar joins forces with NBRA to improve courtes...

The National Body Repair Association is partnering with Europcar to streamline access to replacement vehicles for bodyshops across the UK.

01-10-2025

Discover the new 'battery swap' EV solution for va...

First-time exhibitor and EV start-up 4SB Mobility will be demonstrating its swappable battery technology at Fleet & Mobility Live 2025.

01-10-2025

Company car drivers using safety tech “incorrect...

Vehicle safety tech can lead to a problematic “lazy” style of driving and an overreliance on the technology by drivers, says the AFP.

01-10-2025

Opinion: Why falling electric car prices are impor...

Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) examines the impact of the electric car grant and what this means for the fleet market.

30-09-2025

Fleet News supports DfT-endorsed campaign on elect...

Fleet News has joined a DfT-endorsed campaign set up by Autotrader, ChargeUK and the SMMT to promote user-friendly facts about electric cars.

30-09-2025

Harris Maxus UK names new head of fleet

Harris Group has appointed Sean Smith to the newly created role of head of fleet for Maxus UK.

30-09-2025

Electric truck uses Stagecoach bus depot in shared...

Stagecoach Midlands is working with Vev on a shared electric vehicle infrastructure trial with electric trucks using a bus depot's facilities to charge.

30-09-2025

EV charge point operators warn of rising complianc...

New research shows UK charge point operators face major hurdles meeting strict government uptime and support rules, with fines of up to £10,000 at stake.

30-09-2025

Leyland Trucks expands electric truck production a...

Leyland Trucks has completed its £5.1m ZETTA project, boosting UK zero-emission truck production through new automation, safety and digitalisation measures.

30-09-2025

Vehicle rental and contract hire company collapse ...

Unsecured creditors are “unlikely” to receive more than £28 million owed to them following the collapse of a vehicle rental and contract hire company.

30-09-2025

New operator wins contract to run public and fleet...

Another tranche of public electric vehicle chargers operated by ChargePlace Scotland are being migrated to a new charge point operator.

30-09-2025

JLR to restart production after cyber attack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will finally restart manufacturing operations in the “coming days” after production was halted at the start of September.

29-09-2025

EV production requires investment as grant drives ...

The UK is expected to fall short on Government ambitions to produce 1.3 million EVs per year by 2035, according to a new report,

29-09-2025

Supermarkets double fuel margin pushing pump price...

Fuel margins – a key indicator of retailer profit – remain far above historic levels, according to a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority.