Industry news

22-05-2026

Bookings live for test driving at CCIA 2026

If you are registered to attend this year’s Company Car in Action, you can now book the vehicles you want to test drive.

22-05-2026

RAC Mobile Mechanics programme hits milestone

The RAC has announced the 300th servicing and repair technician to join its Mobile Mechanics programme.

22-05-2026

SMMT hails growth in EV availability

There are now 167 fully electric car models on sale in the UK, up from 14 a decade ago, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

22-05-2026

Apply fuel duty logic to new EV tax, says BVRLA

The Government is being urged to drop plans for a new pence-per-mile-tax by applying the same logic behind this week’s fuel duty freeze.

22-05-2026

Stellantis One platform to underpin 30 new cars by...

Stellantis will launch a modular platform to support a new line-up of B, C and D segment cars over the next nine years.

22-05-2026

Motorway announces fleet remarketing sector entry

Used car marketplace Motorway has announced its entry into fleet remarketing with the launch of an enterprise remarketing service.

22-05-2026

Operators sought for British self-driving vehicle ...

Taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicle service operators are being sought by the UK Government as part of a pilot scheme.

22-05-2026

Wayve to power Stellantis self-driving tech

Stellantis has partnered with Wayve to enhance the self driving technology for its future models.

22-05-2026

HMRC increases mileage reimbursement rates from Ju...

HMRC hikes rates for company car drivers to reflect record rises in petrol and diesel.

21-05-2026

Industry reacts to delayed fuel duty increase and ...

The fleet sector has broadly welcomed the measures, but urged ministers to do more.

21-05-2026

Late May bank holiday traffic hotspots revealed by...

Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest traffic on major roads over the late May bank holiday weekend, according to the RAC.

21-05-2026

FixMyCar platform garages gain access to growth fu...

Garages using the FixMyCar platform will gain access to finance for workshop expansion, tooling and diagnostic equipment investments.

21-05-2026

Shell launches depot charging system for HGV fleet...

Shell has launched a new charging system for electric truck fleets, claiming it could cut total ownership costs by up to 10%.

21-05-2026

Used EVs dominate fastest-selling car rankings

Electric and hybrid used cars are selling faster as rising fuel prices continue to drive demand for lower running costs.

21-05-2026

Low-emission zones raise £250m from UK drivers

UK low-emission zones generated more than £250 million in fees and fines last year, according to new FOI data.

20-05-2026

Fuel duty hike delayed while hauliers get VED holi...

A planned hike on fuel duty will be delayed until the end of the year, while there is also help for hauliers and red diesel users.

20-05-2026

Ford announces seven new models and expanded Ford ...

Aggressive new-product strategy will see five all-new passenger vehicles and two new commercial vehicles launched over the next three years.

20-05-2026

Manual gears for cars ‘gone for good’ by the e...

Manual share has fallen from 55% in 2019 to 34% in 2025, among petrol and diesel new car registrations.

20-05-2026

Stellantis confirms plans for new line of ‘smal...

Stellantis has confirmed plans for a new line of ‘small and affordable’ A-segment fully-electric cars, with production beginning in 2028.

20-05-2026

Call for Government to mandate vehicle repair safe...

Increasingly complex technology platforms on vehicles demands safety-critical competence across key technology areas, says panel.

20-05-2026

Jail for killer truck driver who was on his phone ...

Dashcam footage captures moment lorry driver was on a video call when he caused a motorist’s death.

19-05-2026

Fleet concern over switch to electric vehicles inc...

More than a third of fleet decision-makers are worried about switching away from diesel and petrol vehicles to electric, new research suggests.

19-05-2026

Pricing confirmed for all-new Skoda Epiq

Skoda has confirmed its upcoming new electric compact SUV - the Epiq - will go on sale this year priced below £25,000.

19-05-2026

Why you should visit Vans in Action at CCIA 2026

Van expert, Paul Kirby, explains why the Vans in Action showcase is the place to be at this year’s Company Car in Action.

19-05-2026

Emissions cut on TfL vehicles thanks to hydrogen-p...

Transport For London contractor, 1stinrail, has employed hydrogen-powered cleaning technology to reduce emissions on its fleet.

19-05-2026

Charging deal to ensure electric police vehicles a...

BetterFleet software will give automatic prioritisation to critical electric vehicles on the Metropolitan police force's fleet.

19-05-2026

New drug-driving data shows one driver with 18 sep...

Repeat drug-driving offending is revealed to be five times higher than comparative drink-driving rates, according to new research.

19-05-2026

Microlise widens product portfolio to boost appeal...

Microlise has onboarded 400 new customers over the past 12 months as it continues to target growth opportunities in the van market.

18-05-2026

All the news, insights and tips from Innovation We...

Transform your fleet operations and maximise value with the latest innovations, technologies and solutions.

18-05-2026

Vehicle logistics and storage under “massive pre...

Buoyant new and used car market placing high levels of demand on vehicle logistics and storage sector, according to the VRA.

18-05-2026

Chancellor expected to scrap 5p fuel duty hike

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce later this week that she is shelving the increase in fuel duty.

18-05-2026

Growing legal exposure for van fleets as new best ...

Van fleet operators are being warned to tighten up on compliance or risk being exposed to legal action following a road traffic incident.

18-05-2026

Watch now: Innovation Week 2026 Webinar

Fleet experts discussed innovations that fleets can use for smart, safe and sustainable results – learn more about the new technologies you should know about.

15-05-2026

London ranked as one of Europe’s worst capitals ...

London has come sixth out of seven European capital cities in a freight efficiency ranking published by Geotab.

15-05-2026

Used EV price growth reported for the first time t...

Used electric vehicles topped the charts for price growth for the first time this year in April, according to Cazana.

15-05-2026

Low-emission fleet delivered by Gofor for Ocean Ki...

Latest deployment comprises more than 30 vans, representing an important step in Ocean Kinetics’ sustainability journey.

15-05-2026

Toyota model tops used SUV reliability ranking

The Toyota Rav4 has been named as the UK’s most reliable used SUV by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG).

15-05-2026

Experience the latest models from Ford at CCIA 202...

Ford has confirmed its attendance at this year’s Company Car in Action, register now for the chance to test drive the Ford Ranger PHEV and more.