Industry news

09-04-2026

UK automotive industry a £4.6 billion opportunity...

A £4.6 billion investment opportunity exists in the UK automotive supply chain, as manufacturers look to increase local sourcing of components.

09-04-2026

Electric HGVs join Saint-Gobain fleet as part of G...

Saint-Gobain is deploying six Volvo fully electric HGVs to its fleet operating in the UK, in partnership with XPO Logistics.

09-04-2026

2026 Isuzu D-Max to feature new 2.2-litre diesel e...

Isuzu has confirmed a new powertrain for its D-Max pick-up, available from July.

09-04-2026

HVO fuel drives HGV emissions reduction for Baxi

Baxi has switched from diesel as its standard HGV fuel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), reducing its HGV fuel emissions.

08-04-2026

Calculate your company car tax into 2030 with our ...

Enjoy a year-on-year view of BIK tax changes for your chosen vehicle and compare against other models with the updated Fleet News company car tax calculator

08-04-2026

Trust and having the right people around you are k...

Anglian Water interim senior fleet services manager Karla Brown offers insights on skills, inspiration and advice for succeeding in a male-dominated industry.

08-04-2026

Roundtable debates: leading fleet managers share b...

Attendees at the latest Empowering Women in Fleet meeting discussed a range of topics, from influences and role models to cost management.

08-04-2026

How can inclusive workplaces get the best from you...

Ways in which inclusivity and participation is encourage across teams, from informal groups to formal working parties and one-to-one meetings.

08-04-2026

Charles Martin appointed Stellantis LCV Pro One di...

Martin has more than 20 years of experience within the group across sales, parts and service, and logistics.

08-04-2026

Senior leadership team changes at Daf with new MD ...

Daf Trucks has restructured its senior leadership team in the UK & Ireland, with the appointment of Nigel Beckett as managing director.

08-04-2026

Fleet News/AFP survey to reveal salaries for fleet...

Play your part in confidential survey and learn salary expectations for your role

08-04-2026

Opinion: Understand your grey fleet footprint to p...

Ryan Bushell, head of public sector UK and Ireland at Enterprise Mobility, looks at how to tackle the grey fleet.

08-04-2026

New charging model for electric trucks and vans

Voltempo and Corpay have joined forces to launch a new commercial model for electric truck and van charging.

08-04-2026

Drivers caught speeding reaches four-year high

The number of drivers caught speeding has increased by almost a third in the past few years, according to new DVLA data.

08-04-2026

UK fleets target driver risk programmes and data i...

Jaama has revealed critical challenges for UK fleet and leasing operators in a new compliance report.

08-04-2026

Updated Toyota Rav4 PHEV: prices, spec and EV rang...

Toyota has confirmed pricing and specs for the sixth-generation RAV4, which comes exclusively as a plug-in hybrid.

08-04-2026

BMW and Mini confirmed to showcase vehicles at CCI...

Fleet professionals will have access to the BMW iX3, the Mini Countryman E, and more models at this year's Company Car in Action for viewing and test driving.

07-04-2026

Webinar Highlights: Salary sacrifice – deliverin...

Delivering a sal/sac scheme that is right for your fleet was the focus of a recent webinar, with practical advice and guidance from a panel of fleet experts.

07-04-2026

Vauxhall Grandland PHEV joins existing line-up

Vauxhall has started accepting orders for the Grandland plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which is available alongside the existing hybrid and electric models.

07-04-2026

Stellantis recalls 44,000 cars due to fire risk

Stellantis is recalling Citroen, DS, Peugeot and Vauxhall models powered by its 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine due to a risk of fire.

07-04-2026

Opinion: Why the AFP has appointed its first ever ...

Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, explains why it needs someone in a role dedicated to influencing decisions and policy at the highest level.

07-04-2026

Evri opens programme to external candidates to tra...

Evri’s driving academy is now accepting applications from external candidates for its HGV licence training programme.

07-04-2026

New pan-European used car grading standard

A new pan-European used car grading system was announced at the latest member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

07-04-2026

Quartix achieves record results with 333,000 vehic...

Telematics provider Quartix is marking 25 years in business with what it describes as its strongest financial performance to date.

02-04-2026

Kia EV2 pricing, specification and range confirmed

Kia has confirmed the pricing and specification for its new compact SUV called the EV2.

02-04-2026

Patrick Gallagher named new CEO at Addison Lee

Gallagher succeeds Liam Griffin, who will be continuing in his role as group chief point-to-point mobility officer at parent company ComfortDelGro.

02-04-2026

Potential accident risk increase from anti-dazzle ...

Four-out-of-five anti-dazzle night-time driving glasses do not significantly reduce headlight glare, new research suggests.

02-04-2026

Opinion: How can road haulage transition to altern...

John Bolton, from Siemens Financial Services UK, examines the potential pathways to decarbonising heavy transport.

02-04-2026

G3 Vehicle Auctions sold to American company

America’s Auto Auction has acquired G3 Remarketing for an undisclosed sum, expanding its footprint outside of the United States for the first time.

02-04-2026

New transport strategy includes parking app rollou...

New Government strategy on domestic transport – Better Connected – has been launched, promising a raft a changes to improve travel.

02-04-2026

Industry briefs: Latest from Sixt Van and Truck, F...

The latest fleet industry news, including LKQ Euro Car Parts partners with Sixt Van and Truck

02-04-2026

Kia PV5 Crew unveiled with tool-free seat lever sy...

Kia has revealed the PV5 Crew, a new flexible conversion designed for mixed passenger and cargo transport.

02-04-2026

Fuel prices have ‘never risen this fast in a sin...

Diesel jumped by 40p a litre in March, according to new analysis of pump prices by the RAC.

01-04-2026

Europcar helps London borough cut emissions with e...

The London Borough of Camden has partnered with Europcar Mobility Group UK to cut its fleet emissions as it moves towards being a net-zero borough by 2030.

01-04-2026

Mazda announces UK pricing and specification for a...

Mazda’s all-new third-generation CX-5 has been priced from £31,550 to £40,950 – undercutting the outgoing car.

01-04-2026

VED increase and company car tax changes take effe...

New vehicle excise duty (VED) rates have come into effect, while company car tax rates will increase from next week.

01-04-2026

New toolkit to help HGV fleet operators switch to ...

The new resource is built on real-world insights from Government-funded trials involving the deployment of 88 electric trucks.

01-04-2026

Home and workplace EV charge point grant increased...

The Government has increased grants for workplace and home chargers from £350 to up to £500 from April 1.