Industry news

22-09-2023

Mazda announces changes to senior management team

Mazda Motors has made changes to its European and UK sales leadership teams to manage the transition to electrification for customers and dealers.

22-09-2023

Parking and expanded EV charging available at Flee...

22-09-2023

Labour would reinstate fossil fuel new car sales b...

If it wins the next election, Labour says it will reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans.

22-09-2023

Range and power boost for updated Audi Q4 e-tron

Audi has unveiled the updated 2024 Q4 e-tron, offering three powertrain options, improved efficiency, electric range and performance.

21-09-2023

ZEV mandate: Electric vehicle sales targets to rem...

A Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate, requiring more than a fifth of the cars sold by manufacturers to be electric, will come into force next year.

21-09-2023

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Fleet Operations, C...

Latest news on industry appointments, including new commercial director appointed at Fleet Operations and Cox Automotive makes appointment to lead FleetMaster expansion.

21-09-2023

Emissions from Europcar’s company car fleet plum...

Emissions from new cars joining Europcar’s company car fleet have plummeted in the past 18 months with help from CBVC Vehicle Management.

21-09-2023

Zeekr launches fully-electric urban compact luxury...

Zeekr, part of the Geely Holding Group, has released details of its X fully-electric urban compact luxury SUV.

21-09-2023

A deep dive on used value forecasts

Dylan Setterfield, head of forecast strategy at Cap HPI, looks at how used car values will likely perform into 2024.

21-09-2023

Industry reacts to 2030 new car and van fossil fue...

The delay to the ban on the sale of new ICE cars and vans has been welcomed by some, met with disbelief by others and criticised by many.

21-09-2023

Fleet & Mobility Live to showcase fleet of tomorro...

This year’s Fleet & Mobility Live Tomorrow's Fleet area will showcase some of the latest innovations shaping the future of fleet.

21-09-2023

Perception issues ‘remain a barrier’ to Chines...

Problems with the perception of Chinese cars remain a barrier to them gaining traction in the European market, new research suggests.

20-09-2023

Durability of EV tyres questioned but caution urge...

Tyres fitted to electric vehicles (EVs) being operated by fleets are not lasting as long as those on petrol and diesel cars, new data from Epyx suggests.

20-09-2023

VW unveils new Tiguan with plug-in hybrid, petrol ...

Volkswagen has launched the all-new Tiguan, which will be available in petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

20-09-2023

Updated: Rivus unable to reach agreement with Holm...

Fleet trade body the AFP says that the lack of an agreement over the future of hundreds of employees and potential redundancy costs is untenable.

19-09-2023

BYD “accelerates” model plans as it eyes a 6% ...

BYD has revealed an aspiration to capture 6% of the UK electric vehicle market over the next few years on the back of an accelerated model launch plan

19-09-2023

More incentives needed to encourage faster EV upta...

The UK’s transition to battery electric vehicles has emerged from its ‘early adopter’ market phase as more than 800,000 have been registered since 2018, says the SMMT.

19-09-2023

Electric fleet briefs: Latest from MFG, Fastned, B...

Latest EV industry news, including MFG passes ultra-rapid charger milestone and half of EV drivers would not stay at a hotel without onsite charging.

19-09-2023

Fleet Alliance reports strong uptake in EV salary ...

An increasing number of businesses are adding electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice schemes to employee benefit packages, says Fleet Alliance.

19-09-2023

Plug-in hybrid version of Ford Ranger unveiled

Ford has released details of its first ever Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with production due to start next year.

19-09-2023

As Apple prepares to switch to standardised chargi...

Naomi Nye, electric vehicle specialist at Drax Electric Vehicles, looks at what more needs to be done to ensure a standardised and reliable approach to EV infrastructure.

18-09-2023

US-based Lithia Motors set to buy Pendragon Vehicl...

Pendragon Vehicle Management is set to be taken over by US-based Lithia Motors as part of a £250 million deal for the wider automotive business.

18-09-2023

ALD LeasePlan to launch new brand by end of the ye...

Decision announced in business's PowerUp 2026 plan, which presents an overview of the business's ambitions and main operational and financial objectives.

18-09-2023

UK ranked as fifth top market for EV readiness in ...

The UK has been ranked the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle transition, according to EY’s latest EV Country Readiness Index.

18-09-2023

Mina CEO Ashley Tate to head new Allstar EV paymen...

Allstar has launched its new electric vehicle payment solution, Chargepass, with the founder and former CEO of Mina, Ashley Tate, taking the helm.

15-09-2023

New Europcar web tool offers incident support and ...

Europcar Mobility Group UK has introduced a new web-based customer assistance tool.

15-09-2023

Tracker warns drivers of new car stripping trend

Fleets are being warned that vehicles are being stripped for parts wherever they are parked, rather than being stolen and dismantled at another location.

14-09-2023

Investigation launched into cheap Chinese electric...

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has launched an anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese imports of electric vehicles.

14-09-2023

Geotab partners with BMW for turnkey fleet connect...

Geotab has announced a partnership with BMW Group to provide fleet operators with a turnkey connectivity solution.

14-09-2023

Fleet Operations completes major investment in Ovi...

Fleet Operations has made a “significant investment” in OviDrive, a global provider of fleet management solutions and data consolidation.

13-09-2023

Nissan ‘most clocked’ nearly-new car with a fi...

One in 14 used cars under five years old have mileages falsified, new analysis by vehicle history checking company CarVertical suggests.

13-09-2023

Electric vehicle charging costs hold firm while pu...

While petrol pump prices have increased in recent months, electric vehicle charging costs have remained relatively static, new analysis from the AA shows.

13-09-2023

Electric briefs: Latest EV news from Octopus Energ...

The latest EV news, including Europcar launches new digital electric vehicle guide and Volvo Energy signs a deal with Connected Energy.

13-09-2023

Minister insists Dart Charge appeals will receive ...

Roads minister says drivers facing a fine following problems with the Dart Charge payment system will receive a fair hearing from National Highways.

13-09-2023

New 20mph speed limits launched to ‘save lives...

New 20mph speed limits have been introduced across London by Transport for London (TfL) in an effort to improve road safety.

12-09-2023

Road resurfacing falls by almost a third | Call fo...

There has been a 29% reduction in the number of roads resurfaced in the past five years, new analysis of Government data shows.

12-09-2023

The importance of Scope 3 emissions in the automot...

Alwyn Hopkins, sustainability leader for advanced manufacturing and mobility at EY, discusses the importance of Scope 3 emissions in the automotive sector.

12-09-2023

Why training is gaining traction among fleet manag...

Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), discusses the importance of training for fleet managers.